Heart of America Golf Course Superintendents Association
638 West 39th Street   .   PO Box 419264   .   Kansas City   .   MO   .   64141   .  Phone: 816-561-5323   .   Fax: 816-561-1991  .  Email: kswank@swassn.com



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Text Box: Employment Opportunities

Allow the Heart of America GCSA to help you fill an open position at your club or
company. 
Members of the association may post "industry related" positions on
this website FREE of charge.  Simply email your open position, description and
contact information to
kweitzel@swassn.com at HAGCSA.  Your employment
opportunity will be posted (in date submission order)
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CURRENT OPENINGS:
(6)

Assistance Superintendent  (posted 8-10-08)

Minor Park Golf Course - Kansas City, MO

Education:  completion of a degree program in turf grass management or related field

Experience: 4 years experience golf course maintenance. Supervision experience a plus.

                    working knowledge of cutting units and general equipment maintenance.

Salary range: $28,00.00 to 32,000.00

Benefits:  Health insurance, paid leave, 401k, golf privileges

Date available: 8-8-08
 
Comments: Minor park is an 18 hole golf course with practice facilities. bent grass greens, cool season tees, and zoysia fairways.
 
Contact: Paul Fiscus
              Golf Course Superintendent
              913-489-1354
              Minor park Golf course
              11215 Holmes road
              Kansas City , MO 64131
              pfiscus@orion-mgmt.com



T
urf Equipment Technician  (posted 7-30-08)
Sycamore Ridge Golf Course - Spring Hill, KS

Educational: High school diploma.

Experience: Strong mechanical background. Turf equipment maintenance experience helpful but not
                    required. I will train the right person.

Special: Working knowledge of diesel and gasoline engines as well as hydraulic systems.

Salary Range: $25-$33k per year

Benefits:. Employee only medical insurance, vacation after 1 year, meals, golfing

Date Available: 8-11-08

Comments:
Sycamore Ridge is an 18 hole bentgrass facility. We are located just south of Olathe, KS and consistently rated the top public course in the Kansas City area. We have 2 year old John Deere equipment. I am looking for an organized team player with excellent communication skills.

Paul F. Davids, CGCS
Sycamore Ridge Golf Course
20280 S. Lone Elm Rd.
Spring Hill, KS 66083

Fax: 913-592-5262
Email: pdavids@sycamoreridgegolf.com

URL:
http://www.sycamoreridgegolf.com



GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT
 
(posted 7-29-08)
AUGUSTA COUNTRY CLUB  - AUGUSTA, KS

9 HOLE COURSE
COURSE TYPE: SEMI-PRIVATE
OPEN YEAR ROUND
SEMI-AUTOMATIC IRRIGATION SYSTEM
YARDAGE: 3,677 YARDS
GREENS: PENCROSS
FAIRWAYS: MEDIUM LAWN BERMUDA (K-STATE VARIETY)

EXPERIENCE – 1 YEAR ON COURSE WORK;
GCSAA MEMBER PREFERRED
SPECIAL SKILLS: MECHANICAL REPAIR / MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
SALARY: STARTING $26,000, SALARY IS NEGOTIABLE ACCORDING TO EXPERIENCE
DUTIES: GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE, EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE, CHEMICAL/FERTILIZER
              APPLICATION, IRRIGATION SCHEDULING, AND CART MAINTENANCE
BENEFITS: PAID VACATION, PAID SICK LEAVE, DUES TO GCSAA, ALLOWANCE FOR HEALTH
                  INSURANCE.
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS: UNTIL FILLED -  POSITION AVAILABLE STARTING IMMEDIATELY APPLY SEND RESUME TO: 
MIKE SCHWEMMER

Augusta Country Club
1610 Fairway Drive
Augusta, KS 67010
Phone: 316-775-7281
E-mail: trader228@sbcglobal.net



Turf Manager, Sales & Service
  (posted 7-15-08)
Ryan Lawn & Tree - Overland Park, KS

If you
are a self starter, with ambition, this position could be for you. Learn what it is like to grow your own business and customer base, plus… You will provide lawn care, suggest tree and shrub care, and give landscape advice to our clients. You will become a partner in the highest quality lawn and tree company in the mid west. In addition, there are advancement opportunities in the other communities we serve. In 2002, our staff set a goal to be in 10 cities in 10 years. In our organization, our associates help set corporate goals. Almost every one of our field staff have college degrees. Ryan is an experience like no other company.

PERSONALITY TRAITS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
We look for individuals who are: motivated, ambitious, high energy, hard working, sharp, focused, outgoing personality who easily makes friends. Are you a high achiever with absolute integrity? A degree is important. Horticulture, forestry, business or related degree is our first choice.

TURF MANAGER:
You will manage and maintain 300 to 500 customer properties. This position includes both production and sales. Our turf managers assist customers with a range of horticulture decisions, while fertilizing and providing weed, disease and insect control. You will give landscape advice and make suggestions for maintaining the lawn and landscape. At Ryan, we work hard to make yards fun for our customers. Outstanding individuals will become team leaders, department managers and branch managers.

PAY:
A recent college graduate starts at approximately $30,000 a year. In this position, you can go up to $90,000+.

BENEFITS:
RYAN is an employee owned company. You will become a partner and share in the growth. Ryan provide industry leading benefits including health insurance, 401k, an ESOP, life insurance, sick and vacation pay, and more.

THE COMPANY:
RYAN has over 130 full time associates with graduates from over 25 different universities. We are a leading company serving Kansas City and Springfield, MO, Tulsa, OK and Wichita, KS. We intend to be a leading company in all markets we serve.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
We are a non-smoking, clean cut, high integrity company. We work hard to maintain our great reputation. Our staff works every day to create the "RYAN" image that sells our services in our communities.

GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES:
With Ryan’s focus on growth, there are opportunities for advancement to team leader, department manager and branch manager positions. Promotions depend on doing your job well and being able to lead people.

We are an EEOC employer.

CONTACT:
Larry Ryan
Overland Park Branch 
913-381-1505
larryryan49@yahoo.com

I will do the initial interview.

SEND YOUR RESUME
AND A COVER LETTER EXPLAINING WHY YOU WOULD BE INTERESTED IN WORKING WITH OUR FIRM AND THE SPECIAL STRENGTHS YOU BRING TO US.

Check us out on the web @ RyanLawn.com.


Golf Course Superintendent
 
(posted 7-14-08)
Fredonia Golf Club - Fredonia, KS

Immediate opening for a Golf Course Superintendent at Fredonia Golf Club.                        Fredonia Golf Club is a semi-private nine hole course located outside of Fredonia, Ks.  Duties for the superintendent include general maintenance and repair of the golf course.  This includes mowing, watering, spraying, shrub and tree work.  Also the general maintenance and repair of the golf course equipment.  He or she must have some knowledge in equipment service and repair.    The superintendent will hire both full       
time and part time help when needed.  Also must be able to communicate with the public, members, and the board of directors.  Must have at least 3-5 years of experience. 
For further information contact the Fredonia Golf Club at 620-378-3270. 
Or contact Chad at 620-332-4636.