Assistant Superintendent.docx

Assistant Superintendent

Full-time

By Des Moines Golf and Country Club, West Des Moines, Iowa,

The Des Moines Golf & Country Club is a prominent golf and country club located in West Des Moines, Iowa. It is known for its high-quality golf courses, elegant amenities, and rich history in the local community. The Des Moines Golf & Country Club was founded in 1897 and has since grown into one of the premier golf and social clubs in the region. The Club was established to provide a private, upscale environment for golf enthusiasts and their families. The Club is renowned for its two-championship golf courses, the South Course and North Course, each with its own unique and demanding layouts.

The Assistant Superintendent aids the Golf Course Superintendent and the Director of Grounds in the leadership and execution of work schedules, maintenance programs and construction details. This person also helps direct the crew on the 18 holes that they are responsible for.

Daily Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assists in planning daily work schedules.
2. Assists 2nd assistant superintendent in the training of employees.
3. Assists in supervision of various construction projects.
4. Applies fertilizers and pesticides as needed.
5. Helps prepare the course setup for daily play.
6. Keeps informed on course starting times and special events.
7. Assists in snow removal.
8. Sets good examples for others to follow in job performance, work safety, equipment care, attendance and striving for efficiency.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.

Our assistants do get dirty during the workday. They help supervise but they also work on the golf course doing routine maintenance. Our assistants work every other weekend during the golf season. They average 125 - 150 hours of overtime per year.

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's or Associate Degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant/Turf Science or related field of study.

Experience Requirements

• Experience as Spray Technician or Crew Foreman is a bonus for this position.
• Knowledge of golf maintenance practices
• General knowledge of irrigation maintenance/repairs. Rainbird Cirrus is used.
• Must demonstrate initiative and moral character.
• Strong work ethic and personal commitment to improving/maintaining course conditions.

Special Requirements

Must have or be able to obtain a current Iowa Driver's License.
Must have or be able to obtain a Iowa Pesticide Applicator's Certificate.

Must be to work a flexible schedule that includes every other weekend and some holidays.

Job Benefits

Health, Vision and Dental Insurance - 85% paid by employer.
Life Insurance and Disability - 100 % paid by employer.
Flex Spending account for medical and dependent care
401K/Roth Retirement Plan - employer match
Paid Holidays, Paid Time off, Floating Holiday paid if Holidays are worked.
Free Meals each day
Free Golf Privileges  
Uniforms and Coveralls provided.

Employee Holiday Bonus

Date Job is Available

ASAP

Salary

$24 to $26 per hour

Overtime: Yes 125- 150 hours per year

Job Application Instructions

Email resume to rtegtmeier@dmgcc.org