Job Description: Assistant Superintendent


Company: Dol Turf- Lebovic Golf Club
Location: Aurora, Ontario
Job Category: Assistant Superintendent
Job Type: Full time
Salary: $ - Annually

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Assistant Superintendent

Assistant Superintendent

Overview

Lebovic Golf Club is a prestigious Doug Carrick designed public golf club located in Aurora offering a high-quality golf experience within the GTA.  The successful candidate will work closely with the Golf Course Superintendent and the management team to manage the golf course with a focus on guest experience.

The Assistant Superintendent will report directly to the Superintendent, ensuring a consistent and quality product is delivered to the guests daily.  They will work closely with other senior turf team members to lead, coach, train, and mentor all staff to achieve established goals within a high performing team. The successful candidate will be energetic and enthusiastic, committed to long-term career development within the industry. Positivity, professional attitude with strong interpersonal skills that will allow you to be an integral member of the Turf Team to deliver a high level of playing conditions and guest experience. The successful candidate will lead 20+ turf team members. This is an ideal position for an individual looking to advance their career.

 

Responsibilities

  • Assist in daily scheduling and supervising of all staff members
  • Assist in hands on training for all staff and equipment, record keeping
  • Assist in accurate fertilizer and pesticide applications, record keeping
  • Perform other cultural practices and record keeping as required
  • Quality control for daily tasks performed by the Turf Team
  • IPM scouting and data submission, report generating
  • Moisture management (hand watering, irrigation control, repair and maintenance)
  • Promote a strong Health and Safety culture with JHSC participation or oversight
  • Be available to work overtime, weekends, holidays

 

Qualifications

  • Graduate of a post-secondary Turfgrass Management Program
  • 2-3+ years of experience in the golf course industry within a leadership role (preferred)
  • Strong planning, organizational and communication skills (verbal, written, body language)
  • Hard working, dependable, efficient, and committed
  • Aptitude for problem solving with an ability to adapt
  • Motivated and able to coach, lead, and manage staff with employee development
  • Possess a valid Ontario Driver’s License
  • Possess a Pesticide License (Landscape Exterminator)
  • Possess a Chainsaw Operation License (or willingness to obtain)
  • Experience with irrigation system control, troubleshooting and repair techniques (Toro Lynx considered an asset)
  • IPM Agent status an asset

 

Compensation

  • Full time, year-round employment (target start date is March 1, 2025)
  • Annual base salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
  • Health benefits
  • Company cellphone
  • Lunch provided by club
  • OGSA dues covered with educational opportunities (conferences, seminars)
  • Golfing privileges

 

Deadline

  • Please email resume and cover letter in confidence to Dol Turf Restoration by January 31st, 2025 (chris.millard@dolturf.com)
  • Thank you to all who apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted