Assistant Superintendent Aldeen Golf Club

In coordination with the Superintendent, develop, plan, manage, and perform high quality maintenance for all aspects of the Aldeen Golf Club Campus including the 18-hole championship bent grass golf course, 26 acre Practice Centre, Illinois Bank & Trust Pavilion grounds and mechanicals, clubhouse, and buildings.TitleAssistant Superintendent of Aldeen Golf ClubDepartmentGolf OperationsStatusFull TimeOffice LocationAldeen Golf ClubReports ToSuperintendent of Aldeen Golf ClubFLSA StatusNon-ExemptPosition DescriptionIn coordination with the Superintendent, develop, plan, manage, and perform high quality maintenance for all aspects of the Aldeen Golf Club Campus including the 18-hole championship bent grass golf course, 26 acre Practice Centre, Illinois Bank & Trust Pavilion grounds and mechanicals, clubhouse, and buildings.ROCKFORD PARK DISTRICT VISION, MISSION AND LEADERSHIP BY VALUESAgency VisionTo be the best urban parks and recreation system in North America, as measured by national standards and the citizens we serve.Agency MissionThe Rockford Park District is in business to "help people enjoy life" by providing a quality park and recreation system.Vision & Planning SystemThe District aligns itself and all its resources to achieve its purpose, vision, mission, and priorities. This successfully drives the strategic plan, operational plans, and performance goals.Policy Management & Operations SystemEvery team member serves as an active contributor in the development of the team's operational plan; develops job strategies and plans that support the team's operational goals; identifies timetables for completion; plans daily work activities in an organized manner ensuring effective utilization of time and resources in the completion of job tasks.Leadership by Values SystemLeadership by Values can only be achieved if all team members believe in and live by these shared values: accountability, integrity, passion, agility, relationship oriented, results driven, service oriented, respectful, and innovative. While all team members share these essential values, our culture is enriched by and welcomes the diverse supporting values of its team members.Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging StatementThe Rockford Park District is committed and accountable to being a place where everyone is invited and belongs, as demonstrated by being an inviting, equitable, and inclusive environment, respectful of all people, embracing diversity, creating accessibility and valuing all team members, partners and community members for their unique experiences and backgrounds.RELATIONSHIPS TO RESULTS CULTUREDefinitionSustained by long-term, positive, exceptional relationships with stakeholders and team members as our hallmark of success.ONE TEAM, ONE GOAL COMMITMENTDefinitionTo work together to achieve the mission, vision, and shared values of the Rockford Park District.ConnectednessDepartments are truly interconnected to support the mission and vision of the Rockford Park District.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include the following. Other duties may be assignedLeadership by Values * Establish and maintain a high level of citizen confidence and support. * Demonstrates the principles of One Team, One Goal in daily interactions with staff and guest. * Establish and maintain exceptional relationships with all internal team members and external stakeholders. * Support and ensure a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging exists in all areas of the Park District. * Interviews, hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates seasonal golf course maintenance staff. * Administers and monitors daily work assigned for 15-20 seasonal employees providing direction and support as necessary, including assisting with scheduling. * Provides assistance and/or support to the program staff and operations. * Assists superintendent to create and supervise a comprehensive training program for all staff to ensure the highest quality maintenance standards are uniformly provided. * Meets regularly with team members. * Participates in and helps implement both short- and long-term planning programs.Inspection/Maintenance * In coordination with the Superintendent, develop, plan, manage, and perform high quality maintenance for all aspects of the 18-hole championship bent grass golf course, including various ponds and waterways. * In coordination with the Superintendent, develop, plan, manage, and perform high quality maintenance for all aspects of the 26 acre Practice Centre. * In coordination with the Superintendent, develop, plan, manage, and perform high quality maintenance for all aspects of the Illinois Bank & Trust Pavilion grounds and mechanicals. * Assists with the preparation of the Aldeen campus for various tournaments and special events throughout the season. * In coordination with the Superintendent, monitors and evaluates golf course conditions and inspects for insect and disease infestation, damage to the course, water conditions, and overall playability. * Applies herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, and growth regulations and fertilizers per specified label rates to control insect and disease problems and to maintain healthy and vigorous turf. * Readies the course on a daily basis to ensure maximum playability. This includes setting cups and tees, clearing debris, etc. * Assists with the ground care activities including planting, cultivating, pruning and caring for flowers, shrubs, and trees, aeration of greens, tees, etc. * Assists with golf course maintenance and project activities including mowing, fertilizing, watering of tees, greens, fairways, and related areas. * In