Great River Golf Club - Assistant Superintendent in Training

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As one of the nation's largest Catholic universities and among the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. Nearly 10,000 students attend the University's nine colleges and schools: College of Arts & Sciences; School of Communication, Media & the Arts; School of Social Work; School of Performing Arts; College of Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; School of Computer Science & Engineering and the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing. Sacred Heart, a Laudato Si' campus, stands out from other Catholic universities as it was established to be led by the laity. This contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts and, at the same time, cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change-in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 391 Colleges: 2026 Edition and Best Business Schools: 2025 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliate station, WSHU Public Radio; a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu

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Position Summary

Assist the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent daily and be responsible for maintaining the facilities and grounds at Great River Golf Course.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Assistant the Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent with daily scheduling and planning
• Lead and manage small teams in the completion of projects.
• Daily course setup: creating pin location sheets, moving pins, and moving tee locations.
• Perform preventative maintenance of facilities and buildings.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks such as mowing, trimming, and edging to keep the golf course and surrounding areas neat and well-groomed.
• Maintain golf course features, including tees, greens, fairways, roughs, bunkers, cart paths, and parking lot areas to ensure they meet established standards.
• Perform duties utilizing rakes, shovels, brooms, and various hand tools.
• Irrigation and water management, including understanding watering principles and techniques, repairing and adjusting sprinkler systems as needed.
• Perform special tasks related to drainage, tree maintenance, and course construction and shaping.
• Engage in landscaping tasks such as planting, pruning, weeding, mulching, and filling divots to enhance the course's natural beauty.
• Assist with golf course renovation projects, including aerating, seeding, and sodding.
• Monitor the course for any signs of damage or wear and promptly report issues to the supervisor.
• Operate and maintain various groundskeeping equipment, such as walk-behind mowers, blowers, backpack blowers, and string trimmers, ensuring tools are clean, safe, and in good working order.
• Operate and maintain heavy equipment, such as backhoes, skid steers, Ventrac tractors, and tractors, as directed.
• Operate a golf cart.
• Provide exceptional customer service by interacting professionally with members and guests and addressing any concerns or questions related to the course conditions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Golf Course Superintendent or management.
• Assists the snow removal team during the winter months with shoveling sidewalks, decks, & patios. Operates snow removal equipment, including trucks, skid steers, tractors, & loaders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Other Attributes

• There are no formal education requirements; a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• A valid driver's license with no current violations is required.
• Knowledge of golf rules and golf course etiquette is preferred.
• Previous experience in landscaping, golf course groundskeeping, or related fields is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to operate groundskeeping equipment safely, including lawnmowers, trimmers, and blowers.
• Demonstrated ability to operate heavy equipment safely, including backhoes, skid steers, Ventrac tractors, and tractors.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high course appearance and functionality standards.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to perform manual labor tasks, including lifting up to 50 pounds, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, stretching, twisting, reaching with arms and/or legs, and walking extensively throughout the day.
• Willingness and ability to work in various outdoor environmental and weather conditions, including exposure to insects, pests, and varying temperatures.
• Ability to understand and communicate written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Must be dependable and punctual; arrive on time and prepared to start working.
• Willing to stay late and arrive early as needed.
• Be forward-thinking and bring new ideas to elevate our current product.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.

Unusual Working Conditions

Availability to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as required by the golf course schedule. Duties require physical strength, standing, and endurance in various weather conditions for extended periods outdoors and lifting 50+ pounds at times.

This job posting provides an overview of the role's general nature and expected tasks. It is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all duties performed. The university reserves the right to modify or reassign job responsibilities at any time. This posting description does not constitute an employment contract, either explicit or implied.

Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.