2nd Assistant Superintendent

Ak-Chin Southern Dunes is excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity of 2nd Assistant Golf Course Superintendent. Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality, highly detailed oriented and fast paced environment. 

Key Responsibilities of the 2nd Assistant Superintendent:

• Performs routine safety inspections on all spraying and fertilizer equipment.


• Reads, understands and keeps current up-to-date material safety data sheets (MSDS).


• Maintains chemical storage and mixing areas in compliance with governmental regulations.


• Responsible for ensuring the safety and direction of chemical/fertilizer handlers and/or helpers.


• Maintains log of applications and files related reports.


• Responsible for hand spraying and maintaining proper mixing amounts and application techniques.


• Keeps up-to-date in knowledge of chemicals/fertilizers that are being applied.


• Ensures proper calibration of all spraying/fertilizing equipment.


• Supervises and assists maintenance staff in daily duties.


• Ensures all company policies and procedures are followed including compliance with government regulations.


• Ensures associates obtain proper license needed to perform job tasks safely and within city, state, and federal regulations.


• Addresses directly all real or perceived environmental concerns.


• Assists with interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, and directing work, evaluating performance, rewarding, and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.


• Manages department members that may include, but is not limited to: Environmental Technician.


• Assures that effective orientation and training are given to each new associate.  Develops ongoing training programs.


• Monitors business volume forecast and plans accordingly in areas of manpower, productivity, costs and other expenses.


• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.


• Regular and reliable attendance. 


• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications for the 2nd Assistant Superintendent:

• Bachelor’s degree, Associate’s degree (AA) or equivalent from four or two-year college or technical school; three to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience (Degree preference in agronomy/ horticulture/ plant/soil science).


• Must have a valid Driver’s License.

Other Qualifications:

• Must have a valid pesticide application license. 


• Regularly works in wet or humid conditions (non-weather) and works near moving mechanical parts.  


• Frequently works in outdoor weather conditions. 


• Regularly wears safety equipment that covers the entire body and may trap body heat and moisture.