Heart of America Golf Course Superintendents Association
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Text Box: Employment Opportunities

Allow the Heart of America GCSA to help you fill an open position at your club or
company. 
Members of the association may post "industry related" positions on
this website and in the monthly newsletter FREE of charge.  Simply email your open
position, description and contact information to
kweitzel@swassn.com at HAGCSA.  
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CURRENT OPENINGS:
(6)
Assistant Superintendent  (posted 5-5-08)
Minor park Golf Course – Kansas City, MO


Course type
: public
Annual rounds: 35,000
Open year round: yes
Grasses
      greens: Bentgrass
      tees: bluegrass
      fairways: zoysia

Education:
minimum 2 year turf degree or related field experience; 3 years golf course maintenance experience Missouri certified chemical applicators license or ability to obtain within  6 months. 

Pay:
Annual $28,000 to $32,0000 depending on  experien

Benefits:

§       
vacation leave
§        sick leave
§        health insurance
§        401K
§        golf privileges
§        dues paid for GCSAA and Heart of America Superintendents Associations 

Duties:
§       
participate in all routine golf maintenance duties
§        project management
§        irrigation maintenance and repair
§        equipment maintenance and repair; Fertilizer and chemical application

Call or Apply:
Paul Fiscus
Golf Course Superintendent
11215 Holmes road
Kansas City , Missouri 64131
phone: 913-489-1354
e-mail: pfiscus@orion-mgmt.com   


GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT
 
(posted 5-5-08)
Hillcrest Golf Course - Kansas City, MO


The City of Coffeyville, Kansas (pop. 11060) seeks course superintendent to direct, manage, supervise and coordinate the maintenance, upkeep and continued improvements of Hillcrest Golf Course.  Hillcrest is a premiere municipal course in Southeast Kansas with bentgrass greens and Bermuda fairways. Originally a Perry Maxwell designed 9-hole course in 1932, Hillcrest underwent major redesign and expansion in 1998 and now features 18 holes, par/yardage 72/6291, practice facilities, and amenities.  This is an ideal position for the experienced Assistant Groundskeeper that is ready to move up to the Superintendent position. 

Ideal candidate will have 2-3 years experience with South Central region conditions.  Primary responsibilities will include turf management, frontline maintenance of equipment and chemical applications.  Emphasis for this position will be on continued improvements and beautification projects to the course.  Applicant should have experience in time management, budgeting, equipment maintenance and repair, and supervision skills for full and part-time staff. 

$35,000-$40,000 total salary and benefits package.  Benefit package includes: health insurance, retirement plan, vacation, holidays, sick pay and continuing education reimbursement.  Applications and resume’s may be submitted to mflores@coffeyville.com or to the Personnel Department, City of Coffeyville, PO Box 1629, Coffeyville, Kansas  67337.  Applications will be accepted until position filled. 

 

Assistant Golf & Grounds Superintendent  (posted 4-18-08)
The Club @ Old Kinderhook - Camdenton , MO

Other Information:

Course type: Semi Private

Annual rounds: 32,000

Open year round:  Yes

Maintenance budget: $800,000+

Number of holes: 18

Irrigation system: Automatic

Course yardage:  7,000

Metal spikes: Banned

Primary Grasses:
greens: A-1/A-4 creeping bentgrass
tees: zoysiagrass
fairways: zoysiagrass

GCSAA member: Member preferred

 

GCSAA certification: N/A

 

Education: Minimum two-year turf degree required. 

Experience: Minimum three years of experience at a comparable facility required.

Special Skills: Organizational and computer skills a must. Team leader and team player attitude needed. Working knowledge of Toro irrigation controllers helpful.

Salary: Annual  $30,000.00 - $33,000.00

$30,000.00 - $33,000.00

Duties

 

  • golf course maintenance

  • purchasing

  • clubhouse lawns

  • flower gardens

  • trees and shrubbery

  • tennis court maintenance

  • fertilizer/pesticide application

  • recreation area

  • development responsibilities, lawn care

 

Benefits

  • health insurance

  • annual vacation

  • annual sick leave

  • dues paid for GCSAA membership

  • transportation and/or vehicle allowance

  • golfing privileges

  • uniforms/clothing

  • facility pays for expenses associated with interviewing (travel, hotel, etc.)

  • dues paid for local chapter membership

  • 401(k)

To apply (send resume)

 

Mr. Tom  Addington
Director of Golf and Grounds
The Club @ Old Kinderhook
#20 Eagle Ridge Road
Camdenton, MO  65020 
(P) (573) 286-8325
(F) (573) 346-2730
taddington@oldkinderhook.com
Apply with my online resume

Responsible to: Golf Course Superintendent
Position available:
5/1/2008
Application deadline:  5/15/2008

 

Assistant Superintendent  (posted 4-16-08)
Hillcrest Country Club - Kansas City, MO

Duties:
Assistant will be responsible for the leadership of the maintenance staff, irrigation maintenance and repair, fertilizer and chemical applications, and golf course maintenance.  This is a position that is designed for an individual that is career minded.  Assistant will learn all aspects of the business.

