Coosa Country Club est.1909 is a historic George Cobb designed 18-hole private Country Club located in Rome, Georgia. Coosa is well known for hosting many major Amateur golf tournaments in Georgia. The 18-hole course currently features Penncross bentgrass greens, bermuda/zoysia grass tees, bermuda grass fairways and rough, fescue rough in common areas.

The individual we are seeking needs to be hard working, self-driven, and a highly motivated person. This is a hands-on position that requires hard work and dedication to advancing your career. The job requires the individual to obtain a Ga. pesticide applicators license within 6 months of employment. Excellent opportunity for a recent college graduate looking to get a foot in the door at a great private club. Upward advancement/promotion available.

Currently Coosa Country Club is undergoing a complete irrigation renovation. In spring of 2023 the Club has plans to complete their Beau Welling Design Master Plan. Complete redesign and restoration of all Putting Greens, and bunkering will be done. This will be a great project for an aspiring Superintendent to be a part of to gain needed construction experience.

The Assistant Superintendent will develop the skills and knowledge to assist in the management of all golf course maintenance responsibilities through a combination of training and hands-on experience.

Coosa Country Club offers a fantastic opportunity to work and learn in an environment of consistent improvement. The Assistant position will be actively involved with all golf course operations, and team development. Our goal is to help you lay a solid foundation on which to build a successful Golf Course Superintendent career.

The primary responsibility will be assisting the Golf Course Superintendent and the Senior Assistant Superintendent in the supervision and training of maintenance staff as well as properly applying pesticides and fertilizer to the golf course. This position be involved with irrigation maintenance as well as greens management and course set up. This position will have weekend crew management responsibilities every third weekend. 

Career Mentoring:
Building a strong agronomic foundation is important but many miss building a strong professional background which can help land them the job they want. At Coosa CC we strive to inspire, motivate, and coach you to success. Being a vital role to Golf Course Maintenance Team, this position is responsible for the maintenance and care of the golf course and grounds working directly with the Golf Course Superintendent and Senior Assistant Superintendent. This is a transitional position to provide guidance for an individual’s growth and promotion in the golf course industry.

Specific Job Knowledge, Requirements, Skills and Abilities:

• Have completed, or completing a degree in turf management or related field
• Knowledge of the proper spraying techniques required for the maintenance of the golf course
• Read and understand general business publications, professional publications, etc.
• Operate the necessary equipment required for the maintenance of the golf courses and grounds
• Have or obtain within 6 months a GA state pesticide applicators license
• Show a strong interest in self-improvement by joining professional organizations as well as participating in continuing education or training opportunities such as seminars, trade shows, etc.
• Entry level computer skills

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Golf Course Management:
Operations

• Accountable for daily updating of course details and work progress spreadsheets
• Active role in monitoring of daily staff assignments versus course standards
• Course set-up, cutting hole locations, managing teeing areas, detail work
• Spraying Application required for the maintenance of the golf courses and grounds
• Bentgrass greens management
• Irrigation repair and maintenance
• Assist in routine maintenance work as needed

Benefits: Uniforms, Golf privileges, lunch provided, personal and vacation time, medical/Dental 90% paid, 401K with match, paid holidays and GCSAA dues.

HOW TO APPLY: Please send resumes to: Tim Cunningham, CGCS, tim@coosacountryclub.org or visit our website: Coosa Country Club

About Coosa Country Club

Coosa Country Club est.1909 is a Historic George Cobb designed 18-hole private Country Club located in Rome, Georgia. Coosa is well known for being the host of many major Georgia Amateur Tournaments in Georgia. The 18-hole course features Penncross Bentgrass greens, Bermuda and zoysia grass tees, Bermuda grass fairways and rough, and native Fescue common areas.

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