Assistant Director of Golf

Timberlin Golf Course

Position Available: July 1, 2010

Function: Under the direction of the Director of Golf, oversees golf course maintenance and upkeep, ensuring proper course set up, irrigation repairs, proper fertilization and pesticide calibration, daily scheduling, personnel supervision, project management and record keeping. Manages the golf course in the absence of the Director.

Typical Duties, Responsibilities, Tasks & Assignments:

• Provides hands-on training of employees in the effective maintenance of the grounds including turf management techniques, equipment utilization and chemical application.
• Forecasts and prioritizes the grounds workload and creates daily assignments. Posts and reports all overtime as required by collective bargaining contract. Maintains employee attendance records and submits weekly payroll.
• Monitors the maintenance and upkeep of course property and inputs the data into the monthly and annual spreadsheets tracking schedules and future forecasting.
• Conducts routine safety and quality assurance inspections of golf course grounds as well as other areas utilized by staff. Reports areas of concern to the Director. Monitors the conditions and provides monthly reports.
• Distributes pesticides and application instructions and ensures that they are handled and used properly and safely. Prepares annual Department of Environment Protection reports on pesticide usage and ensures accuracy.
• Works in conjunction with the Director of Golf to prepare annual budget and five year capital improvement plans.
• Assists with negotiating vendor services including chemical purchases, course supplies and computer support. Processes purchase orders via the online system, adhering to the confines of the budget and ensuring prudent fiscal management. Evaluates purchase needs and makes cost savings recommendations to the Assistant Director.
• Works in conjunction with the Director in the design and installation of both hardscapes and greenscapes.
• Provides management, guidance and evaluation of golf course staff in an effort to develop employees to their fullest potential. Oversees labor relations and serves as the Step 2 Grievance Administrator. Conducts and completes employee evaluations and provides written reports to the Director.
• Ensures compliance with all relevant federal and state requirements as they relate to chemical applications. Maintains and observes all safety policies and procedures to ensure safe work conditions and reduce hazards at all times. Practices energy conservation.
• Works closely with the appropriate staff to develop on-going equipment maintenance schedules. Creates and maintains an electronic scheduling system to ensure compliance with annual maintenance schedules.
• Responds to calls for duty at irregular hours to cope with emergency situations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Special Skills & Requirements: Associates in Turf management or 4-year degree in a related field required. Must possess a CT Golf Course Supervisory License or a CT Custom Grounds License with a minimum of three years of supervisory experience. Proficient skills in MS Office and golf course software, along with strong leadership and communication skills required. Extensive knowledge of materials, methods and equipment used in the maintenance of grounds, shrubs, hedges, tees, roads, and walkways, required. Must possess a valid U.S. Drivers license.

Salary and Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience. Benefit package to include medical and dental insurance.

Please send resume to:
Berlin Town Hall - Town Manager’s Office
240 Kensington Road, Berlin, CT 06037
Email to: swagner@town.berlin.ct.us

Application Deadline: June 7, 2010