Golf Course Assistant Superintendent

Are you a leader in the Golf Course maintenance field with a degree/diploma in Turf Management? Taboo Muskoka is recruiting for an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to assist in leading the cultivation and maintenance of the golf course, along with providing supervision, leadership and support to the maintenance team.

Taboo Muskoka is a privately owned Resort and Golf Operation whose mandate is to 'Create happiness by offering incredible Muskoka experiences to our guests and team''.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Meets daily with Golf Course Superintendent to discuss turf conditions, staff performance, scheduling, administrative matters and interdepartmental activities;
- Conduct morning meetings with all scheduled staff;
- Create and accurately maintain department critical path/diary;
- Involved in the hiring and training of turf staff;
- Maintains awareness of performance as it relates to the greens operating budget
- Delegation of responsibilities to qualified staff members;
- Network with industry professionals to remain current with trends and conditions;
- Communicates on a routine basis with the Taboo Management team;
- Ensure in association with Golf Course Superintendent, completion and communication of accurate records relating to:Human Resources - hiring, staffing, payroll, discipline, termination, WSIB

Work Place Health & Safety - training and JHSC
Water taking - recordings of daily usage
Gasoline - safe handling, storage, on course transport, record of use
Fertilizer and Pesticides - safe handling, storage and records of use, IPM scouting
- Oversee all golf course maintenance operations;
- Irrigation management, and repair
- Execute all assignments as delegated by Golf Course Superintendent;
- Assume all responsibilities of Golf Course Superintendent in their absence;
- Any other duties as assigned by Managing Director or Golf Course Manager.
- snow removal during winter months; assist with shoveling, snow blowing, operation of plow truck and skid steer use.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (Education, Experience, Knowledge & Skills)
- Diploma or Degree from recognized Turf Management Program
- Landscape Exterminators License
- At least three years of previous turf management experience
- Working knowledge of all golf course and property maintenance;
- Knowledge and experience in the planting, cultivation, pruning and caring for living plants;
- Construction methods and techniques;
- Accounting and budgeting;
- Planning, project management and preparation of staff schedules;
- Application of fertilizers and chemicals;
- Staff relations and motivation;
- Soils and agronomy;
- Valid Ontario “G” Class License;
- IPM Accreditation is an asset
- Lifting (up to 100 pounds), maneuvering maintenance equipment;
- Twisting, bending, walking, moving up and down, carrying/moving heavy items to different locations.
- Frequent working around dust and outdoor elements, wearing PPE if required, working outside in inclement weather on a daily basis.
- Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for lengthy periods;
- Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions;
- Required at times to work long hours, during the golf season, which will include weekends and statutory holidays.

**BENEFITS OF WORKING AT TABOO MUSKOKA**
- Great people, beautiful location, safe, inclusive, diverse and fun work environment
- Bonus program for permanent, year round members
- $500 for referring fellow team members into other departments and earn $ for bringing in business
- Complimentary 2-night stay (off season)
- Complimentary use of resort amenities including trails, bikes, beach, pools, tennis, golf, gym
- Staff housing available (located in town of Gravenhurst - short 7kms or 5 mins from the resort)
- Shuttle services to and from staff housing and the resort
- 50% rebate on housing costs upon completion of your contract
- Paid training
- Potential room for career advancement
- Staff (and friends and family) discounts on meals, rooms, merchandise and golf
- Staff parties, Staff appreciation days, Trivia Nights, $$ rewards and recognition program
- Employee Wellness Program

**Taboo Muskoka** **is committed to protecting the health and safety of our employees, suppliers, and our customers and visitors. Employment with Taboo Muskoka is conditional upon you having received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine series approved by Health Canada at least 14 days prior to your start date. At this time we are not requesting a copy of your Ministry of Health COVID-19 Vaccine Dose, however, should requirements change, you will be notified in writing. If you have a medical reason, or any other reason pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code, for not being fully vaccinated now or in the future, you may submit a written request for accommodation with an explanation of the ground and/or any supporting documentation to assist in the determination of exemption from this condition.**

**Job Types**: Full-t