Vail Recreation District
1st Assistant Superintendent
Located in Vail, Colorado at the base of the world-renowned ski resort, we offer guests a high quality golf experience. The Vail Golf Club is a public golf club recognized by Golf Digest as a "Top 100 Resort Course." The Club caters to a variety of clientele, from local members, guests, and international visitors. We pride ourselves on attention to details and creating memorable golfing experiences. At 8,100’ elevation, we face many challenges, including a short growing season and an average 5-6 month winter snow cover. Once the golf course is blanketed with snow, it serves as Vail’s Nordic Center during the winter months, offering 17 kilometers of groomed ski track and separate snowshoe and fat tire bike trails.
Job Description and Requirements:
We are seeking an organized and motivated self-starter looking to expand their knowledge and career in the turf management industry, or a current turf professional looking to relocate to the area. 1st Assistant is responsible to the Superintendent, and duties include, but are not limited to: staff scheduling and supervision, calibration and fertilizer/pesticide applications, project planning, coordination, and implementation, assessing the golf course to relay information to supervisors, equipment operation, mowing, bunker detailing, course set-up, sod work, irrigation repair, maintenance, and operation, and anything else deemed necessary to the success of the golf course. We are looking for an individual to facilitate the constant improvement of the golf course, provide exceptional experiences for our guests, and grow professionally to provide future opportunities within our organization. In the winter, this position transitions into and plays a vital role in assisting with Nordic ski trail grooming, snow removal operations, and first response activities.
Education and Experience:
Any combination of education, experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Education: Two (2) year associate degree in horticulture, turf/grass management, and/or related field
Experience: Two (2) to four (4) years of experience in turf maintenance, monitoring/diagnosing irrigation issues and golf greens, and/or related field
Required Licenses, Certificates or Training:
Colorado Driver’s License
Colorado pesticide license – qualified supervisor level
CPR, first aid, and AED certifications or ability to obtain within first six months of hire
Other Special Requirements:
Schedule may need to adjust to include long days, early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call
Training/experience working with chemical applicator
Job Benefits:
Health, dental and vision and life benefits, 401a/457 retirement plans, golf and skiing privileges, health and wellness plan reimbursement, uniforms, meal discounts, regional (RMGCSA) and national organization (GCSAA) dues paid, along with acquired continuing education credits.