Applicant must be willing to work long hours when required. 

Education and Experience:

  • Minimum two-year turfgrass management degree or related field.

  • Minimum three years seasonal golf course labor, experience in chemical and fertilizer application, irrigation repair and crew supervision a plus.

Salary: Negotiable 

Benefits:

  • Health Insurance after 90 days

  • Dental Insurance after 90 days

  • Annual Vacation

  • Meals Provided

  • Golfing Privileges

  • Dues for local and national associations Bonus

To Apply Send Resume to:
Rusty Hamman
Golf Course Superintendent
Heartland Golf Management
14695 S Inverness
Olathe, KS 66061
Fax #913-856-4799
e-mail rhamman@prairiehighlands.com


2nd Assistant Superintendent 
 (posted 4-11-08)

Brookridge Country Club - Overland Park, Kansas

Private course established in 1960
 
Requirements:  must have experience in irrigation repair and operation, turf management, and must be energetic with leadership qualities.
 
Wage:  30k - 40k neg. dependent upon experience.
 
Benefits:
  • Health Insurance after 90 days
  • 401 k
  • Accumulative vacation time
  • Paid Association dues
  • Paid continuing education and chemical certification
  • Golf privileges
 
To Apply Send Resume to:
James Jans
8223 w. 103rd st
Overland Park, Kansas, 66212 
Email me:  Jamesjans@msn.com



Turf Team Staff Member
 (posted 4-8-08)
Prairie Dunes Country Club, Hutchinson, KS

 

Prairie Dunes Country Club, Hutchinson, KS  is seeking to fill the position of Turf
Team staff member.  Prairie Dunes, a nationally ranked club, has hosted numerous
championships including the 2002 U.S. Women’s Open and the 2006 U.S. Senior Open. 
The club will undertake a greens renovation project beginning in September of 2007, converting green surfaces to Penn A4.  Candidate should have at least a two-year turf degree, have or obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License, and appropriate experience to learn and to contribute in an environment of increasing responsibility.  Successful candidate will share duties with other Turf Team members in providing superior playing conditions for members and guests.   Wage will be dependant on qualifications and experience.  Competitive benefits provided.  Numerous Prairie Dunes Country Club Turf Team members have recently secured advanced positions.  Available immediately. 

Please send resume to:
P. Stan George, CGCS
Prairie Dunes Country Club
4812 E 30th
Hutchinson, KS 67502
620 662 6251
psgeorge@prairiedunes.com

Additional course information at www.prairiedunes.com

 

 

Assistant Golf Course Superintendent   (post 3-27-08)
Witch's Cove Golf Course - Lake Ozark, Missouri
(Lodge of 4 Seasons)

Course Overview:
Witch's Cove is a resort golf course built in 1971 by Robert Trent Jones
Sr.Witch's Cove will be renovating all 18 greens and Putting Green starting 7-9-08 and reopening 5-09.

Duties:
Assistant will be responsible for the maintenance staff, fertilizer and chemical applications, and golf course maintenance. Assistant will learn all aspects of the business.

Education and Experience:
Minimum two year turf grass degree or related field Minimum three years seasonal golf labor and experience in chemical and
fertilizer applications. 

Salary: Negotiable

Position to be filled by:  4-14-08

Send Resume to:
Mark Rooney, Superintendent
Witch's Cove Golf Course
P O Box 215
Lake Ozark, Missouri 65049
mrooney@4seasonsresort com
 (573) 365-8527     
     


2ND ASSISTANT GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT
 
Hodge Park Golf Course (Kemper Sports Management) Kansas City, MO

Company Overview: Kemper Sports Management currently manages over 70 daily fee, private, municipal, and resort courses for private owners, municipal agencies, investors and real estate developers. Candidates will have an excellent opportunity for advancement locally as well as nationally.

Course Description:
Course Type: Public
Annual Rounds: 38,000
Number of holes: 18
Primary Grasses: Greens: Pencross/Poa
Fairways: Blue/Bent
Tees: Blue/Bent

Education:
Minimum of an associate’s degree in turf grass or related field

Experience:                                                                                                                            Several seasons of practical and varied experience working on golf course maintenance staff

Special Skills:
Knowledge of equipment operation, basic irrigation troubleshooting and repair (strong irrigation repair a plus), as well as chemical / fertilizer applications. Must have or quickly obtain a pesticide applicator’s license

Benefits:
Salary: $12.00/hour plus OT
Health, Dental, and Vision
401K
Vacation and Sick Leave
Uniform
Golf

Duties:
Golf course maintenance
Irrigation repair
Fertilizer / Pesticide application
Training of seasonal staff

To apply:
Send résumé to:
Ryan Rafferty
6800 NE Barry Rd.
Kansas City, MO 64156
E-Mail: rrafferty@kempersports.com

Position to be filled ASAP