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University of Tennessee, Knoxville · 1 month ago

Assistant Golf Facility Superintendent - Tennessee Athletics - UTK

Knoxville, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is seeking an Assistant Golf Facility Superintendent to assist in overseeing the operations of the Golf Practice Facility. The role involves implementing strategies for facility management, organizing events, and training staff to ensure the facility is maintained for daily operations and events.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assists in implementing the strategy of the Superintendent for maintaining the Golf Practice Facility and course so that it is usable day-in and day-out for events and daily golf team operation

Assists in carrying out daily facility programs and 90-day action plans for facility and course management: 40 acres of high maintenance athletic turf, including 1.5 acres of putting green turf and cross-country course

Assists in setting up for all internal (team, university, athletics department, etc.) and external (community, etc.) events hosted at the Golf Practice facility

Assists in creating/implementing facility and course schedules for men's and women's golf programs

Assists in the execution of all special requests (both internal and external) regarding facility management

Assists in organizing the work of designated personnel, training full/part time staff members and student workers on the use of equipment, execution of daily work responsibilities and preventative maintenance measures on facilities, grounds and equipment

Assists in the implementation of cultural and chemical programs for practice course management

Assists in the management of facility equipment and inventory supplies for daily operations

Assists in purchasing any facility or practice course need to support preventative maintenance and enhancement

Assists in maintaining all landscaped areas within the facility

Other duties as assigned by the Golf Facility Superintendent and Director of Sports Surfaces

Qualification

Golf facility maintenanceCrew managementPower equipment operationTurf managementSafety hazard identificationDiagnostic skillsProfessional attitudeTask managementComputer proficiencySmall engine maintenanceLarge facility maintenanceCommunication skillsTime managementTeamwork

Required

Education: High school diploma or GED

Experience: 1-3 years (can include part-time, GA, student, or internship positions) of golf course facility experience at the collegiate or professional levels

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Knowledge of general equipment and golf facility maintenance

Knowledge of golf course operations and playing format requirements for course usage

Ability to manage crew members and assign tasks

Ability to manage multiple tasks assigned

Ability to identify safety hazards and fix or report them

Solid communication skills

Ability to maintain a friendly and professional attitude

Excellent diagnostic skills

Ability to work in a team environment

Time management skills

Preferred

Education: Bachelor's degree in Turf Management or related field. TN pesticides license

Experience: Crew leadership experience at a professional or collegiate venue

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Computer savvy: Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft

Ability to climb ladders and use lifts

Ability to read, and follow oral and written instructions

Ability to operate power equipment: mowers, weed eaters, tractors, aerators, sprayers etc

Ability to accurately evaluate field maintenance needs, efficient personnel use, and employee performance

Ability to direct employees

Knowledge of small engine maintenance

Knowledge of large golf facility & grounds daily maintenance

Company

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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As the state’s land grant, research-intensive institution, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is a university that leads.

Founded in 1794

Knoxville, TN, US

10001+ employees

https://www.utk.edu

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