Job Description: 2nd Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Company: St. Georges Golf & Country Club
Location: Etobicoke, Ontario
Job Category: Assistant Superintendent
Job Type: Full time
Salary: $$55,000.00 - $65,000.00 - Annually

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2nd Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

2^nd Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Full-Time Year-Round Position

Salary: $55,000.00 – 65,000.00

St. George’s Golf and Country Club is seeking a highly motivated and career driven individual to fill the role of 2^nd Assistant Golf Course Superintendent. St. George’s prides itself on being Canada’s premier private golf club and the greens department team exemplifies this with continually attracting talented individuals who are eager to learn and be at the forefront of Canadian golf. It is a guiding principle of the department to recruit and train staff to be leaders in the Canadian turfgrass industry. You will learn from individuals that draw on experiences that have been proven to provide world class conditioning at golf courses around the world. St. George’s continually strives to be at the forefront of new and exciting technology and practices that keep all individuals involved in the department current and involved within the turfgrass industry. The greens department is currently installing a 1-Million Gallon cistern water holding tank complete with a full irrigation system renovation to Rain Birds IC system. The project will see a new driving range and short game area constructed and the 2^nd assistant will play a major role in completing this construction project and grow in.

The 2^nd Assistant position will report directly to the Golf Course and Property Manager and Senior Assistant Superintendent. The potential candidate for this position will be involved in all aspects of management decisions in the greens department. The candidate should posses a strong eye for detail and knowledge of the game of golf. St. George’s prides itself on providing an exceptional member experience such that employees should be courteous and respectful to members and strive to provide the best possible member experience in Canada.

The candidate will participate in and be responsible for the following activities:

Coordinate and schedule daily maintenance plan with the assistance of the Golf Course and Property Manager and Senior Assistant Superintendent for a staff of 42.
Perform chemical and fertilizer applications to all surfaces as well as maintaining accurate records of all applications and calibrations.
Assist in monthly inventory record keeping and other administrative duties as required in the greens department.
Supervise all staff and follow up on scheduled tasks to ensure level of completion has been met or exceeded.
Building positive relationships with all staff and departments.
Assist in the hiring and recruiting of all seasonal staff.
Scheduling of irrigation cycles and water management practices on the golf course.
Irrigation repair and maintenance practices.
Assist in the completion of golf course construction projects most notably the current irrigation system installation.
Will play a key role in training new and returning staff on safe operation of equipment and maintenance practices.

The candidate should posses the following skills and attributes that are integral to providing exceptional playing conditions and department operation:

At least 3+ years of experience in the golf course turfgrass industry.
Diploma or bachelor’s degree in a Turfgrass Management program or related field of study.
Posses or will have the ability to obtain in a timely manner an Ontario exterminator’s license and IPM accreditation.
Extremely detail oriented and understands the importance this plays in providing superior member and guest experiences.
Team player who excels at fostering a team environment and continually strives to improve the work atmosphere.
Punctual and posses’ strong organizational skills and methods to stay on task and timely.
Positive attitude and openness to learning and developing further skills related to their field and personal life.
Knowledge of the game of golf and the importance of course setup at a private golf facility.
Willingness to take part in and participate in industry events and committees.

The benefits provided by St. George’s to the 2^nd Assistant Golf Course Superintendent are as follows:

Year-round full-time salary position ranging from $55,000.00 – 65,000.00.
Immediate participation in club health and wellness plan.
On site housing provided should candidate choose to live on property, significantly below average rental rate in the area, with ample parking.
All association fees covered by the club.
Participation in education conferences and seminars.
Uniforms.
Golfing privileges.
Paid Volunteer experience at PGA event of your choice.

All interested applicants are asked to please submit a detailed resume and cover letter directed to:

Ian McQueen – Golf Course and Property Manager

St. George’s Golf and Country Club

1668 Islington Ave. Etobicoke, Ontario

M9A 3M9

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