Facility Name:            Essex County Club

Facility Location:       Manchester-by-the-sea, MA

Position / Title:          Senior Assistant Superintendent

Senior Assistant Superintendent Position

Essex County Club – Manchester-by-the-sea, Massachusetts

Description

- Seeking career-driven candidates who possess a great attitude, are responsible, willing to learn, and have a great work ethic. We groom Senior Assistants to become Golf Course Superintendents.

Benefit Package

- Salary is $75,000 plus a $1000 monthly housing stipend ($87,000 total compensation). Dues and fees for GCSAA and GCSANE memberships and conferences, a matching 401k plan, medical, dental, paid time off, golf and tennis playing privileges, and uniforms.

Experience and Educational Requirements

- A minimum of a 2-year turfgrass management certificate and a minimum of three seasons of work experience on a golf course.

About the club

- Essex County Club consists of an 18-hole golf course, practice facilities, eleven grass tennis courts, and ten clay tennis courts.

- ECC’s golf course is ranked in the top 100 in the United States and the top 200 globally. Essex County Club opened in 1893. A delay in the 1893 U.S. mail prevented Essex from becoming one of the five charter members of the USGA (Essex was admitted 6th). In 1917, Essex expanded to 18 holes when Donald Ross completed his work.

- Essex has and continues to host USGA, Mass Golf, and USTA events.

- Please click on the following links for more information about the club and property.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0TUeIbfLRk
https://thefriedegg.com/essex-county-club/
https://golfclubatlas.com/courses-by-country/usa/essex-county-club/
https://www.essexcc.org/club/scripts/section/section.asp?NS=HP

Please email your credentials to Eric Richardson, Director of Grounds at erichardson@essexcc.org.
If you have any questions, please call Eric at 978-526-4600.

Facility Name:                Blue Rock Golf Course

Facility Location:           South Yarmouth, MA

Position / Title:               Assistant Superintendent

Facility Description:  Blue Rock Golf Course is a championship Par-3 golf course designed by Geoffrey Cornish located on Cape Cod. The course is owned and operated by The Davenport Companies, a fourth-generation, family-owned business which has been in business for over fifty years and owns and operates more than a dozen companies throughout New England. Blue Rock Golf Course has been recognized as a Top Par-3 in the country by Golf Magazine and Sports Illustrated and was voted Best Mid-Cape Golf Course by the readers of Cape Cod Life Magazine.

Experience Desired:  Previous golf course experience is a plus. However, we will train the right candidate.

Duties Description:  The Assistant Superintendent will be involved in all aspects of managing the golf course and will work closely with the Superintendent to plan and implement our practices to achieve our objectives. The ideal candidate will be a team orientated individual who has a positive attitude and can work both independently and with other members on a small crew. Must be willing to work in other areas of The Davenport Companies as needed.

Special Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license.

• MA Pesticide Applicator’s license or the ability to obtain one

Compensation / Benefits: Commensurate with experience

• Health/Dental Insurance

• 401k with company match

• Vacation time and PTO

• Local and national association dues

• Uniforms

• Discounted meals in season

• Golfing privileges

Education Level Required:   2/4 year degree or certificate in Turfgrass Management or related field preferred, but not required.

Date Position Available: Immediately

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Apply To: Mark Bornas

How to Apply (electronically): Send cover letter, resume, and professional references to Mark Bornas at mbornas@bluerockgolfcourse.com

Date Posted: October 16, 2020

Facility Name:           Bald Peak Colony Club

Facility Location:      Moultonborough, NH

Position / Title:          Assistant Superintendent- Adding a new position to team

Facility Description: Bald Peak Colony Club is an exclusive private golf community on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee in Moultonborough, NH. Set on over 1000 acres of land, the club is home to a 1921 Donald Ross golf course, a world class practice facility, clubhouse operation with fine dining, tennis courts, docks, beach, walking trails and more.

Experience Desired: Two or four-year degree in Turfgrass Management program or related field. Three to five years related experience in a private club setting or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to obtain a NH pesticide applicator’s license required. Knowledge of hand watering, chemical and fertilizer applications. Ability to manage a crew. Experience managing bent/poa a plus.

Duties Description:

• Maintains all leased grounds and course maintenance equipment under direction from Superintendent.

• Schedules, trains, supervises and evaluates all personnel assigned in this department

• Assists in the annual review of all green and grounds staff.

