Description

The Wanamaker at PGA Golf Club - the Wanamaker

The Wanamaker is one of three championship golf courses at PGA Golf Club and recently underwent a major renovation including a greens conversion to Tif3D, Trinity Collars, and Bunker Solutions.

Assistant Golf Course Superintendent - Full Time - Port St. Lucie, FL

PGA Golf Properties Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the PGA of America, advances the PGA's objectives to promote enjoyment and involvement in the game, by providing accessible world-class championship golf courses, research, education, licensing and advisory services.

Working in a fun and professional atmosphere, we offer our employees competitive benefits and compensation and the opportunity to perform in an exciting environment. The PGA strives to provide a work environment that is respectful and supportive and allows a balance between professional and personal life.

We offer:

Health & Wellness

We promote preventative care and encourage wellness by offering a variety of benefits and resources to help employees and their families lead healthy lives.

Competitive medical, dental, & vision plans

Benefits Helpline

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible hours, days, nights, and weekends
Golf privileges and the opportunity to learn the game

Discounts in Food & Beverage and in the Golf Shop

Financial

We offer programs to assist employees in meeting financial obligations and feeling secure in their financial future.

401K with employer match

Pension Plan- A Money Purchase Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match

Individual Retirement Counseling

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

We are currently hiring an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent who will be responsible for the development and management of the golf course and/or grounds by planning, organizing, and directing the construction of putting greens, tees, fairways, roughs, and bunkers.

Represent the PGA of America in the utmost professional manner.

Assistant Golf Course Superintendent - Responsibilities

Document and file daily records for each team member's assignments.

Communicate with golf shop in the morning on maintenance procedures, (topdressing, cart paths only, etc.).

Communicate with Applications Specialist in regards to applications and scheduling on the golf course.

Plan applications of fertilizer on the course.

Check course staff for proper cleaning and greasing of equipment in the morning/afternoon. Make sure all assigned small equipment is returned to the small equipment room and signed back in.

Tour the course at least once daily with attention to greens, tees, fairways and rough conditions as a minimum. Note all areas where issues are seen and plan for the next day events.

Log rainfall and daily weather conditions and submit to the Administrative Assistant.

Check random areas on the course with soil probe for moisture excess or dryness. Root depth and soil conditions should be noted. Note dew pattern as an indicator of moisture levels.

Work with the mechanic daily on equipment use and requirements. Assure that all equipment is properly set up and operating as needed in the field.

Discuss daily schedules, programs and concerns with the Golf Course Superintendent with attention to efficient management and quality control in mind.

Obtain daily labor reports from the Administrative Assistant for the purpose of managing labor budgets.

Assure that all issues and concerns are brought to the Golf Course Superintendent as quickly as possible in order to lessen potential negative impact.

Training of staff along with staff safety is the number one priority.

Conduct monthly safety meetings.

Regular staff evaluations and documentation of performance level.

Assure that environmental, compliance, and maintenance facility are monitored and maintained.

Maintain pesticide license and continual education in the field of concern or related.

Education and/or Experience

Two- or four-year certificate from a college or technical school; or two or more years in a related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Driver's License and ability to acquire Florida Pesticide Applicator License