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Sarasota National Club , located in Venice, FL , is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for an? Assistant Superintendent ! We are seeking a motivated individual who is interested in contributing to a positive experience for our members and guests while continuing to? grow their knowledge of golf club operations. As an associate of? Troon , you’ll contribute to a global leader in golf and community management.

Compensation : $70,000 - $85,000 annually, based on experience

Sarasota National is currently undergoing a complete course re-design and reconstruction project. This Fry-Straka design is a bold change from the former course, earth-scaping each hole and incorporating next-gen zoysiagrass varieties to enhance playability while also expanding centipedegrass native areas to highlight and continue our environmental stewardship mission as an Audubon Signature Sanctuary designated golf course.

This is a tremendous opportunity to gain exposure to large-scale construction with modern golf course architecture featuring a bold, contemporary grassing schema from one of the most in-demand architect teams in the world.

The Assistant Superintendent oversees the maintenance and construction of the golf course and ensures that turf grass is repaired and maintained to established standards.

• Works with the Superintendent to ensure that the annual golf course maintenance budget and capital plans are maintained and followed.
• Supervises and assists maintenance staff in daily duties.
• Assists in the planning, organizing and direction of the maintenance and construction of putting greens, tees, fairways, roughs, and bunkers.
• Supervises the planting and cultural practices involved in growing various turf grasses, trees and ornamental plants.
• Ensures that construction equipment is properly maintained.
• Assists in the procurement of supplies and materials and ensures costs remain within budgetary limitations.
• Keeps records of annual maintenance activities and costs and assists with the preparation of required reports.
• Follows sound purchasing procedures utilizing preferred vendors, when possible.
• Reconciles and provides timely coding of all invoices, payroll and other required documents.
• Ensures all company policies and procedures are followed including compliance with government regulations.
• Ensures associates obtain proper license needed to perform job tasks safely and within city, state, and federal regulations. Addresses directly all real or perceived environmental concerns.
• Manages department members that may include, but is not limited to: Mechanic, Environmental Technician, Equipment Operator, Foreman, Greenskeeper, and Irrigation Technician.
• Assures that effective orientation and training are given to each new associate. Develops ongoing job training programs.
• Conducts periodic safety trainings and keeps appropriate records of topics and attendance.
• Monitors business volume forecast and plans accordingly in areas of manpower, productivity, costs and other expenses.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.

• Bachelors degree, Associate’s degree (AA) or equivalent from four or two-year college or technical school; three to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience (Degree preference in agronomy/ horticulture/plant/soil science).

• Regularly stands, walks and sits.
• Regularly uses hands, reaches with arms and hands, talks or hears.
• Occasionally climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, crawls, tastes or smells.
• Regularly lifts up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally lifts up to 100 pounds.

• Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, fumes and/or airborne particles.
• Frequently works in outdoor weather conditions.
• Noise level is moderate.

• Valid Driver’s License
• Pesticide Application License

• Ability to read and speak English is required in order to perform the duties of the job (e.g. the associates are required to communicate with English speaking customers or co-workers, the manuals for the equipment the associates may use are in English).
• Ability to read and speak Spanish is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an associate in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

This position includes eligibility for the following benefits, subject to applicable plan terms:

• Healthcare Benefits – Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Retirement Benefits – 401(k) with employer match (19 years of age and older).
• Time Off – Paid time off (PTO) and leaves of absence, in accordance with applicable law and eligibility criteria.

Eligibility for benefits and the specific terms, conditions, and offerings are governed by the applicable plan documents and company policies, which may be amended at the Company’s discretion.

Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Troon is the world’s largest professional club management company, that specializes in services in golf, hospitality, and residential communities.?With more than 900 locations in 45+ states and 27+ countries, Troon is a leading employer in hospitality.?Guided by values that emphasize being infectiously energetic, consciously kind, and humbly prosperous,?Troon offers professionals the opportunity to grow and succeed within a globally respected organization.?Learn more at www.troon.com .?