Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Assistant Golf Course Superintendent Windyke Country Club | Germantown / Collierville, Tennessee An Opportunity to Learn, Grow, and Lead If you're looking for more than just your next job, Windyke Country Club offers an opportunity to build a career. We're looking for an ambitious individual who wants to learn, accept responsibility, and become an integral part of a team committed to producing exceptional golf course conditions. At Windyke, our assistants don't spend years performing the same daily tasks. They are trusted to make decisions, lead people, and gain hands-on experience in every aspect of golf course management. Whether your goal is to become a Golf Course Superintendent or simply continue growing as a turf professional, you'll leave Windyke with the knowledge, confidence, and experience to take the next step. About Windyke Country Club Windyke Country Club is a premier 54-hole private facility situated on 385 acres on the border of Germantown and Collierville, Tennessee. The property includes two championship golf courses and an 18-hole par-3 course. Our championship courses are recognized throughout the region for outstanding conditioning and feature USGA-specification putting greens with Champion Bermuda. Tees and fairways are predominantly Tifway 419 Bermuda with Zoysia incorporated throughout shaded and transition areas. Providing exceptional playing conditions is what we do every day, and we take great pride in exceeding our members' expectations. What You'll Do As an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent, you'll work directly with the Director of Agronomy and Superintendent in the daily management of the golf courses. You'll be involved in every aspect of the operation, including: - Daily course setup and exceptional conditioning - Precision moisture management - Irrigation scheduling, troubleshooting, repairs, and system expansion - Fertility planning and pesticide applications - Disease identification and plant health management - Crew leadership, training, scheduling, and employee development - Equipment operation and calibration - Tournament preparation - Budgeting, planning, and operational decision-making This position offers real responsibility and is designed to prepare motivated individuals for future superintendent opportunities. More Than Maintenance One of the things that makes Windyke unique is our commitment to continually improving the property. Our assistants are actively involved in planning and executing in-house construction and renovation projects, providing valuable experience well beyond daily maintenance. Recent, ongoing, and planned projects include: - Complete renovation of every bunker featuring Porous Pave bunker liners and Premier White bunker sand - Tee renovations, expansions, and new tee construction - Continuous irrigation system improvements and expansion - Ongoing tree removal and golf course enhancement projects - Large-scale sod replacement and turf improvement programs - Planned driving range expansion and renovation (anticipated 2027) If you enjoy building, improving, and leaving a lasting impact on a golf course, you'll find plenty of opportunities here. Who We're Looking For We're searching for someone who takes pride in producing exceptional golf course conditions and wants to build a long-term career in the golf industry. The ideal candidate is: - Positive, self-motivated, and dependable - A strong communicator and leader - Eager to learn and accept new challenges - Passionate about agronomy and golf course management - Committed to high standards and continuous improvement - Willing to take ownership and lead by example Qualifications Required - Valid driver's license - Tennessee Pesticide Applicator License (or ability to obtain shortly after hire) Preferred - Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Golf Course Management, Agronomy, Sports Turf, or a related field - One to three years of experience as an Assistant Superintendent or in a similar leadership role at a golf course. Why Windyke? We believe our people are our greatest investment. We offer: - Competitive salaried compensation - Biannual performance bonus - Group health insurance - Paid vacation - Three-day weekend approximately every 3–4 weeks - Local GCSAA membership - Continuing education and professional development - Golf privileges - A collaborative management team committed to mentoring future superintendents - Hands-on experience in every aspect of golf course management, including agronomy, irrigation, construction, renovation, budgeting, and leadership Windyke is a club that continues to invest in its golf courses, facilities, equipment, and employees. If you're looking for a place where you'll be challenged, trusted, and given the opportunity to grow, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your résumé and any relevant references to Casey@windyke.com .