Assistant Golf Course Manager - Newman

Duties: Under the supervision of the Director of Golf Course Maintenance, the Assistant Golf Course Manager – Newman is responsible for:

• Acting as manager in the absence of the course manager.
• Assisting in supervising all personnel reporting to the course manager.
• Assisting with budget preparation and maintenance.
• Staying current with the latest chemical and turf maintenance practices.
• Attending scheduled and special meetings pertaining to golf.
• Understanding all Peoria Park District rules and regulations, especially those pertaining to golf.
• Following all safety procedures that pertain to the duties performed.  Supporting all aspects of the Park District's safety program.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Pay Scale: Apprentice Rate: $25.66 per hour; After 3 months, base pay: $32.08 per hour. Maximum pay rate is $34.08 per hour.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to reach, walk, pull, squat and bend at the waist and knees.
• Ability to operate power machinery relative to job duties.
• Ability to apply pesticides safely.
• Ability to understand and complete record keeping and paperwork relative to job duties.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Education: Requires a minimum of a two-year degree from an accredited college, junior college, or university in agronomy, turf management, horticulture, or a related field.  Extensive experience may be taken into consideration in lieu of an educational requirement.

Experience: Experience in golf courses or fine turf grass maintenance operations.

Knowledge and Ability:

• Understanding of basic turf grass management techniques and the biological foundations of turf grass.
• Requires working knowledge of pesticides and pesticide application techniques.  Requires ability to obtain valid State of Illinois Pesticide Operators certificate.
• Requires knowledge of the game of golf.
• Ability to work harmoniously with the public and fellow employees in an enthusiastic and cooperative manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both speaking and writing.
• Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays required.
• Must maintain a valid Illinois State Driver's License.
• Ability to be professional, respectful, accountable, innovative, to follow safety procedures, and be equitable to both internal and external customers.
• Personal: Work record that shows dependability and a courteous manner.  Personal integrity, initiative, and resourcefulness are prime requisites.

This position is represented by the Teamster’s Local Union No. 627.

Benefits and Perks:

• Paid sick days, vacation days, and holidays.
• Longevity bonus program and wellness program.
• Pension and retirement programs and Social Security participating.
• Exceptional health plan.
• Paid Life Insurance.
• Disability Insurance.
• Full-time employees and dependents enjoy discounted recreation classes and free admission to select Park District facilities.

The Peoria Park District hires without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, pregnancy, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service, protected veteran status, or on the basis of any characteristic protected by law.  

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.  

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.