Assistant Golf Course Superintendent (Deer Course)

Job Title: Assistant Golf Course Superintendent (Deer Creek Course)

Reports to: Golf Course Superintendent

FLSA Category: Exempt/Salary Position

Compensation: $65,000 to $70,000 commensurate with experience, plus bonus

Relocation: The Club will provide relocation assistance

Location: The Landings Golf & Athletic Club

71 Green Island Road

Savannah, Georgia 31411

About The Club:

The Landings Golf and Country Club is located 20 minutes from Savannah, Georgia, on Skidaway Island, and along with a community of over 8,000 residences, encompasses the entire island. In 1974, the Club welcomed its first member and now, with a thriving membership, offers many sporting and dining amenities, including the choice of playing on any one of its six 18-hole championship golf courses.

About the Golf Courses:

The six 18-hole golf courses, all with different designs, offer challenges for the novice to the accomplished golfer and were designed by Arnold Palmer, Tom Fazio, Arthur Hills, and Willard C. Byrd. Over the six courses, there is an array of warm-season grasses, including TifEagle, TifGrand, Celebration, 419, Zorro, Zeon, Empire, El Toro, Platinum, and cool-season Perennial Ryegrass. There are four independent maintenance facilities located on the property, and the Club has partnered with John Deere on a 4-year lease agreement.

The Club prides itself in continuous improvement and has a long-term capital plan that consists of all future golf course renovations. Some of the projects include:

• In 2026, work on the Deer Creek course will include strip/flip of greens, collar replacement, re-grassing of fairways, and tees.
• In 2027 or 2028, there will be a full renovation of the Terrapin Point course.
• In 2030 and beyond, work will begin on phase II of the master plan, which includes irrigation, cart path replacement, and a tee.

Position Summary:

The Assistant Golf Course Superintendent will be assigned to the Deer Creek Course. This course is a stand-alone 18-hole property. Each year, this course hosts the Korn Ferry event each spring, the Club Car Championship. The course was completely redone in 2010 by Tom Fazio with Tif Eagle greens and Celebration wall-to-wall. Additionally, the approaches and run-offs were replaced with Tif Grand.

The Assistant Superintendent will be responsible for a diverse range of activities involved in golf course maintenance and construction. Activities would include assisting in the budgeting, developing agronomical plans, scheduling, and then implementing the daily activities such as course setup, daily maintenance, cultural practices, chemical application and calibration, irrigation problem-solving and repair, and leading projects in construction, renovations, and enhancements. This is a hands-on leadership position with responsibility for leading, directing, overseeing, assisting, training, and coaching staff.

Career Trajectory:

The Club's culture and leadership are about continuous improvement, specifically developing staff and promoting from within. The Club has developed a structure and practice where individuals can learn and experience multiple courses, designs, grasses, practices, and shadowing with senior members of the team. Additionally, their organizational structure allows Assistants to move up to course and multi-course superintendent positions. The Club is fully supportive and committed to developing eager and enthusiastic individuals interested in advancing their career within the Club or assisting individuals in advancing their career at another facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in overseeing the maintenance and repair of pumps, irrigation, and drainage systems, and performing preventive maintenance as appropriate.
• Supervise and assist in the daily preparation of the golf course, including mowing, course set-up, tee marker and rake placement, hazard stakes, and out-of-bounds markers.
• Perform sprayer and fertilizer spreader calibration and assist in chemical/fertilizer applications.
• Inspect turf, shrubs, and other outdoor Club areas to assess pesticide/fertilizer needs and apply as needed to maintain excellent grounds and golf course condition.
• Frequently meet and greet members and guests, assisting and responding proactively to their needs.
• Check inventories and ensure product inventory levels are maintained and chemical storage areas and mixing areas are in compliance with state regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of all equipment and chemical/fertilizer inventories and applications.
• Train staff and ensure all safety policies and procedures are practiced in the safe and efficient operation and care of turf equipment and the Club.
• Follows safety guidelines described in the operating procedures and generally practices behavior that ensures the safety of staff, members, and guests.
• Complies with departmental and Club policies and procedures.

Qualifications (knowledge, skills, and abilities):

• Experience and knowledge in golf course maintenance.
• Experience in leading golf course maintenance teams and projects.
• Familiarity with golf course budgets and managing budgets.
• Knowledge of pest control products and their applications.
• Knowledge of turf chemical and fertilizer products and their applications.
• Knowledge of irrigation utilization, drainage installation, repair, and maintenance.
• Have a current Georgia pesticide license or the ability to acquire a license.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Have a BS or Associate's Degree in turf grass management, or related certificate and experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Benefits:

• Group health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.
• 401 (k) retirement plan with 100% Club matching contribution up to 3% and 50% matching contribution for the next 2%.
• Paid Time Off with accruals beginning the 1st day of employment and available after 90 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off is given for your birthday.
• Educational Assistance through the Club Scholarship Program.
• Cell phone.
• Clothing/uniform allowance.
• The club provided meals.
• Paid GCSAA annual national and local association membership and paid attendance to the National GCSAA hosted in Orlando and regional Georgia and South Carolina conferences.
• Golf privileges to all six courses.