Golf Course Assistant Superintendent

At Four Seasons we consider life and work to be richer when we truly connect with the people and the environment around us. 

 Our family members are masters at their crafts – a gardener can become an artist, a manager a conductor, a chef an inventor. We look for employees who share the Golden Rule: people who, by nature, believe in treating others as we would have them treat us. We look for our people to characterize a shared passion for excellence and to infuse that enthusiasm into everything they do. 

About Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo:  

From our hillside perch overlooking the Pacific Ocean, our expansive Costa Rican resort offers privacy while being your launching pad into boundless adventures. After a day of zip lining, surfing or hiking a volcano, return to our tropical retreat for farm-to-table dining from one of our five restaurants and bars, refreshing swims or relaxing spa treatments. With customized itineraries for families and couples alike, we can’t wait for you to experience “pura vida” at Peninsula Papagayo.  

The Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo is looking for an Assistant Superintendent, who has strong leadership, interpersonal and analytical skills, could prioritize and adapt to the changing needs of the operation, and has a passion for service.

The Asst. Superintendent assumes a supporting role in managing and maintaining the golf course, to attain the highest standards for member and guest satisfaction.

The Assistant Superintendent in charge of maintaining the golf course. The main duties of the job are working directly with the
Superintendent, daily course scheduling, supervising all employees and projects, efficiency management, obtaining an eye for
detail, strong agronomic background, water management, computer skills and consistently meeting the demands of the
membership.

Role and Responsibilities:
 Working directly with the Golf Course Superintendent
 Daily scheduling of all duties to be performed
 Manage and supervise all task taking place on the golf course
 Speak conversational Spanish
 In depth agronomic knowledge in all chemicals, fertilizers, and water management
 Experience using Rain bird irrigation software and system.
 Excels in communication of all issues observed verbally and written
 Experience with all forms of chemical applications
 Mechanical knowledge of mowers, tractors, motors, etc.
 Proper sprayer and spreader calibration techniques
 Administrative responsibilities will include: managing vacation days, permissions and absences.
 Assist in budgeting
 Project development and execution
 Willing and able to work a very flexible schedule.
 Inventory forecasting
 Purchasing
Qualifications and Education Requirements
 4 year Bachelor degree or 2 Year Certificate in Turf Management
 Minimum of 2 years of experience working on a golf course
 Computer skills
 Spanish speaking and English (preferable)