Wascana Country Club in Regina is seeking a year-round, full-time assistant superintendent.
The hard-working, dependable and self-motivated individual selected will be responsible for supervising and assisting with the day-to-day operations of the turf care department. The golf course is currently in the process of renovating two holes every other year following the course master plan created by Doug Carrick.
Responsibilities
Report directly to the golf course superintendent.
Assist with training and supervising on all daily golf course operations.
Assist with applications of fertilizers, chemicals and all cultural practices.
Produce records of all fertilizer and chemical applications.
Repair and improve irrigation system alongside irrigation technician.
Operate skid steer, tractors and other light equipment.
Supervise small labour forces for special projects.
Qualifications
Must possess strong leadership, communications and interpersonal skills.
A turfgrass management degree or diploma.
Minimum three years of experience as a second assistant or similar role.
Basic knowledge regarding the application of granular and liquid fertilizer and chemicals.
Basic knowledge in irrigation repairs and troubleshooting.
Must possess a valid driver’s licence.
Must possess a valid Saskatchewan pesticide applicators licence or be willing to attain one.
Competitive salary and benefits package that will commensurate based on experience
Applications will be accepted until January 13 and will be treated in the strictest confidence. The club thanks every applicant for their interest in the position, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted. It is the club’s desire to have the successful candidate in place by no later than March 15.
Interested candidates should submit a resume along with a detailed cover letter in Word or PDF format with Subject Line: Last Name, First Name, Assistant Superintendent to Chad Fawcett via e-mail:
chad@wascanacountryclub.com.