The Clubs at St. James Plantation is currently looking for a First Assistant Superintendent. The ideal candidates have a genuine passion for leadership. As First Assistant Superintendent, you will be responsible for providing incredible guest service and member experiences by assisting with the day-to-day oversight of the maintenance and agronomic practices of the golf course and adjacent grounds.

Key Responsibilities of the First Assistant Superintendent:

• Supervises and trains foreman, irrigations technician and other employees in the maintenance department.
• Prepares weekly schedules for foreman, irrigations staff and other employees in the maintenance department.
• Monitors inventory of all maintenance equipment and the use of the equipment, preventative maintenance schedule, and safety training.
• Works closely with Superintendent in managing annual budget and maintenance recordkeeping.
• Works closely with Superintendent in preparing short-term and long-term agronomic strategies to maintenance of the golf course daily, weekly, monthly and yearly fertilization, irrigation, etc. schedules.
• Calibrates and operates pesticide sprayers.
• Institute and implement all Troon Human Resources guidelines.
• Assists Superintendent in informing members about present and future maintenance activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• 1-3 years turf grass management experience required.
• Supervisory experience required.
• A four-year college degree preferred but not required.
• GCSAA Member or apprentice preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of budgeting and expense management.
• Must possess basic computer skills – Word and Excel.
• Must have a strong business aptitude and passion for the golf business.
• Must be highly organized and efficient with a high attention to detail.
• Must have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license.

Working Conditions:

• Physical activity including long periods (6-8 hours) of standing, walking, bending, and scooping.
• Regularly to reach with arms and hands.
• Occasionally will be required to lift up to 30lbs.
• Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Moderate exposure to extreme cold, heat, working outdoors, chemicals, pesticides, gasoline, vibration, pollen, dust, mechanical hazards and electrical hazards.
• Noise level is typically moderate to loud.
• Work extended hours during golf and holiday season.
• Work weekends and holidays.

Eligible Employee Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• EAP
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off

Apply:

Interested applicants email resume with cover letter to: 

Trent Venters, Golf Course Superintendent
📧trent.venters@troon.com