TOWNSHIP OF EVESHAM

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: ASSISTANT GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT

GENERAL INFORMATON:

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Department: Golf Course
Department No. 201

SUPERVISION:

Reports to: Golf Course Superintendent, Golf Course Director of Golf, Township Manager
Position Titles Supervised: none

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Golf Superintendent, the Assistant Golf Course Superintendentassists the Golf Course Superintendent is scheduling daily assignments, training employees, and performing any tasks needed to maintain the golf course to an acceptable level, determined by the Golf Course Superintendent.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Required: High School graduate/equivalent. Currently in the process of obtaining a certificate from an accredited program in turfgrass management
Education Preferred: Degree or certificate from an accredited program in turfgrass management
Experience Required: Minimum 3-5 years employment at a golf course with some managerial duties, experience with irrigation repair and sprayer operation
Experience Preferred:
Licensure/Certification/Registration: N.J. Fertilizer Application License/ NJ Pesticide Applicators License
Valid NJ driver’s license

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of various varieties of turfgrass including its diseases, insects and other stresses
Knowledge of the English language
Knowledge of general safety procedures and preventative actions

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations affecting the management of employment,
safety and environmental standards
Knowledge of agronomy and turfgrass management practices
Knowledge of golf facility construction and maintenance principles. practices and methods
Knowledge of design, repair, and maintenance of irrigation systems
Knowledge of various watering techniques and processes including hand watering and irrigation programming

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Critical Thinking Skills- using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of all options
and choosing the appropriate one
Monitoring- Skills- assessing performance of yourself and other individuals to make necessary corrective
actions
Time Management Skills- managing one’s own time and the time of others
Oral Expression & Comprehension- the ability to communicate effectively and listen to others
Written Expression &Comprehension- the ability to write effectively and comprehend written documents
Deductive Reasoning- the ability to apply specific rules to general problems

EQUIPMENT:

Knowledge of use of golf course equipment to include:
Carts, tractors, mowers, aerators, dispensers, irrigation system, fertilizers, pesticides, etc.
Calculator & Computer (word processing, spreadsheets, data base software)
FAX Machine, Copier, & Telephone

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Prolonged sitting and standing
Bending, stooping, crouching, stretching
Ability to walk about the golf course including uneven grass, ditches, and sand terrain over long
distances
Ability to tolerate outdoor weather conditions in summer and winter including inclement and extreme
temperature conditions
Ability to operate equipment with both left and right controls which must be used simultaneously.
Ability to wear respiratory equipment
Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds
Subject to irregular hours

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintenance, performing of and supervision of, all golf course property including but not limited to:
--Greens, tees, fairways, sand traps, rough, lakes, streams, ponds, clubhouse landscaping
Assists in supervising and training of all employees
Prepares weekly schedules for all employees, according to the Superintendent’s instructions
Assist with any golf course maintenance task as instructed
Train all full time and seasonal staff on proper use of golf equipment
Supervise in place of Golf Course Superintendent when necessary
Maintain current certification in any specialized areas
--Keep abreast of current and new laws, regulations, information and developments in the field
--Participate in continuing education opportunities to enhance knowledge of profession
--Participate in activities that are appropriate and approved by the Township Manager and/or
Business
Perform all related duties as required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Approval:______Approval:______

SupervisorAppointing Authority

Effective Date: January 2013