Assistant Golf Course Superintendent Position Available
About Bent Brook Golf Course:
Founder, Jimmy Lee, saw the need for public golf in the Birmingham area. His vision and reality were to create a premier 27-hole golf course with a country club feel that offered Bent Grass greens, that was virtually non-existent in the 1980’s.
Bent Brook’s remarkable 27-hole course is designed for play that is challenging enough for advanced players while still being enjoyable for those with higher handicaps. With three nine-hole designs, The Brook, Graveyard and Windmill, play stays fresh and engaging at every tee. Bent Brook uses Tift 419 Bermuda grass on the fairways and is one of the first courses in the world using the specially hybridized AU Victory bent grass on the greens
For more information on the Club, please visit their website at https://bentbrook.com/.
Position Summary:
The role of the Assistant Golf Course Superintendent is to manage and assist with the daily maintenance of the golf courses and the adjacent grounds. These duties include—but are not limited to—overseeing and participating in all fertility and plant protectant programs, as well as irrigation installation and repairs. Bent Brook Golf Course, a 27-hole facility with newly renovated greens, bunkers, and tees, is looking for an individual who possesses strong leadership skills and has a keen eye for detail to work with the Superintendent to ensure that the high-quality standards for the golf course and surrounding grounds are met daily.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assists with planning, scheduling, instructing, training, and directing the crew in the performance of golf course maintenance procedures and job responsibilities
- Advises the Golf Course Superintendent of course conditions
- Assists with chemical and fertilizer application
- Oversees the operation and maintenance of the irrigation system
- Oversees cleanup and storage of tools and equipment at the end of the shift
- Advises the Superintendent of all performance issues and enforces performance standards
- Communicates with co-workers, management, and the general public in a courteous and professional manner
- Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Golf Course Superintendent
- Exhibits and maintains a professional demeanor to reflect a positive image of Bent Brook Golf Course
Required Qualifications:
- Knowledge and understanding of all phases of Golf Course Management and agronomic operations
- Knowledge and understanding of drainage control methods, watering and irrigation systems, including wells, pumps, and automatic controls
- Knowledge and understanding of chemicals and fertilizers and their applications
- Knowledge of the game of golf
- Must be able to supervise work effectively
- Must possess the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, volume, rate, ratio, and percent
- Must possess the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
- Must possess knowledge of and familiarity with word processing software and spreadsheet software, such as Microsoft Office
- Must possess the ability to interact professionally and maintain effect working relationships with superiors and co-workers
Required Education and Certifications:
- A degree in agronomy, horticulture, or plant/soil sciences desired
- Must possess or obtain the appropriate chemical applicator certifications and/or licenses
- 2-4 years of experience in golf course maintenance
Special Working Conditions:
The work that this position entails is primarily performed in an outside environment and involves moving materials up to 50 pounds, as well as exposure to chemicals and pesticides, excessive noise levels, fumes, grease and oil, dust, extreme heat and humidity, and interactions with various machinery and equipment.
Salary and Benefits:
- BC/BS Health and Dental
- 401k 50% match
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Uniform allowance and meals provided
- Dues paid for AGCSA and GCSAA
- Dues paid to attend meetings and conferences