Are you looking for a great opportunity to further your career with a great team in beautiful San Diego. If so, this may be the job for you!

Admiral Baker Golf Course is a bustling 36-hole military golf facility located in the central part of San Diego, California. Set alongside the beautiful San Diego River, the property consists of two 18-hole courses that provide a challenging layout for all levels of golfers. Originally built by the US Navy in 1957 as 27 holes and expanded to 36 holes in the late 1960’s, Admiral Baker GC has become one of the most popular courses in Southern California. The championship North course recently hosted the 2023 Armed Forces Championships and is consistently ranked among the best military courses in the world. Although the main focus is to provide excellent playing conditions for our current and retired military, the course is also open to the public and maintains high participation year-round.

The golf maintenance team is looking to for an Assistant Superintendent to work closely alongside another Assistant Superintendent and the Regional Golf Course Superintendent to strategize, coordinate, and implement a successful maintenance program. This role involves managing a team of over 20+ staff members, overseeing pesticide applications, work schedules, irrigation, budgets, equipment, and safety training. We are looking for a hard-working and energetic individual who wants to succeed in the industry. Applicants with a positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to succeed is a must. The ideal Assistant Superintendent will confidently assist in managing all facets of the course maintenance in a team environment and will play an integral part in providing the highest quality conditions for our military and guests.

The South course at Admiral Baker is scheduled for a full course renovation beginning in 2026. The renovation includes all new lakes, irrigation system and new greens/tees/bunkers. The Assistant Superintendent will be exposed to numerous parts of the design and planning process and will play a critical role during the construction phase and grow-in of the project. This would be an excellent opportunity for an individual who is interested in adding renovation experience to their resume.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:

• Two Audubon certified 18-hole courses (North & South) with a combined 170+ acres of maintained turf.
• Staff size - Currently 23 employees and expanding. Most staff are full time with only 2-3 part time staff.
• Equipment type - Primarily Toro reel mowers and John Deere rotary mowers. The course has continued to invest in upgrading its fleet over the recent years.
• Irrigation system - Toro Irrigation with Flowtronix Pump Stations
• Greens - North Course greens are bentgrass and South course greens are currently poa/bent mix but will be converted to bentgrass during the upcoming renovation.
• Tees/Fairways/Rough – Warm season with a mix of Kikuyu, Bermuda and Paspalum
• Year round play with no over-seeding
• Ranked as one of the top military courses in the world.

KEY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, APTITUDE AND OTHER TRAITS:

• High integrity and personal character, humble personality that is service-oriented

• Open communication, ambition, and a willingness to learn and grow in the turf industry.

• Strong time management skills.
• Task-oriented with high standards of quality and accuracy.

• Highly attentive to detail, takes pride in achieving individual and team-based goals and enjoys being a part of a team environment that consistently improves the facilities, assets, and golf course experience.

• Safety consciousness with excellent problem solving skills.
• Provide innovative ideas to continuously improve the facility.
• Comfortable working with various new technologies to optimize efficiencies. 
• Task-oriented with high standards of quality and accuracy.

• Strong leadership, a positive attitude, critical thinking, efficient planning, and the motivation to become a Golf Course Superintendent are all expectations of becoming our next Assistant
• Knowledge of current agronomic practices including cultural practices performed on both warm

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead, train, and manage a staff of 23+ team members
• Oversee daily course setup and monitor playing conditions
• Ensure proper water management practices and communicate with the irrigation lead/team for course irrigation setup.
• Plan and follow through with ongoing course projects
• Assist in budget tracking, scheduling, and course project planning along with procurement of needed supplies and parts for an efficient operation.
• Effectively communicate daily with the golf operations department and pro shop.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• 3-5 years of golf maintenance or turfgrass experience in a related field.

• Degree/Certificate from an accredited Turfgrass Management Program or related field

• Experience as Assistant Superintendent preferred or experience in a lead role on a turfgrass team.
• Ability to obtain an California pesticide license within 60 days of employment

JOB BENEFITS:

• Full benefits package including Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (Annual and Sick leave) beginning at start of employment.
• 401K with company match
• Uniforms
• Golf Privileges
• Dues paid to local, state and national associations and participation in local chapter encouraged.

• Educational and Professional Development Opportunities 
• Relocation expenses

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to work weekends, holidays and in inclement weather
•    Spanish speaking is a plus but not required
•    Ability to lift 50 pounds
•    Ability to work with, train, and develop crew members

DATE JOB IS AVAILABLE:

November 1st, 2024

SALARY RANGE:

$31-34 per hour ($64,690 - $70,950)

JOB APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS;

Applicants must create an account and apply online at USAJOBS.GOV 

Announcement Number: 25-12656224

Application link: USAJOBS - Job Announcement

For any questions concerning this position please email Austin Daniells at austin.d.daniells.naf@us.navy.mil.

• 3-5 years of golf maintenance or turfgrass experience in a related field.

• Degree/Certificate from an accredited Turfgrass Management Program or related field

• Experience as Assistant Superintendent preferred or experience in a lead role on a turfgrass team.
• Ability to obtain a California pesticide license within 60 days of employment

About Admiral Baker Golf Course (US Navy)

Admiral Baker Golf Course is a 36-hole golf facility located in central San Diego County along the beautiful San Diego River. The maintenance team has between 23-28 staff that operates the year-round facility.

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