Golf Course 2nd Assistant Superintendent

**Richmond Country Club**

**Golf Course 2nd Assistant Superintendent**

**Job Type**: Salaried | Permanent, Full-time | On-site | 12-month position

**Join a diverse and talented team at the Richmond Country Club**

We are looking for an enthusiastic, sincere, and authentic individual, who is passionate about hospitality in a country club setting where we offer fun, lively shifts in a beautiful and social environment, entailing a lot of teamwork and professionalism. No matter which team you work for, in the RCC family, we value each other and truly believe that every individuals contribution can make a positively impactful difference for our esteemed members and colleagues.

The Richmond Country Club has a challenging 6800-yard A.V. Macan golf course. With approximately 1000 members, our club is unique among the other Lower Mainland golf and athletic clubs we are the only club to offer golf, tennis, aquatics, athletics and social programming for families and members of all ages.

**About this Opportunity**

Richmond Country Club is seeking a 2nd Assistant Superintendent to join our Golf Course Maintenance team starting March 2025. This individual will report directly to the Head Superintendent and the Assistant Superintendent. The individual will be in-charge of supervision of and will work as a cohesive crew with the Golf Course Maintenance team. The 2nd Assistant is an integral part of the Golf Course Maintenance team. We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual who wants to further their career and reach their potential. This is an ideal position for someone looking to develop their leadership and management skills in preparation for becoming a Golf Course Superintendent.

**The RCC Leadership**

We are looking for a self-motivated individual who has a passion for the outdoors and golf course maintenance to join our team. We are keen on finding an authentic leader who possesses integrity and a great sense of work ethic to ensure that Richmond Country Clubs professional standards are met with kindness. Our leaders nurture connections by empowering people, actively participating in growing craftsmanship, and developing high-performing teams by leading with inspiration.

**Plans for the 2025 season include the following**:

- Major bunker renovation.
- Continuation of the tee renovation project.
- Creation and installation of an on-site vegetable garden for culinary use at the club.

**The 2nd Assistant Superintendent's duties**:

- Responsible for aiding in overseeing the maintenance, operations, and management of the golf course.
- Prioritize and coordinate tasks with the Assistant Superintendent.
- In the absence of the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent, be responsible for making decisions and fulfill those responsibilities.
- Work closely with and learn from the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent and take part in discussions regarding daily scheduling.
- Ensure all work is completed by the team in a safe and efficient manner to the expected standards of the club.
- Responsible for supervising and training staff in the field.
- Assist with daily course practices, cultural practices, spraying, and irrigation.
- Assist with staff and ongoing project supervision.
- Assist with repair and maintenance of the irrigation system and drainage installation.
- Monitor and record green and fairway moisture levels.
- Carry out all staff-related duties, including administrative duties needed for the position.
- Ensure health and safety standards are followed to maintain a safe working environment.
- Ensure building and staff area cleanliness is maintained through actively working with staff and cleaners.
- Planning and ordering needed plant material and tools.
- Maintain a good standard of required daily record-keeping.
- Ensure the team keeps all work areas clean and organized.
- Take on responsibility and lead the team in the absence of the Head and Assistant Superintendent, such as on weekends.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Head and Assistant Superintendent.

**Role Expectations**:

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to communicate to staff and membership.
- Strong supervisory and team management.
- Strong customer-centric professionalism.
- Upholding a high standard of integrity and work ethics.
- Timeliness and working towards measurable and timebound results.
- Being an authentic leader who leads with inspiration.
- Flexible shift timings: weekends and holidays coverage is required for this role.

**Knowledge and Experience**:

- Minimum of 5 years of golf course maintenance experience is required.
- Previous supervisory experience is required.
- A diploma or degree in Turf Management is an asset; or related and equivalent experience or a combination thereof is required.
- Possess a BC Landscape Pesticide Applicators Certificate or be willing to obtain it within 90 days of employment.
- Knowledgeable in the repair and maintenance of sprinkl