• Assists in supervision of all planting, fertilizing and care of turf, plants, shrubs, trees and other facilities on the golf course

• Assists mechanics in the operation of the equipment repair shop

• Assists in the preparation of annual budget for department; takes corrective action as necessary to help in meeting budget goals

• Develops and maintains drainage, irrigation and watering systems

• Maintains course in proper playing condition as directed by the Green and Grounds Committee.

• Works closely with the Superintendent of the Bald Peak Land Company and Bald Peak Colony Club on matters of common concern with respect to operations and objectives of the course.

• Implements and enforces comprehensive safety program for employees, members and guests on course in compliance with local, state and federal laws

• Maintains complete, detailed and accurate records on maintenance quality, including without limitation, inventory, payroll, weather data, pesticide and fertilizer applications and equipment failures

• Communicates as necessary with golf professional staff to discuss conditions of facilities, maintenance plans and scheduled events

• Insures that chemicals, petroleum and other controlled products are used, stored, and disposed of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations. Maintains required records and strives to minimize the use of chemicals and petroleum products

• Attends turf conferences, equipment shows, workshops and other educational programs to maintain a current knowledge of technical and turf innovations and changes that could affect the department’s operations

• Assist in the preparation and revision of grounds manual with direction from the Green and Grounds Committee

• Maintains procedures for preservation of supplies and equipment and performs periodic inventory reviews to monitor use and prevent loss or theft.

• Assists in the establishment of short and long-range plans for the golf course

• Oversees all course construction

• Conducts daily facility and Land Company grounds security checks ensuring accurate inventory of equipment and structures

• Continued professional development and training activities

• Assists in Management of all infrastructure systems; lake water provisioning, including pump house, golf course irrigation supply and resident lake water supply; septic; roads; drainage; signage; beach facilities; structures (docks and non-leased buildings). This includes maintenance and repair of these systems, and if outside contractors are required, overseeing their work. It also includes maintaining documentation for these systems and development of any other records necessary for ongoing maintenance and repairs.

• Manages and participates in snow removal from roadways and resident driveways.

• Assist in oversight of tree removal requests from Land Company residents.

• Assists in management of all resident services, including trash collection and requested residential work.

Compensation / Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience. Bald Peak has a competitive salary structure with opportunity for growth. Health, 401k plan, life insurance, short and long-term disability, vacations and personal time, uniforms, association dues, continuing education opportunities, golfing privileges

Education Level Required: Two or four-year degree in Turfgrass Management program or related field. Minimum three to five years related experience in a private club setting or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Date Position available: January 1, 2021

Application Deadline: November 15, 2020

Apply To: Caleb Rudolph, Superintendent

How to Apply (electronically or by mail):

                                                  crudolph@baldpeak.org
                                                                      or
                                                            Caleb Rudolph
                                          Superintendent of Golf & Grounds
                                                              PO Box 201
                                                   Melvin Village, NH 03850

Date Posted: October 13, 2020

Facility Name:       Kernwood Country Club

Facility Location: 1 Kernwood Street, Salem, MA

Position / Title:     Assistant Superintendent

Facility Description: 18 hole Classic 1914 Donald Ross design, 6400 yds; bent/poa greens, tees and fairways. Will be working under Senior Assistant and have a great opportunity to move into his position when it becomes available in the future.

Experience Desired: 2-3 years working on a golf course with experience operating equipment and irrigation repairs

Duties Description: Knowledge on how to hand water; chemical and fertilizer applications; crew management

Special Skills: Must obtain applicators license within 60 days of employment

Compensation / Benefits:  $950-$1000/week; health/life insurance; meals; clothing allowance; golf privileges

Education Level Required:  2-year degree or winter school certificate

Date Position Available:  Immediately

Application Deadline:  October 31st

Apply To: John Eggleston, Superintendent

How to Apply (electronically): email sent to John@kernwood.org

Date Posted: September 29th

Facility Name:        Hopkinton Country Club

Facility Location:   Hopkinton, MA

Position / Title:      Assistant Superintendent

Facility Description: Hopkinton Country Club was redesigned in 2002 to create a par 71, 6711 yard Championship golf course with a slope rating of 136 from the blue tees. The renovations at Hopkinton Country Club were directed by Welsh Golf Course Architect Ian Scott-Taylor. Ian’s goal for Hopkinton Country Club was to create an old-world golf course, where strategy plays a key role in the golfers shot selection. Along with the 18-hole golf course HCC consists of 450 members with a practice facility, pool facility, tennis courts, and bocce court.

