Finkbine Golf Course - Assistant Superintendent posting2023.docx

Finkbine Golf Course in Iowa City, Iowa is excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity of Assistant Golf Course Superintendent. The desired candidate will be involved in implementing BMP and IPM programs that provide excellent playing surfaces as well as an enthusiastic atmosphere that nurtures team members.  Finkbine Golf Course is the University of Iowa Athletics Department championship golf course and is home to the Men’s and Women’s Collegiate Teams. Named for W.O. Finkbine, who donated the land to the University of Iowa, the golf course consists of a mix of bent/poa greens, tees, and fairways that stretches to 7,200 yards. In 2022 Finkbine cracked Golf Weeks top 40 collegiate courses and now ranks in Top 5 Public access courses in Iowa.

JOB TITLE: ASSISTANT GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT

Reports to: Golf Course Superintendent

Position Summary

In collaboration with the golf course superintendent and other assistant superintendent, the assistant superintendent helps direct staff and participates in the maintenance and daily preparation of the golf course.

Essential Job Functions:

• Motivates and directs staff on a daily basis.
• Trains new staff on standard operating procedures and safe operation of all equipment.
• Assists in planning and supervising the daily set up and maintenance of all areas of golf course grounds with an emphasis on greens, tees and fairways.
• Prepares work schedules.
• Help plan, coordinate, and complete construction projects that improve playability.
• Involved in all aspects of IPM and BMP programs including fertilizer and pesticide calibration and applications and daily moisture management.
• Supervises and participates in the operation and maintenance of pumps, and in the operation, maintenance, and installation of irrigation and drainage systems.
• Assists in personnel management and evaluation, employee’s safety, personnel, discipline and may also modify the daily work based on professional interpretation.
• Involved in tree program that helps improve surface conditions through better air flow and more sunlight.

Education/Certificates/Licenses/Training

High School Diploma required. Higher Education degree in Turf Management, Agronomy or Horticulture preferred. Must obtain any required local and state licenses or certifications.

Experience/Background/Knowledge

Previous maintenance experience in golf operations required. A minimum of two years’ experience in the golf industry. Working knowledge of the maintenance of golf course greens, tees, and fairways.

Skills

Ability to communicate effectively with managers, guests and employees in one-on-one and small group situations in a fast-paced environment. Must be computer literate. Must be able to perform math computations essential for fertilizer and chemical calibrations, budgeting, and cost analysis purposes.

Benefits

A complete benefits package will be offered with this position. Those benefits will include 2 weeks PTO, 401k program, Health, Visual and Dental Insurance, Golfing privileges, Meals,  Local and National Dues, and expenses paid for attending seminars.

Salary

$46,000/yr

Send Resumes to:

Tim Gravert
Golf Course Superintendent

tim-gravert@finkbine.com