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Position Overview:
Capilano Golf and Country Club is looking for a motivated, positive and enthusiastic individual who wishes to further their career and reach their potential. The Assistant Superintendent position is an integral part of the five-person Course and Grounds leadership team and is an ideal position for someone looking to develop their leadership and management skills in preparation for becoming a Golf Course Superintendent. Our previous two Assistant Superintendents both successfully moved on to Superintendent positions.
Working alongside one other Assistant Superintendent and reporting to the Course Superintendent and Senior Assistant Superintendent in a decentralized organizational structure, this position is responsible for supervising the maintenance and operation of the golf course and associated facilities. They are responsible for all facets of staff management excluding the technical staff within the department. In the absence of the Course Superintendent and Senior Assistant Superintendent, he/she is expected to make decisions and fill those responsibilities.
Position Opportunities and Development:
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to:
- Make calculated turf management decisions that produce industry leading playing conditions at the premier golfing facility in western Canada. Capilano prides itself on excellence and provides the tools and support for the Course and Grounds team to meet the high expectations of a highly engaged and supportive membership.
- Through effective leadership skills, this person will be able to motivate, train and ultimately shape the positive working culture of the Course and Grounds team.
- Have a key role in the decision-making processes for all aspects of the Course and Grounds operation.
- Have the opportunity to represent Capilano at various industry events, raise their profile within the industry, and ultimately define their career trajectory.
Course Information:
Capilano is a private 18-hole facility located in beautiful British Columbia. Constructed in 1938 by esteemed Canadian golf course architect Stanley Thompson, Capilano is continually ranked in the top 10 golf courses in Canada and ranked in the top 100 golf courses in the world outside the United States. Capilano is open to play year-round, with the majority of the 32,000 rounds/year played between April and October. The club is committed to continually restoring and improving the golf course, as part of a Course Long Range Master Plan that has been in place for several years. Continued capital improvement work in 2024 includes further bunker renovation with the Better Billy Bunker method of construction, tree removal, and ongoing preparation for a new irrigation system. Working from a state-of-the-art staff Maintenance Facility and Fleet Maintenance Facility, our high-performance Course and Grounds team is comprised of up to 40 employees who love to work outdoors, enjoy being in the company of others, and who take pride in
their work.
Location:
Located in West Vancouver, British Columbia, the golf course is surrounded by mountains with excellent access to hiking, mountain biking and skiing, and is less than 20 minutes from downtown Vancouver. Continually rated as one of the best cities in the world to live, Vancouver is known for being modern and safe, and has great amenities such as numerous beaches, Stanley Park forest, and quick access to the North Shore mountain range.
Qualifications:
An individual who has graduated with a degree or two-year diploma from a recognized institution and turfgrass related field. 3 years minimum working on a golf course is also required along with a desire to secure a management role and eventually become a Golf Course Superintendent. Valid BC Pesticide license or the ability to obtain one within 90 days.
Compensation:
$60K - $70K salary DOE, benefits, and club matched pension. This position also includes a mobile phone plan, food and clothing allowance and an allowance for moving expenses.
Work Environment and Additonal Benefits Include:
- Access to play a top 10 private golf course in Canada at the discretion of the Golf Course Superintendent.
- A clean and organized Administrative Building (lunchroom, heated mudroom, locker rooms and showers) built in 2011.
- Support with continued education, training and professional development. Relevant association memberships (CGSA, BCGSA, GCSAA) and select conferences as mutually arranged.
- Food and apparel discounts, and a paid phone plan.
- Team appreciation including monthly team events and annual staff golf competitions.
- Opportunities to tour similar maintenance facilities and make industry connections.
Application Closing Date:
February 9, 2024.
Projected Start Date:
March 2024 (with flexibility).
All applications and resumes are held confidentially. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in Capilano Golf and Country Club, however, only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.
To apply to this position, please submit resumes and cover letters in confidence addressed to:
Stuart Sheridan, AGS, Course Superintendent via email to stuarts@capilanogolf.com
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