JOB OPENING: Hyde Park Golf and Country Club - Senior Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

September 26, 2024 4:01 PM | Chris DeMain (Administrator)

Hyde Park Golf and Country Club, located in Cincinnati, Ohio is seeking a Senior Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to grow and hone in their skills in turfgrass, management, and leadership while developing industry relationships. 

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If you have a desire to be trusted, grow your expertise, and crave being part of an innovative, fun work environment, we’re the perfect fit for you. 

Club Highlights:

  • Staff: 8 full time employees, 20 part time employees  
  • Maintenance Budget: $1.5 M 
  • Annual Rounds: 22,000
  • Typical work schedule: 55 hours in season, 40 hours off season. No offseason snow removal past 3:00 pm December-March 
  • Grass types: Converting to 007 XI greens, tee and approaches, Meyer Zoysia grass fairways, Fine Fescue native areas, Turf Type Tall Fescue Rough 
  • Equipment: Primarily Baroness - leased and purchased 
  • Irrigation system: 2025 instillation of Rainbird IC System 
  • Future projects: Comprehensive restoration of the golf course in July of 2025 touching all areas of the property
  • Future events: Local USGA events 

SUCCESS TRAITS OF INDIVIDUAL:

  • Strong critical thinking and active listening skills
  • Able to multitask
  • Lead, guide and mentor
  • The individual is driven by high quality standards, and consistent achievement of high-quality standards.
  • Proactive, and likes variety in their daily job
  • Aspire to grow and develop in turfgrass industry

INITIAL PRIORITIES OF POSITION:

  • Work collaboratively with other Assistant Superintendents, Equipment Manager and other departments
  • Organize and manage daily operations
  • Strike a balance of detail-orientation and problem-solving in an efficient manner
  • Contribute, coach, and mentor the next turfgrass professionals

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND APTITUDE: 

The Grounds Department’s mission is to provide the highest quality of conditioning on a daily basis for the members and guests. The Assistant Grounds Superintendent plays an integral leadership role in collaboration, critical thinking and decision making in all facets of the operation including but not limited to:

  • Team leadership and operations management of 20 staff members
  • Knowledge of cloud-based collaboration (Google Drive and other industry applications)
  • Budget and agronomic program development
  • Attendance of committee, GCA meetings
  • Mentoring/Coaching of turfgrass interns and Assistant-in-Training
  • Data collection and interpretation to make informed decisions
  • Pesticide and fertilizer applications
  • Moisture management and irrigation troubleshooting
  • Development of partner and industry relationships

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
  • $80,000/annually 
  • Holiday Bonus
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401k
  • PTO/Vacation
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Continued education
  • Local & national dues
  • Meals provided when club is open
  • Uniforms
  • Golfing privileges
  • Cell phone allowance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Graduate of 2 or 4-year turfgrass program
  • 4-7 years of experience
  • Able to obtain Ohio Pesticide License
  • Spanish Speaking a plus but not required 

ABOUT US:

Originally founded in 1909, Hyde Park is consistently recognized as a club of excellence, providing a traditional country club atmosphere with exceptional hospitality and modern amenities, including an outstanding Donald Ross 18-Hole golf course. Recently, the club has partnered with Golf Course Architect (GCA) Tyler Rae and Associates and McDonald & Sons to restore the golf course and transform the infrastructure.

To learn more, please visit: https://www.hydeparkcc.com/




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