Great River Golf Club - Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
130 Coram Ln, Orange, CT 06477, USA
Req #179
Thursday, February 8, 2024
As the second-largest independent Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers nearly 90 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University’s nine colleges and schools: Arts & Sciences; Communication, Media & the Arts; Social Work; Computer Science & Engineering; Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing; and St. Vincent’s College. Sacred Heart stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 388 Colleges–2023 Edition, and Best Business Schools–2023 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliated radio station, WSHU, a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu
Position Summary
The Assistant Golf Course Superintendent will work closely with the Golf Course Superintendent and 1st Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to assist with crew management, fertilizer and spray applications, irrigation management, and other daily tasks of golf course maintenance.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist in the planning and supervising of the maintenance of greens, tees, fairways, and roughs; schedule work and supervise the employees and the use of equipment.
- Operation of all equipment and instruction for other operators on the use and care of mowing and other equipment.
- Leadership of labor crews tasked with special projects.
- Completes daily golf course set-up, including pin and tee locations.
- Supervises and participates in the operation and maintenance of pumps, and in the maintenance of irrigation and drainage systems.
- Monitors all turf grass areas for drought and waters appropriately.
- Performs routine safety inspection on all application equipment.
- Maintains chemical storage and mixing areas.
- Snow removal in the parking lot, around the clubhouse and maintenance facility, at the entrance, and on the road to the pump house.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Other Attributes
- A minimum of two years’ golf course experience; one year of experience as an Assistant Superintendent is preferred.
- Must hold a turf certificate, A.S. or B.S. in turf grass management or related field.
- Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and a keen eye for detail.
- Willingness to learn and a desire to advance in the golf industry.
- Strong communication skills.
- Work well in a team environment.
- Fertilizer and sprayer calibration
Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.
Other details
- Job Family Staff
- Pay Type Salary
- 130 Coram Ln, Orange, CT 06477, USA