Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
Overview
The Arlington Heights Park District (AHPD) is a public park and recreation agency located in Arlington Heights, Illinois—one of the largest communities in Chicago's prestigious northwest suburban corridor. Our mission is to enrich the community by providing fun, accessible and impactful recreation and facilities for every age and season. However you choose to recreate, we have something for you. We aim to serve everyone equally and fairly across our 22 facilities—including five community centers with outdoor pools, Arlington Ridge Center, two tennis clubs, two public golf clubs, Lake Arlington, Arlington Heights Historical Museum, the Senior Center and 58 parks across 716 acres of land. In our over 95-year history we have earned multiple distinctions recognizing our high-quality standards of excellence, including three National Gold Medal Awards, maintaining a Moody’s AAA bond rating for nine years and receiving multiple awards for fiscal responsibility.
General Golf Information
Golf at the Arlington Heights Park District provides 27 holes of play at two courses and a driving Range. Arlington Lakes Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-68 course that has been a local favorite for over 40 years. Superbly manicured greens, tees, & fairways combine with an excellent design to provide a quality course for players of all levels. Nickol Knoll Golf Club is built on 56 hilly acres and is one of the most unique par 3 courses in the state. Three holes feature vertical-drop tee shots and two holes boast up-hill shots to the green. The 9-hole, par-3 course features 27 sand bunkers, and water comes into play on two of the nine holes. Sunset Meadows Driving Range and Golf Learning Center has twenty-five hitting stations that are lighted for extended evening use with four target greens for additional course-like atmosphere. There is also a practice green available.
Job Specific Information
Come join the Arlington Heights Park District and be part of the team that makes our courses outstanding. The Assistant Golf Course Superintendent will assist in overseeing and coordinating operations of the District's golf course maintenance, repair, development and construction of the grounds. This position reports to the Golf Course Superintendent. The ideal candidate will be a professional with experience in golf course maintenance, values the art of listening, experience supervising staff, and collaborates well with others.
Essential Job Duties
• Assists with supervision of the mowing, watering and maintenance of tees, green, fairways, and related areas
• Assists with the supervision of the planting, fertilizing and maintenance of turf at District golf properties.
• Inspects turf areas daily for fungus, insects and undesirable vegetation
• Assists with the supervision of the maintenance and repair of construction maintenance equipment, golf cart fleet, and parks equipment.
• Keeps inventory records on all equipment and commodities used in maintenance operations
• Assists with the planning of in-house and contracted capital maintenance projects
• Collaborates on the irrigation management of the District golf properties
• Assists with the hiring, training, and supervision of part-time seasonal staff
Education, Experience and Training
• AA/AS in Agronomy, Turf, Horticulture or related field from an accredited college or university, BA/BS preferred
• Minimum of two to three years of demonstrated success maintaining golf courses and driving ranges
• Or, any equivalent combination of education, experience and training
• Valid Illinois Pesticide Public Applicator License (turfs, ornamentals, etc)
• CPR and AED Certification required within six months of employment
Please apply at: https://ahpd.bamboohr.com/careers/61