coordination with the Superintendent, helps to develop the chemical and nutrient program for greens, tees, and, if applicable, fairways, rough, clubhouse lawns, and no-mow areas. * Identifies weather conditions and/or turf conditions and makes adjustments to the chemical/nutrient program to make improvements or corrections. * Prepares and keeps records of all chemical and nutrient applications including the areas applied and the weather conditions at the time of application. * Assists with general maintenance and repairs to buildings, including the clubhouse and the equipment inside. May assist with basic carpentry, plumbing, and minor electrical work. * In coordination with the Superintendent, oversees the critical processes to maintain the highest quality putting greens including mowing, rolling, aerification, and top dressing. * Assists the superintendent with the maintenance of bunkers to ensure they are both playable and fair. * Helps to organize schedules and coordinate all contracted work. Maintains good working relationship with contractors. * Manages equipment maintenance as required, which includes repairs as well as preventive maintenance. * Assists with the annual start up and shut down of the irrigation system ensuring maximum operating efficiency and appropriate preventive maintenance. * Understands and maintains all aspects of the irrigation system and works to keep it running as needed with daily checks, repairs, scheduling and/or operation. Assists in repairing the irrigation system as needed. * Assists with the goose management mitigating processes to limit the impact of geese on the Aldeen campus. * Assists with and implements the preventative maintenance program.Operational Excellence * Attends seminars and training to keep updated on the latest technology and advancements in golf course maintenance. * In coordination with the Superintendent, orders supplies, materials, and chemicals as needed to keep the golf course in the best possible condition. * Secures all buildings on a daily basis by making sure that all locks are in place and alarms are set. Turns off alarms and gas pumps in the morning to open up the shop and clubhouse.Customer Satisfaction * Provides quality customer service to all patrons, guests, and other District employees. * Ensures a superior customer experience in all interactions through outstanding service capabilities, knowledge, flexibility, and thoroughness. * Quickly and effectively solves customer problems that ensure total satisfaction.Performance Management/Development * In collaboration with the Human Resources Department, recruits team members for the operation. * Monitors and evaluates the performance of team members and evaluates their performance. * Manages staff by providing coaching, encouragement, direction to team members, and effectively address issues in accordance with * District policies and procedures. * Provides training and development opportunities for team members that enhances skills, knowledge and abilities that strengthens the District's culture. * Collaborates internally with operations to share information, direction, issues, concerns, solutions, etc. * Leads with a servant leader style and approach when interacting with internal and external customers. * Recommends and organizes team members and operations to meet current and future needs. * Required to attend and participate in District meetings, including Rockford Park District Board meetings, when requested.Compliance * Maintains a working knowledge of department safety procedures. Attend safety training programs and educational in-service trainings as required. * Maintains an active membership in the GCSAA and the NWIGCSA (local chapter), participating in meetings and education opportunities when possible * Prepares and annually maintains a golf course procedural manual; ensuring all staff members are familiar with its contents. Updates SDS sheets as needed. * Responsible to ensure staff is implementing all PDRMA procedures, policies, checklists, training, and documentation to meet all risk management requirements.Education/ExperienceAssociates Degree in Horticulture, Golf Course Management, or Turf Management and 3-5 years of related experience. Specialization in care and maintenance of bent grass greens, tees, and fairways.Critical Skills, Knowledge, and AbilitiesTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: * Excellent leadership and ability to build and lead the golf maintenance team. * Knowledge of agronomy and turf grass management. * Knowledge of the rules and strategies of the game of golf. * Have great communication skills including oral, written, and interpersonal. * Must possess current pesticide operator's license. * Must have a strong knowledge of flowers including both annual and perennial types * Must have knowledge of safe and effective techniques for lake/pond management. * Current knowledge of disease and insect control management. * Continued horticulture, landscaping, and irrigation training. * Ability to organize work schedules. * Knowledge of small engine repair. * Knowledge of trees, shrubs, plants, and pruning techniques. * Current federal, state, and local laws and regulations affecting the management of golf course operations. * Ability to maintain strong organizational skills. * Have excellent customer service skills. * Ability to travel as needed and maintain a valid driver's license.Physical RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:Heavy work:*

Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally * Exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently * Exerting up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:Significant environmental factors are applicable to this position