Coosa Country Club 

2nd Assistant Superintendent  position

Coosa Country Club est.1909 is a Historic George Cobb designed 18-hole private Country Club located in Rome, Georgia. Coosa is well known for being the host of many major Georgia Amateur Tournaments. The 18-hole course features Penncross bentgrass greens, bermuda/zoysia grass Tees, bermuda grass Fairways and Rough, and fescue in many native common areas.

The individual we are seeking needs to be hard working, self-driven, and a highly motivated person.  This is a hands-on position that requires hard work and dedication towards advancing your career.  The job requires the individual to obtain a Ga. pesticide applicators license within 6 months of employment. Excellent opportunity for a recent college graduate looking to get a foot in the door at a great private club. Upward advancement/promotion available.

In fall of 2022 the Coosa Country golf course will be undergoing a complete irrigation renovation. In spring of 2023 the Club has plans to complete their Master Plan doing a complete redesign and restoration of all Putting Greens, and bunkering. This would be a great project for an aspiring Superintendent to be a part of to gain some construction experience. 

Requirements
 

Description:
The 2nd Assistant Superintendent will develop the skills and knowledge to assist in the management of all golf course maintenance responsibilities through a combination of training and hands-on experience. Coosa Country Club offers a great opportunity for aspiring Golf Course Superintendents to work and learn in an environment of consistent improvement. The 2nd assisitant position at Coosa Country Club will be actively involved with all golf course operations, spraying applications, irrigation, and team development. Our goal is to help you lay a solid foundation on which to build a successful Golf Course Superintendent career.

The primary responsibility will be assisting the Golf Course Superintendent and the Assistant Superintendent in the supervision and training of the maintenance staff as well as properly applying pesticides and fertilizer to the golf course. This individual will also be involved with irrigation repair and maintenance as well as greens management and course set up.  This position will have weekend crew management responsibilities every third weekend.

Career Mentoring:
Building a strong agronomic foundation is important but many miss building a strong professional background which can help land them the job they want. At Coosa CC we strive to inspire, motivate, and coach you to success. As a vital role to Coosa Country Club Golf Course Maintenance Team, the 2nd Assistant is responsible for the maintenance and care of the golf course and grounds working directly with the Golf Course Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent. This is a transitional position to provide guidance for an individual’s growth and promotion in the golf course industry.

Specific Job Knowledge, Requirements, Skills and Abilities:

• Have completed, or completing a degree in turf management or related field
• Knowledge of the proper spraying techniques required for the maintenance of the golf course
• Read and understand general business publications, professional publications, etc.
• Operate the necessary equipment required for the maintenance of the golf courses and grounds
• Have or obtain within 6 months a GA state pesticide applicators license
• Show a strong interest in self-improvement by joining  professional organizations as well as participating in continuing      education or training opportunities such as seminars, trade shows, etc.
• Entry level computer skills

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Golf Course Management:
Operations

• Accountable for daily updating of course details and work progress spreadsheets
• Active role in monitoring of daily staff assignments versus course standards
• Course set-up, cutting hole locations, managing teeing areas, detail work
• Spraying Application required for the maintenance of the golf courses and grounds
• Wilt-watching, Bentgrass greens management
• Irrigation repair and maintenance
• Assist in routine maintenance work such as, walk mowing, bunkers, trimming, etc...
• Show a strong interest in self-improvement by joining professional organizations as well as participating in continuing      education or training opportunities such as seminars, workshops, and trade shows 

Benefits: Uniforms, Golf privileges, lunch provided, personal and vacation time, medical/Dental 90% paid, 401K with match, and GCSAA dues,

How to apply: Please send resumes to: Tim Cunningham, CGCS, tim@coosacountryclub.org
visit our website @coosacountryclub.org

Golf Course experience necessary.  2-4 year Turf  degree or related field required. Ability to obtain Ga. Pesticide License within six months.