Second Assistant/ Spray and Irrigation Technician: - Shadow Valley Country Club

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Shadow Valley Country Club is pursuing an ambitious, positive, and career focused individual to help take operations to its next level. Shadow Valley is a true private country club (opened in 2001) located in the expanding and thriving economies of Northwest Arkansas, particularly Rogers. We consist of an 18-hole championship quality golf course, tennis and pickleball courts, fitness center, parks, and athletic fields.  The property stretches across 540 acres, all of which we have parts to maintain. As the Shadow Valley property continues to develop with more residential homes, it paves the way for the golf course to make proper improvements to bunkers, drainage, green and tee complexes, and irrigation updates. Shadow Valley is a place that allows its employees to display their skills and knowledge along with providing more learning opportunities.

The responsibilities and essential job duties of this position are the following, but not limited to:

  • ·         Fertilizer/Pesticide applications

  • ·         Golf Course/ POA weekly cultural practices

  • ·         Employee management = managing a crew of employees

  • ·         Collaborating with Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent

  • ·         Basic equipment repair = sharping reels, setting height of cut, filter changes, etc.

  • ·         Irrigation diagnoses and repair (golf course and landscape)

  • ·         Weekly project planning

  • ·         Training Employees = equipment, employee handbook, course conditions, job standards

  • ·         Decision making skills

  • ·         Eye for details

  • ·         Construction renovation design and layout

  • ·         Prep for golf tournaments

  • ·         Initiative

  • ·         Able to lift over 80lbs frequently for the length of work day

  • ·         Required to work on certain weekends and most holidays

 Benefits - Salary: $38,500 - $50,000

  • Uniforms

  • Clothing Allowance in golf shop ($250.00)

  • Food Discount: 50% at clubhouse during normal work hours

  • Club Membership: restricted access

  • Local and National Association dues paid

  • Educational seminars and pesticide license paid

  • 50% health insurance coverage by employer

Shadow Valley is an 18-hole private golf course with memberships limited to only homeowners that live in Shadow Valley. We maintain all the grounds on the property including the golf course, clubhouse, main entrances, pool landscape, athletic fields, and parks. We are looking for someone who can help run a crew of up to 12 people. The Second Assistant must obtain their pesticide license within the first 6 months of employment. Spanish speaking skills is a plus but not required. Candidates must have a form of knowledge in pesticides, irrigation, and crew management.

This position is available immediately.

If you have any questions, please contact me at gcsuperintendent@shadowvalleyinfo.com

 Ethan Charles

Golf Course Superintendent

Shadow Valley Country Club