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Golf Course Assistant Superintendent - Cabot Cliffs

Cabot Cape Breton • Inverness, NS • 4d ago

Title:Golf Course Assistant Superintendent - Cabot Cliffs

Reports to:Golf Course Superintendent - Cabot Cliffs

Job Type:Full Time, Year-Round

Location: Inverness, Nova Scotia, CANADA B0E 1N0

About Cabot Cape Breton

Located on over a mile of sandy beach along the coast of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia—and nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the picturesque town of Inverness—Cabot Cape Breton is Canada’s first and only authentic links golf resort. Featuring 47 holes of exhilarating golf.

Our Cabot Cape Breton resort includes two acclaimed World Top 100 courses, a practice facility equipped with Trackman Range, 72 rooms of award-winning accommodation, 63 luxury Golf Villas and Homes, with Cliffs Lots under construction, exquisite dining in four on-site restaurants, two clay tennis courts, outdoor activities and a significant new Clubhouse at Cabot Cliffs under construction.Cabot Cape Breton is intended to excite and inspire at every turn.

Position Overview:

The Assistant Superintendent at Cabot Cliffs will bring a strong presence and leadership to support the Superintendent and their team, through this, help create superior course conditions for our resort guests. In addition, the successful candidate will bring passion, team leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to support their department in an inclusive and supportive manner, all with the united goal of achieving organizational success.

Core Accountabilities:

Ability to train and oversee the scheduling of all turf maintenance staff.
Understand comprehensive course maintenance schedules, including all clubhouse grounds.
Ensure the prolonged health and sustainability of the turfgrass with the use of appropriate applications.
In conjunction with the Superintendent, oversee and implement various on-course projects and development.
Understanding irrigation systems and pump house operations.
Ability to repair and troubleshoot irrigation issues.
Have or be willing to get a Nova Scotia Pesticide Applicators license.
Assist with all winter snow clearing and maintenance requirements.
Excellent communication skills when dealing with guests and colleagues alike.
Must be proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Work with other Agronomy team members to ensure facility success.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties:

Implement Cabot operating, human resources, safety policies and procedures for the turf department and golf course operation and maintenance.
Report daily to the Superintendent on golf course conditions and concerns, staffing issues and activities, equipment, and inventory status.
Implement planned scheduled work duties of department personnel. Monitor performance to ensure safety, customer service standards and productivity goals are achieved. Keep overtime hours to a minimum.
Coordinate and oversee the Turf Department personnel's daily activities, monitor performance, provide evaluations, and implement performance improvement plans as appropriate.
Ensure that the grounds are maintained per Company cleanliness and appearance standards.
Implement all approved agronomic plans according to written and verbal instructions.
Coordinates golf course improvements, repairs and maintenance programs while considering player access, golf season peaks and company goals.
Ensure accurate tracking of inventories, fertilizer and pesticide applications, cultural activities, and weather conditions.
Maintain a pleasant and professional manner when addressing associates, contractors, sales personnel, and guests.
Maintain knowledge of current industry developments through continuous attention to golf industry periodicals and participation in relevant trade associations and organizations.
Ensure all practices and tasks comply with the company's environmental protection policy.
Accountable for all accurate calibration of all application equipment required for fertilizer and pesticide applications.
Perform additional duties as required.

Experience, Qualifications & Skills:

Looking for a team member with great attitude, passion, drive, and experience.
Post-secondary degree or diploma in turfgrass science or a related field
3+ years in a similar management role in the golf industry

Start Date & Employment Duration:

Start Date as soon as available.
Employment Full Time, Year-Round.

Compensation & Benefits:

The compensation package is commensurate with experience and additional factors which will include a competitive base salary ranging from $63,000-$67,000, sales incentives, and benefits.