In the Fall of 2020/Spring of 2021 HCC will be undergoing multiple projects including an ongoing tree removal program, rebuilding various bunkers in house, extensive drainage improvements, along with many future capital projects.

The responsibilities of the Assistant Superintendent are to assist the Superintendent to achieve our yearly agronomic and staffing goals which include, but are not limited to, crew management, water management, fertilizer and chemical applications, drainage installation, tree removal, irrigation repair, and numerous agronomic and cultural practices.

Experience Desired: A minimum of 3 year’s experience at either a private or high-end public golf facility are required.

Special Skills: Must possess or attain MA pesticide applicator's license prior to 4/1/2021

Applicant must be willing to work long hours during our peak golf season, which runs from April 1 through November 15. Knowledge of the game of golf a must.

Experience in managing poa/bent pushup style greens a plus.

Compensation / Benefits: $55,000-$65,000 annually, depending on experience, meals, uniforms, golf privileges, health insurance, 401k after 1 year, vacation, sick and personal time, dues to GCSAA and local affiliation, bonuses

Education Level Required: Minimum A.S. in Turf or related field. B.S. in Turf or related preferred.

Date Position Available: 10/1/20

Apply To: Justin Gagne, Superintendent

How to Apply (electronically): send by email to: jgagne@hopkintoncc.com

Date Posted: September 27, 2020

George Wright Golf Course is an 18 hole Municipal golf course owned and operated by The City of Boston Parks and Recreation Department. It is a Classic Donald Ross Designed Golf Course, presently ranked as the #1 Municipal Golf Course in Massachusetts, and consistently in the top 30 municipal golf courses in the US. George Wright averages about 40, 000 rounds of golf per season.

The Assistant Golf Course Superintendent is a full time, year around position which reports directly to The Golf Course Superintendent and indirectly to The Director of Golf.

The Assistant Superintendent will work closely with The Superintendent managing all aspects of golf course operations, with the specific goal of providing the Assistant the tools and knowledge to eventually become a golf course superintendent.

The following are some examples of tasks The Assistant will perform/assist the Superintendent in:

- Fertility applications
- Plant protection/spray applications to greens, tees and fairway/roughs
- Record keeping of all Fertility and Pesticide applications
- Irrigation system repair, troubleshooting and recordkeeping
- Irrigation system operation and programming
- Pump station maintenance and operation
- Irrigation system winterization
- Golf course set up
- Staff interviewing and training
- Assist in compiling daily weekly and monthly on course job tasks
- Scouting the golf course for Disease pathogens, insect pests and drought stressed turfgrass areas   and coordinating corrective measures.
- On course supervision of staff, supervising small course projects (drainage, etc.)
- Working on the course with staff daily as time permits.
- Assisting in the Cultural maintenance programs on the course.
- Assisting the Mechanic when time permits
- Winter on course work and snow removal when applicable.
- Assisting the management of off season Capital Improvement projects.
- Assist the Superintendent with the daily duty rosters of the Summer Caddy Scholar Program.

The ideal candidate will have:

- A minimum of a A.S. Degree in plant/soil sciences or Turfgrass
  management degree
- 3 years experience of increasing responsibility of Golf Course
  Maintenance at a golf course in the Northern part of the US with Cool
  season turfgrass experience.
- Have or be able to obtain with 90 Days of Hire, a Massachusetts
  Category 37 Commercial Pesticide Applicator license.
- Must be upon date of hire, a FULL TIME RESIDENT of the City of Boston.
- Ablity to pass A City of Boston Physical Exam and Cori background
  check.
- Be self -motivated, have some hands on experience with irrigation
  repair, fertility and pesticide applications, and a solid general knowledge
  of safe the operation of most Golf Course Maintenance equipment.
- Some overtime is to be expected, primarily during the busiest months of
  the season (May 1st until October 1St)
- Some Spanish language skills are a big plus
- Personnel management experience a plus.

Benefits:

-Salary Range 42,000.00 to 58,000.00
- sick/personal time
- paid vacation
- health insurance/Dental
- Holidays
- municipal pension retirement plan

All Applications must be submitted to the City of Boston via Boston.gov Career Center Portal.

Questions – please contact:
Len Curtin
Golf Course Superintendent
George Wright Golf Course
len.curtin@boston .gov
617 839 3613

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Application deadline – 9/25/2020