What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2nd Assistant Golf Course Superintendent position at Cyprian Keyes Golf Club?
Facility Name: Cyprian Keyes Golf Club
Facility Location: 284 East Temple St. Boylston, MA 01505
Position / Title: 2nd Assistant Superintendent
Facility Description: At Cyprian Keyes Golf Club, we strive to build and maintain our team culture of mutual respect and self-accountability. This comes with a strong effort to support a healthy work/life balance while providing ever-improving conditions at our beautiful facility. Cyprian Keyes GC is looking to strengthen our golf course maintenance team with a self-motivated, detail-oriented team member looking to further their managerial and golf course maintenance knowledge and experience. Cyprian Keyes GC is a Mark Mungeam design that opened in 1997. Located just minutes from downtown Worcester in quiet Boylston, MA, CKGC is a full-service facility boasting an 18-hole championship course and a 9-hole executive course, with driving range, practice putting/chipping greens, and indoor fitting center.
Experience Desired: Previous golf course experience or turf/agronomic studies is preferred but not required. A candidate from a different field with some managerial experience and aspirations to join the turf industry would be encouraged to apply. A desire to advance in the turf industry and develop leadership and managerial skills is important.
Duties Description: The 2nd Assistant Superintendent is a year-round position that will play a key role in all aspects of golf course maintenance. This is designed to be a learning position, so a positive, forward-looking attitude is a must. The candidate will work closely with the Superintendent and 1st Assistant and responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):
-Daily course set up
-Training and delegation of daily tasks to team members
-Leading crew on in-house projects
-Pesticide and fertilizer applications and reporting
-Carrying out daily maintenance tasks
-Irrigation troubleshooting/repair/scheduling
-In-season rotation of weekend mornings with Supt & 1st Asst
-Off-season tree/brush removal
-Winter snow/ice cleanup
_ Special Skills:_ Must possess valid driver’s license. Must possess or have the ability to obtain Mass Pesticide Applicator’s license (CORE) within 90 days (we can provide study material).
_ Compensation / Benefits:_ $19-25/hr depending on knowledge and experience (option for annual salary). Health and dental insurance options, life insurance, 401k, uniforms, continuing education, restaurant allowance (when open)
_ Education Level Required:_ Minimum Turf Certificate preferred but not required
_ Date Position Available: _Available immediately
_ Apply To: _Dan Brandt, Golf Course Superintendent
_ How to Apply (electronically or by mail): _email danb@cypriankeyes.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 50 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Safety equipment provided
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Weekends as needed
- Year round work
Work Location: In person