Property Description:
Lake of Isles, a 36-hole Rees Jones-designed golf club located in North Stonington, Connecticut, opened in May 2005. Owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and located across the street from Foxwoods Resort Casino, the two courses wind their way through 900 acres of wooded Connecticut countryside and surround a 90-acre lake. Managed by Kempersports, known for their outstanding upscale golf course management, development and marketing, Lake of Isles offers the ultimate golf experience. In addition to superior service and impeccable course conditions, amenities include a 50,000 sq. ft. clubhouse, a state-of-the-art indoor and outdoor practice facility.
Position Summary:
As the Assistant Superintendent at Lake of Isles you will be involved in all facets of maintaining both golf courses, the grounds and equipment. You will assist the Director of Agronomy and Course Superintendents with managing the crew, fertilizer and pesticide applications, and daily planning among other responsibilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assisting in the development of the annual maintenance budget and operating plan.
- Planning and implementing staffing schedules to ensure quality standards achieved with fiscal responsibility.
- Supervising and performing various maintenance duties to maintain golf course in proper playing condition according to Company standards.
- Supervising development and maintenance of drainage, irrigation, pumping and water reservoir systems.
- Supervising all planting, fertilizing and care of turf, plants, shrubs, and trees on the golf course and grounds.
- Supervising course construction projects.
- Supervising equipment maintenance and repair operations. Establish and implement a cleaning and preventative maintenance program for appropriate equipment, tools, vehicles, etc.
- Managing quality and cleanliness standards including, but not limited to, employee hygiene and uniforms, equipment repair areas, equipment storage areas, chemical and fertilizer storage areas, receiving areas, washing areas, break areas, restrooms, etc.
- Monitoring the purchase order and receiving program to maintain proper inventories of supplies and ensure proper quantity and price on all purchases.
- Ensuring compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, OSHA rules and regulations, relating to chemical and fertilizer storage and disposal, employee safety, public safety, etc.
- Managing employment activities for applicable staff members, including but not limited to, personnel recruitment and selection, performance evaluations, training, compensation, discipline and termination.
- Maintaining accurate records pertaining to department activities including, but not limited to, labor schedules, course maintenance, construction activities, equipment repair, safety meetings and activities, fertilizer and chemical applications and pest control practices. Assure the efficient and timely submission of all required operational and financial reports.
- Maintaining knowledge of current and projected industry developments through continuous attention to industry periodicals and participation in relevant trade organizations and education.
- Performing other duties as appropriate.
Qualifications:
- High school education required, college degree preferred.
- 1 to 3 years golf course maintenance, supervisory and/or management experience.
- Demonstrated experience and capability in the areas of budget development, fiscal management, strategic planning, staff management.
- Demonstrated quality written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to analyze and solve problems; efficiently handle multiple duties under pressure with minimal supervision; work flexible hours as required including nights/weekends.
- Positive attitude, professional manner and appearance in all situations.
Supervises:
Maintenance Foreman, Spray Tech, Irrigation Specialist, Equipment Operators
