Located just 15 miles outside of downtown New Orleans in Avondale, TPC Louisiana offers an award-winning championship golf course that is open to the public to enjoy. TPC Louisiana is home to the state’s only PGA TOUR event, the Zurich Classic of New Orleans and hosts many other events throughout the year. A stadium design brings golf fans up close to the action at every hole, making for a superb spectator experience. TPC Louisiana is consistently included in GolfWeek’s “Best Courses You Can Play” each year.

Tee up your career as a part of our team with the TPC Network!

ASSISTANT GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT I

Join the TPC Network of clubs where you can have learning, growth, development, and career opportunities only a TPC can provide :

• Gain experience hosting and preparing for professional golf events. TPCs host 12 PGA TOUR events annually.
• Participate in the TPC Networks PGA TOUR Agronomy Tournament Experience Program where you will visit and provide agronomic support at TPC’s hosting an event or other PGA TOUR venues.
• Opportunity to participate in the TPC’s pathway to Golf Course Superintendent Program.
• Participate in the TPC Networks Leadership Exchange Program where you will have the opportunity to exchange for a short period with another TPC assistant to learn new grasses, management styles, etc.
• Company paid membership dues to local and national GCSAA.
• Company paid participation in local chapter meetings, education programs, and events.
• Company paid GCSAA Assistant Golf Course Superintendent Certificate Program.
• Need help with relocating? We provide relocation assistance.

The Assistant Golf Course Superintendent I is a key position within the Golf Course Maintenance Department. Working directly with the Director of Golf Course Maintenance Operations, the Assistant Golf Course Superintendent I is primarily responsible for developing a daily departmental work schedule and coordinating the related activities with the staff.

Additional benefits may include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• 401(k) plus employer match and employer contribution
• Wellness Reward Program
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Complimentary employee meals
• Access to PGA TOUR golf tournaments
• Tuition Assistance
• Playing privileges and employee discounts


ABOUT TPC

Licensed by the PGA TOUR, the TPC Network is comprised of more than 30 premier private, resort, and daily fee golf properties designed by some of golf’s most elite architects. Eighteen of the clubs are operated by affiliates of the PGA TOUR Golf Course Properties, Inc. Each TPC has hosted or has been designed to host TOUR-sponsored golf tournaments. Since TPC Sawgrass first opened its world-renowned PLAYERS Stadium Course in the fall of 1980, TPCs have provided the PGA TOUR with rent-free venues for tournaments, helping to boost championship golf purses and increasing charitable donations. At the same time, TPCs have provided recreational golfers with the unique opportunity to test their skills on the same layouts where the world’s best golfers compete. TPCs are known for their outstanding conditioning and amenities, as well as a commitment to environmental excellence. The TPC Network is also distinguished by its unwavering commitment to further the PGA TOUR’s “Together, Anything’s Possible” giving back mission through support of charitable and community-based programs. For more information, please visit www.tpc.com.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate or Bachelor degree in turf management or related field or trades training and equivalent work related experience in turf management
• Thorough knowledge of general business administration practices and golf course operations practices and procedures as would be acquired through three to four years similar golf course maintenance experience in progressively responsible positions
• Prior supervisory experience required
• Working knowledge of golf course operations, turf management and practices necessary

 

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

• Train, motivate, and supervise staff capable of performing the tasks associated with maintaining the golf course.
• Assist Director of Golf Course Maintenance Operations with recommendations concerning personnel matters such as pay rates, performance reviews, corrective actions, and terminations.
• Must have thorough knowledge and understanding of all tasks.
• Plan, schedule, monitor, and supervise daily operations.
• Promote and enforce safety practices in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. Train employees in safety procedures and internal procedures.
• Ensure cleanliness of the golf course equipment, maintenance facility, and grounds.
• Assist with the preparation, development, and management of the operating budget. 
• Assist with record keeping for supplies, daily logs, application records, weather records, and personnel.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the necessary cultural maintenance programs necessary to keep the golf course and landscape grounds in good condition, including the proper application of pesticides and fertilizers. 
• Operate within all local, state, and federal regulations and guidelines.
• Special projects or other duties as assigned.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; kneel; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, color vision, distance and peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

 

An essential function of the job is to be able to comply with all applicable federal, state and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job.

 

This job description reflects the assignment of essential functions and may be modified as needed; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a variety of outdoor weather conditions. Position is very active and requires lifting, pulling or pushing up to or over 50 pounds, moving and/or lift items with awkward weights. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, color vision, distance and peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

An essential function of the job is to be able to comply with all applicable federal, state and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job.

 

This job description reflects the assignment of essential functions and may be modified as needed; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

 

Travel

• Travel is not expected for this position

Work Schedule Expectations

• This position requires shifts as necessary based on business levels

Supervisory Responsibility

• This position manages employees and is responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees within the department