What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Superintendent position at Campbell University?
Department: Keith Hills
Status: Full Time
Position Summary:
The assistant golf course superintendent reports directly to the golf course superintendent. Under the superintendent's supervision, the assistant superintendent directs and participates in the maintenance of the golf course tees, greens, fairways, and other turf areas; supervises the maintenance and repair of irrigation systems; and performs chemical and fertilizer applications to areas on the golf course. The assistant superintendent may serve in the superintendent's capacity during his/her absence.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assists in planning and supervising the maintenance of greens, tees and fairways; schedules work; and supervises the employees and the use of the equipment.
Performs the daily set up of the golf course by checking and maintaining correct moistures for turf plants, cutting cups and supervising other employees.
Performs chemical and fertilizer applications on golf course properties; including greens, tees, fairways, roughs and landscape areas.
Maintains and repairs the irrigation system, pipes and irrigation heads as needed, including all facets of golf course irrigation.
This position demands accuracy, honesty, integrity and the ability to work within the Christian mission of Campbell University.
Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Education/Experience:
2 or 4 year degree in Turfgrass Management or related field.
2 or more years’ experience in golf course maintenance or a related field preferred.
Experience in a higher education or non-profit sector is also preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Obtain a North Carolina Pesticide License within 6 months of hire.
Maintain a valid North Carolinas driver’s license.
Complete knowledge of chemical application equipment.
Responsible for reading, understanding and keeping current with chemical labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
Demonstrate tact, a positive attitude, courtesy and discretion in dealing with golfers, faculty, staff, students, and university officials.
Work independently as well as function effectively in a team and within a diverse group of people.
Detail-oriented and willing to work in a changing environment.
Upon hire, have a broad knowledge of, and abide by, Campbell University policies and procedures, including, but not limited to; Title IX and FERPA guidelines.
To Apply For This Position:
Campbell University is unable to accept paper or email applications. IMPORTANT: A cover letter, CV, or resume, and contact information for three professional references are requested as part of the application process. Applications without these attachments may be considered incomplete. If you have any questions, or if you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing an application for employment contact the Human Resources Department at 910-893-1256 or email employment@campbell.edu. Campbell University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Campbell University maintains a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Accordingly, the University is committed to administering all educational and employment activities without discrimination as to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ethnicity or national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, protected veteran and military status and any other characteristic protected by law, except where appropriate and authorized by law. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, the following employment decisions and practices: hiring; upgrading; promotions; demotions or transfers; layoffs; recalls; terminations; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; selection for training, including apprenticeship; and recruitment or recruitment advertising.
Employees and applicants of Campbell University will not be subjected to any form of harassment or discrimination for exercising rights protected by, or because of their participation in, an investigation or compliance review related to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998, or any other federal or state nondiscrimination law, rule, or regulation.
Campbell University also maintains affirmative action programs to implement our equal employment opportunity policy. Employees or applicants who wish to review appropriate portions of these affirmative action programs may schedule an appointment to do so by contacting Human Resources at the Buies Creek campus, during normal business hours.