1st Assistant Golf Course Superintendent - The Nelson

1st Assistant Golf Course SuperintendentDIVISION: The Nelson Golf and Sports ClubDEPARTMENT: Golf Course MaintenanceREPORTS TO: Golf Course Superintendent & Director of AgronomySTATUS: ExemptAre you looking to be part of a company that will stand the test of time, create opportunities for you to grow and to have fun? Then we welcome you to join Century Golf Partners at The Nelson Golf and Sports as an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent.The Nelson Golf and Sports Club is 36 holes of golf over 400 acres of pure luxury. Ranked among America's leading venues, TPC Las Colinas and Cottonwood Valley are part of our comprehensive, award-winning Dallas golf club and resort. TPC proudly hosted the Byron Nelson Championship, an annual PGA TOUR event for 35 years and is an 18-hole, par 70 course measuring 7,166 yards from the championship tees. The 18-hole, par 71 Cottonwood Valley golf course measures 7,120 yards. The golf courses consist of Bentgrass greens and Bermudagrass fairways, tees, and rough.As a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, the two private golf courses have an array of native and ornamental plants and wildlife inventory. The Agronomy Department has been honored with the 2017, 2020, 2021, 2023 Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards (ELGA), which are presented annually by GCSAA and Golf Digest. The awards recognize golf course superintendents and their courses for overall course management excellence and best management practices in the areas of water conservation, water quality management, energy conservation, pollution prevention, waste management, wildlife and habitat conservation, communication and outreach, and leadership.The Assistant Golf Course Superintendent shares responsibility for leading, overseeing and assisting in the execution of daily operations of the Golf Course Maintenance department to achieve the property standards. Including, but not limited to supervising and completing routine golf course maintenance, chemical/fertilizer applications and record keeping, and equipment operation.EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTSA Certificate, Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Turf Management or related experience.EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS2+ years turf grass management experience required.Bentgrass management in transition zone preferredSupervisory, coaching and staff development experience requiredAdvanced knowledge of agronomy and turfgrass management practices with the ability to teach others.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSCurrent (or ability to obtain) state certification or licensing as a pesticide applicatorAble to lift 50 lbs.Able to withstand outside working conditions.Able to make decisions to benefit the company.Good communication skills and work with others in a team atmosphere.Valid driver's license.JOB BENEFITSMedicalDentalVision401K MatchEmployee DiscountsPaid Time OffGCSAA and Local Chapter DuesDaily MealsOTHER CATEGORIESDate Job Available: ASAPSalary Range: $60,000 - $70,000 DOEWebsite: Home - The Nelson Golf & Sports Club (thenelsongolfandsportsclub.com)OUR HISTORY....... HOW IT ALL BEGANIn 2005, several of the partners came together to realize a long-desired dream and created Century Golf Partners; a golf investment and management company. In the same year, the company also acquired the exclusive worldwide rights to the Arnold Palmer Golf Management brand and accordingly, Century Golf Partners operates many of its clubs under the Arnold Palmer Golf Management name. The initial focus of the company was to assemble a world-class team of highly experienced hospitality and golf industry professionals to acquire and operate country clubs, daily fee golf courses and golf resorts throughout the U.S. With the belief that clubs and golf courses must have a comprehensive strategy and disciplined business approach to be sustainable, the leadership team set out to help clubs and golf courses succeed in communities throughout the country. The plan was executed to perfection, and after acquiring two significant portfolios and several individual clubs, Century Golf Partners became one of the fastest growing companies in club and golf management company history.The Company is led by partners Jim Hinckley, Doug Howe, Ken Story, Greg Adair and our non-executive chair, Peter Ueberroth along with highly experienced Principals and leaders. Several members of the leadership team have worked together for over 25 years and are some of the most qualified professionals in our industry. Collectively, they have operated over 500 golf courses worldwide and hosted some of the most premier events in golf such as the Women's U.S. Open, the Honda Classic, the Disney Classic, and many more.Today, the Company continues to seek opportunities to expand its portfolio of clubs and has created alliances and affiliations to provide unique and extensive benefits to our Members and Guests through club networks and loyalty club programs. Our Team Members include some of the most innovative and service-committed people in the club and golf business. With a solid foundation, outstanding infrastructure and incredible potential, Century Golf Partners is poised to continue our rapid growth and achieve our vision to be the most sought after business partner in golf. Achieving this vision will allow us to continue to attract and retain the best people, to reinvest and reinvent our clubs when needed, and help improve the communities we live and work in. We will be able to better support our charitable partners which include The First Tee, Folds of Honor and Arnold Palmer's Hospital for Children.About Arnold Palmer Golf ManagementArnold Palmer won 92 professional golf tournaments, including seven majors. His love of the game and hard-charging approach are legendary among those who follow his career. Beyond the magnificent performance record, his magnetic personality, integrity and unfailing sense of kindness to everybody with whom he comes in contact, his humanitarian and charitable efforts have endeared him to millions worldwide. His upstanding character, family values, and humility have truly made him the most trusted name in golf.Arnold Palmer Golf Management operates clubs in the true spirit of Mr. Palmer - with a dedicated will-to-win, respect and consideration of others and with honor and integrity. Our Team Members work to create great experiences for every Member and every Guest, every day. We want to ensure Mr. Palmer is proud of the work we do under his name and that we fittingly represent this great American legend.