Assistant Superintendent

About Grand Haven Golf Club Grand Haven Golf Club is owned and operated by Escalante Golf. Escalante Golf is a boutique owner and operator of numerous properties across the United States. As a performance-based company, Escalante is driven to be the most influential golf company in the world. By thinking differently, it has been able to create a unique opportunity for its investors, partners, and employees while providing world‑class experiences for its members and guests.

At Grand Haven Golf Club, our Jack Nicklaus Signature Design golf course is at the center of a world‑class total golf experience that also features best‑in‑class practice facilities, top‑notch Golf Professional staff, and compelling league play. Golfers of all skill levels can enjoy - and be challenged by - this golf experience. Winding fairways and well‑placed bunkers define Palm Coast's favorite golf experience, which has been recognized by Links as a Top 100 Course in North America.

Golfers of all skill levels can enjoy - and be challenged by - this Jack Signature Design track.

Reporting to the Golf Course Superintendent, this position assists with the operation of the golf course and maintenance activities including, but not limited to: turf grass/plant material maintenance programs, property/asset management, personnel management, budget/forecasting, financial management, member relations, scheduling/maintenance of irrigation systems, pesticide applications, related record keeping and compliance of regulatory issues. The Assistant Superintendent works to create an environment where staff are involved and enthusiastic, with open communications and respect for themselves, members, guests and the property.

• Responsible for all phases of Golf Course Maintenance and Agronomic operations, cost control, and personnel.
• Works closely with, advises, and coordinates with the Golf Course Superintendent on any issues related to golf course maintenance.
• Directs and participates in the construction and maintenance of the grounds.
• Administers and enforces member / guest rules, regulations and policies for staff.
• Works closely with the Golf Course Superintendent to operate and facilitate maintenance in a fiscally responsible and professional manner.
• Assists with hiring and training staff including maintaining, training and performance documentation.
• Ensures irrigation systems are operational, ensures repairs are made as well as irrigation duties are being performed to keep the courses up to standard.
• Oversees and performs general maintenance including but not limited to: mowing, raking, blowing, mulching, sod work, aerification and set up.
• Supervises and assigns duties to 20 or more employees daily.
• Monitors labor expenses to budget.
• Ensures employees are trained in safe work procedures and work is performed in a safe manner by providing technical, operational and safety training for employees to ensure that staff is working within OSHA, club safety, state and federal guidelines for safe working conditions.
• Assists with special projects and performs any other duties as assigned by management.

• Ability to follow written instructions.
• Ability to operate general maintenance equipment.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to hand dig in various climatic conditions (hot/cold temperatures).
• Ability to lift, push, pull a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, withstand constant movement of extremities, bend at waist and perform repetitive hand, wrist and foot action, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch and withstand prolonged exposure to sunlight and extreme temperatures and outside weather conditions (heat/cold, rain) for up to an eight-hour shift.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Extensive experience over seeding warm season turf in southern Arizona.
• Experience applying fertilizers and chemicals with boom and boomless type sprayers.
• Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy (Turf) or 3 years of golf course experience, preferred.
• Irrigation experience, Toro Lynx central control preferred.
• Supervisor experience preferred.

Email Cover Letter and Resume to:

David Hillhouse (Golf Course Superintendent)

• Paid Time Off
• Uniform Allowance
• Golfing Privileges
• Health Insurance
• Dues Paid
• Salary: $55,000-$60,000 depending on experience