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Assistant Superintendent, Coyote Springs Golf Course

Posted 3.25.24

Coyote Springs Golf Course, Las Vegas Nevada

Job Title: Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
Reports to: Golf Course Superintendent
Job Class: Full time

Job Summary
Assist the golf course Superintendent in overseeing the job functions responsible for the golf course and landscaped areas maintenance. Assist in training and supervising of staff, resolving
human resources issues, and implementing agronomic maintenance and development programs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
 Assists the Superintendent in all facets of daily operation.
 Acts as Superintendent on duty in the absence of the Superintendent
 Maintains the appearance and safety of the course by diagnosing and reporting agronomic issues; managing irrigation system adjustments and scheduling; maintaining a wide variety of turf grasses in extreme climatic conditions; managing course preparations for tournament and daily play; operating various hand and power tools as needed to accomplish mowing, edging or cultivation as needed; integrating environmental programs specializing in IPM (Integrated Pest Management); overseeing maintenance of the golf cart fleet; assisting in the coordination, scheduling and supervising capital improvement projects
 Manages maintenance operations (employees involved in maintaining greens, fairways, tees, sand traps, bodies of water, roughs, maintenance shop, golf carts and clubhouse)
by aiding in recruiting, selecting, training, scheduling, evaluating, supervising, and correcting when necessary; assists Superintendent in executing safety meetings.
 Assists with administrative functions by maintaining maintenance records and developing required maintenance reports; tracking maintenance expenses including payroll, supplies, fertilizer, chemicals, and informing Superintendent of parts, supplies or equipment needed.

Additional Responsibilities
 Performs manual labor as needed.
 Always ensures a clean and orderly maintenance compound.
 Implements and support all initiatives and programs as requested by management.
 Other duties may be assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications and Skill Requirements
 2- year college degree in Agronomy, Turf Management, or related field preferred and 2 years of related equivalent experience in golf course maintenance required
 Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and management.
 Ability to communicate effectively with Spanish speaking co-workers would be beneficial.
 Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
 Good time management, organization, and prioritization skills
 Member of the Golf Course Superintendent’s Association preferred.
 Relevant licenses for regulatory agencies (Certified pesticide License required)
 Ability to operate all equipment used for golf course maintenance.
 Valid driver’s license

Requirements and Working Conditions
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand, walk, read, hear, talk, balance, climb, use hands, use fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, smell, push or pull. The employee may be required to move or lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
 While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work both indoors and outdoors and may be exposed to extreme weather conditions including wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, sharp objects, extreme heat and/or open flame. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This information is designed to present the key duties and requirements necessary to achieve the job’s results. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and
qualifications. Management reserves the right to change, rescind, add, or delete the functions of this position at any time.

To Apply, please forward Cover Letter and Resume to:
Kristian Waagen
Director of Golf and Agronomy
Coyote Springs GC
3100 State Rte. 168
Coyote Springs, NV 89037
Tel: © 702-840-8239
Email: kwaagen@coyotesprings.com

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Membership in the Utah GCSA is open to any individual directly involved in the turf industry. Golf course superintendents, assistants, employees of members, manufacturers, distributors, educators, turf maintenance professionals, turfgrass students and specialists are all welcome. Membership classifications are assigned according to the Utah GCSA Bylaws.