Job Description: Second Assistant Superintendent
Company: London Hunt and Country Club
Location: London, Ontario
Job Category: Assistant Superintendent
Job Type: Full time
Salary: Not Specified
Second Assistant Superintendent
London Hunt and Country Club is accepting applications to join our Senior Grounds Management Team as a Second Assistant Superintendent.
The London Hunt and Country Club with over 125 years of tradition is one of Canada's oldest and history rich sporting institutions; including golf, tennis, pickleball, trap and skeet shooting sports. Our Club prides itself in creating as exceptional membership experience while providing a memorable work environment. We are proud of our Grounds culture where talent, leadership and commitment to each other result in excellence.
This year-round position will present the opportunity to:
- Aspire, grow, develop, teach, lead, learn
- Work with the Senior Management Team to achieve excellence through initiative, commitment to others and self
- Assist, educate, train, develop and encourage team members by example to achieve established goals
- Use of digital platforms including Greenskeeper App, USGA Deacon Platform, ASB TaskTracker
- Exposure to leading industry professionals, including KCM, Atkinson Irrigation, Kelly-Ami and Hurdzan golf architects
- Carry out tasks to a high standard in a timely and efficient manner, while ensuring the safe use of equipment
- Maintain accurate and detailed records as part of the agronomic and IPM programs
- Global networking within the turfgrass industry while representing the Club as a professional leader
- Observe with curiosity all things turf...an inquisitive mind leads to lifelong learning
Qualifications required:
- Graduate of a recognized post-secondary turfgrass management program
- 5+ years experience in the golf course industry with emphasis on proven results and future growth
- Possess a valid Ontario pesticide licence with IPM agent qualifications an asset
- Proven leadership and effective communication skills - observation, listening, problem solving, forward thinking
- Experience with irrigation system control and repair procedures, including troubleshooting and maintenance
- Character, commitment to learning, integrity, talent and a desire to the climb the mountain
The London Hunt and Country Club is currently involved with a Master Plan. Renowned golf course architects Dr. Mike and Chris Hurdzan, Hurdzan Golf in collaboration with course officials have developed a roadmap that will pave the way for strategic course enhancements strengthening the Club's reputation and enjoyment by members.
This full-time leadership position provides a competitive, market leading salary, pension program, short term housing, education and benefits package that will commensurate based on experience. It is a great role for an aspiring turfgrass professional looking for a long -term growth opportunity. If you are committed to playing a key role and joining a talented Senior Grounds Management Team, we invite you to e-mail your resume to Jayson Griffiths, Golf Course Superintendent, jgriffiths@londonhuntclub.com
Application deadline: January 14, 2023