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Roscoe Mountain Club is now hiring an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to join our team!

Position & Compensation

• Pay: $20 – $22 per hour
• Status: Full-time
• Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) with company match; paid time off

Take the next step in your turf management career at Roscoe Mountain Club, where you'll help maintain one of the Catskills' premier championship golf courses. As the Assistant Golf Course Superintendent, you'll work closely with the leadership team to support daily golf course operations, maintain exceptional playing conditions, and help create an outstanding experience for members and guests.

Located in the heart of the Catskill Mountains, Roscoe Mountain Club is surrounded by more than 1,000 acres of natural beauty and offers a unique opportunity to work in a truly spectacular setting. Our 18-hole, par-71 championship golf course provides an exceptional environment for both competitive tournaments and memorable rounds of golf.

As part of the Hampton Golf team, you'll enjoy a supportive team culture, opportunities for professional growth, and the ability to make a meaningful impact within our golf course operations. If you are passionate about turf management, enjoy working outdoors, and are looking to grow your career in the golf industry, Roscoe Mountain Club is the place for you.

Our Culture and Values provide Team Members with a rewarding lifestyle and work/life balance.

Job title

Assistant Golf Course Superintendent 

Reports to

Golf Course Superintendent 

Classification

Hourly, Full-time, or Part-time, Nonexempt

Working Hours

As Required

Job purpose

The Assistant Golf Course Superintendent reports directly to the Golf Course Superintendent. Under the Superintendent's supervision, the Assistant Superintendent directs and participates in the maintenance of the golf course tees, greens, fairways, and cart paths; supervises the maintenance and repair of motorized and other mechanical equipment; and does related work as required. The assistant superintendent may serve in the superintendent's capacity during his/her absence. 

Duties and responsibilities

• Assist the Superintendent in day to day operations of the facility.
• Supervise, train, and work with seasonal staff to build a solid team environment.
• Prepare and submit weekly employee schedules to ensure efficient use of employees.
• Helps monitor the course for disease pressure, moisture issues (both dry and wet), turf decline, and other pests.
• Must have the ability to make pesticide and fertilizer applications, calibrate equipment, properly document applications, keep an inventory, and the ability to take notes.
• Irrigation scheduling, repair, and maintenance of a Toro irrigation system with Osmac controllers and Lynx operating system.
• Knowledge and ability to properly hand-water turf.
• Attend and participate in weekly department and other periodic employee and member meetings.
• Conduct weekly facility walk through to ensure the facility is safe and presentable.
• Operate within all guidelines, policies, standards and constraints as established by Hampton Golf.

Qualifications

Qualifications include:

• Working knowledge of the maintenance of golf course tees, fairways and greens; seeding and maintenance practices for golf course turf; planting, cultivating, pruning, and caring for plants, shrubs and trees; characteristics and proper use of various fertilizers and soil conditioners; herbicides and pest control methods and materials; drainage control methods; irrigation systems, including wells, pumps, and automatic controls.
• Ability to schedule and supervise maintenance work to achieve the most efficient utilization of workers and equipment; prepare clear and concise reports; maintain effective employee and public relations.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• May require current state certification or licensing as a pesticide applicator.

Working conditions

Work is primarily outdoors with some indoor exposure. Potential exposure to sharp and rapid equipment movement, sharp utensils, harmful chemicals and/or being exposed to flying golf balls.

This job description does not imply that the above are the only responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any on the job related duties as requested. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

Physical requirements

Good organizational and verbal skills. Ability to use logical and rational thinking to resolve issues. Ability to perform basic mathematical skills, monitors and develops subordinates, visually monitor the operation areas, write and read member communication.

Must have the ability to perform moderate physical work and may be required to lift up to 80 lbs., up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 20 lbs. constantly. Perform activities such as bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, reaching, standing, pushing, lifting and grasping for up to 5 hours without sitting.

Please be advised that all work that requires the use of a ladder more than 8 ft. long must be reviewed by Hampton Golf's Club Maintenance person. Following an assessment of the situation, a determination will be made as to whether a maintenance team member or subcontractors will perform the necessary maintenance task. No other staff member is authorized to climb to heights exceeding 8 ft. and/or perform such maintenance. In addition, personnel are prohibited from entering facility attics, walking on the roof of buildings and/or from using scaffolding.

Use the following safety precautions when using an 8ft. ladder:

• Correct placement of the ladder. The safest angle for a straight ladder is to ensure it is placed on-fourth the distance from the base to the point of support. "A" frame ladders naturally comply.
• Ensure the ladder is placed on a firm level surface, and do not place the ladder near a doorway.
• Ensure there are non-skid shoes on the ladder.
• If using a medal ladder, be sure that it is not near electrical wires.
• One person on a ladder at one time, and ensure another staff member is holding the ladder in position.
• Never overreach.

Direct reports

Maintenance crew