Golf Course 2nd Assistant Superintendent

Richmond Country Club

Golf Course 2nd Assistant Superintendent

Job Type: Salaried | Permanent, Full-time | On-site | 12-month position

Join a diverse and talented team at the Richmond Country Club!

We are looking for an enthusiastic, sincere, and authentic individual, who is passionate about hospitality in a country club setting where we offer fun, lively shifts in a beautiful and social environment, entailing a lot of teamwork and professionalism. No matter which team you work for, in the RCC family, we value each other and truly believe that every individuals contribution can make a positively impactful difference for our esteemed members and colleagues.

The Richmond Country Club has a challenging 6800-yard A.V. Macan golf course. With approximately 1000 members, our club is unique among the other Lower Mainland golf and athletic clubs we are the only club to offer golf, tennis, aquatics, athletics and social programming for families and members of all ages.

About this Opportunity

Richmond Country Club is seeking a 2nd Assistant Superintendent to join our Golf Course Maintenance team starting March 2025. This individual will report directly to the Head Superintendent and the Assistant Superintendent. The individual will be in-charge of supervision of and will work as a cohesive crew with the Golf Course Maintenance team. The 2nd Assistant is an integral part of the Golf Course Maintenance team. We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual who wants to further their career and reach their potential. This is an ideal position for someone looking to develop their leadership and management skills in preparation for becoming a Golf Course Superintendent.

The RCC Leadership

We are looking for a self-motivated individual who has a passion for the outdoors and golf course maintenance to join our team. We are keen on finding an authentic leader who possesses integrity and a great sense of work ethic to ensure that Richmond Country Clubs professional standards are met with kindness. Our leaders nurture connections by empowering people, actively participating in growing craftsmanship, and developing high-performing teams by leading with inspiration.

If you are someone who has a genuine desire to participate in playing a key role in achieving our RCC mission, we look forward to receiving your application to being a part of the RCC family!

Plans for the 2025 season include the following:

1. Major bunker renovation.
2. Continuation of the tee renovation project.
3. Creation and installation of an on-site vegetable garden for culinary use at the club.

The 2nd Assistant Superintendent's duties:

• Responsible for aiding in overseeing the maintenance, operations, and management of the golf course.
• Prioritize and coordinate tasks with the Assistant Superintendent.
• In the absence of the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent, be responsible for making decisions and fulfill those responsibilities.
• Work closely with and learn from the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent and take part in discussions regarding daily scheduling.
• Ensure all work is completed by the team in a safe and efficient manner to the expected standards of the club.
• Responsible for supervising and training staff in the field.
• Assist with daily course practices, cultural practices, spraying, and irrigation.
• Assist with staff and ongoing project supervision.
• Assist with repair and maintenance of the irrigation system and drainage installation.
• Assist in the application of fertilizers, pesticides, and amendments.
• Monitor and record green and fairway moisture levels.
• Carry out all staff-related duties, including administrative duties needed for the position.
• Ensure health and safety standards are followed to maintain a safe working environment.
• Ensure building and staff area cleanliness is maintained through actively working with staff and cleaners.
• Planning and ordering needed plant material and tools.
• Maintain a good standard of required daily record-keeping.
• Ensure the team keeps all work areas clean and organized.
• Take on responsibility and lead the team in the absence of the Head and Assistant Superintendent, such as on weekends.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Head and Assistant Superintendent.

Role Expectations:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to communicate to staff and membership.
• Strong supervisory and team management.
• Strong customer-centric professionalism.
• Upholding a high standard of integrity and work ethics.
• Timeliness and working towards measurable and timebound results.
• Being an authentic leader who leads with inspiration.
• Flexible shift timings: weekends and holidays coverage is required for this role.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of golf course maintenance experience is required.
• Previous supervisory experience is required.
• A diploma or degree in Turf Management is an asset; or related and equivalent experience or a combination thereof is required.
• Possess a BC Landscape Pesticide Applicators Certificate or be willing to obtain it within 90 days of employment.
• Knowledgeable in the repair and maintenance of sprinklers and water lines.
• Irrigation experience with Toro Lynx is an Asset.
• Working knowledge of computers to fulfill administrative tasks.
• Knowledge of turf-protectant products is required to carry out related job tasks.
• Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions.
• Weekend supervision work is required as part of this role.
• The ability to operate utility vehicles is required.
• Must hold a valid BC Drivers License.
• General ability to lift objects weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Able to communicate clearly with management and staff.
• A professional and courteous outlook.
• To be physically fit, reliable, hardworking, and committed to doing a great job.

More information on the role:

• Salary: $68,000 to $74,000 per year dependent on qualifications.
• Duration: Full 12-month a year position.
• Hours of Work: Full-time, a minimum of 40 hours per week, weekend coverage.
• Start Date: March 3, 2025.
• Job Environment: On-site only, outdoors.
• Ability to commute/relocate: Richmond, BC- reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required).
• Application End Date: Feb 1, 2025.

Some of our great benefits:

• Competitive annual compensation, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits Plan- including Life Insurance, AD&D, Extended Health and Dental.
• Staff meal plan.
• Group RRSP contribution.
• 3 weeks paid vacation days per year (maximum of 1 week vacation in summer).
• Use of the golf course and gym (subject to off-peak hours).
• Merchandise discount in the Golf Pro shop.
• Employee Sports events such as Golf, Tennis and athletic tournaments.
• Recognition: RCC prides itself on recognizing our employees in creative ways.
• Opportunities for education and seminar attendance.
• Industry-appropriate association dues and professional development.
• Team building events with the Golf Course Maintenance team.

The Operations:

Our 6800-yard, par 72 A.V. Macan designed course is one of BCs premiere golf venues. Our championship level golf course is known for its tree lined fairways, well-positioned bunkers, and its signature raised, undulating greens. Our green and serene golf courses require year-round TLC and involve multi-level technicalities to keep the course season ready. Our Golf Course Maintenance team weathers all types of conditions to maintain the expectation and satisfaction of our members and their love of golf. Our Golf Course Maintenance team comprises of irrigation technicians, groundskeepers, a gardener, a horticulturist, and assistant and head superintendents.

What's it like to work for RCC? 

Since 1958, the RCCs core principle has been that no member would be denied admission because of their race, color or creed; holding the spirit of inclusion as our core value. The goal for all staff is to always follow our Golden Rule which is Do unto others as youd have done to you and apply this principle to our day-to-day personal mission- to provide our members with a family-friendly experience that exceeds expectations while building life-long relationships. In all that we do, we are expected to strive to be the best.

ARE YOU INTERESTED? APPLY HERE:

If this is the role for you, please submit your application in the link below:

Richmond Country Club Careers (https://www.careers-page.com/richmond-country-club) OR Click the APPLY Button below. 

Documents Required:

Required: Resume, Cover Letter and Certifications where applicable

Optional: References

All applications will be reviewed and those applicants meeting the profile expectations, will be contacted. We thank you for taking the time to consider the Richmond Country Club for your career aspirations.

We are Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) enthusiasts:

Richmond Country Club is strong believer in and practice Equal Employment Opportunity, as inclusivity is at the core of how we treat people. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website: https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/PDF/E-5.401.pdf

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