2nd Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Heritage Shores is seeking a motivated, dependable, and detail-oriented Second Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to join our golf course maintenance team. This position is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to grow their career in golf course management while helping maintain high-quality playing conditions and an exceptional golfing experience.

The Second Assistant Superintendent will work closely with the Superintendent and First Assistant Superintendent to oversee daily maintenance operations, lead crew members, maintain turf health, and ensure the golf course is presented to the highest possible standards.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist with the daily planning, scheduling, and supervision of golf course maintenance operations.

- Help maintain greens, tees, fairways, roughs, bunkers, and other playing surfaces to established standards.

- Supervise, train, and motivate golf course maintenance staff to ensure efficient and productive work.

- Assist with fertilizer applications, pesticide applications, irrigation management, and other agronomic practices in accordance with applicable regulations.

- Monitor turfgrass health, identify potential disease, pest, and environmental issues, and communicate findings to management.

- Operate and maintain mowing equipment, utility vehicles, tractors, and other golf course maintenance machinery.

- Assist with irrigation system troubleshooting, repairs, and water management.

- Help develop and implement cultural practices, including aerification, topdressing, verticutting, and overseeding.

- Ensure proper mixing, handling, storage, and application of chemicals and fertilizers when authorized and appropriately licensed.

- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, chemical applications, equipment use, and employee assignments as needed.

- Assist with tournament preparation, special events, course setup, and daily course presentation.

- Promote a safe working environment and ensure staff follow established safety procedures.

- Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or First Assistant Superintendent.

Qualifications

- Associate's or bachelor's degree in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, Horticulture, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.

- Previous golf course maintenance experience required, preferably in a supervisory or leadership role.

- Strong understanding of turfgrass management, mowing practices, irrigation, fertilization, and pest management.

- Valid driver's license.

- Pesticide applicator license or the ability to obtain one within a specified timeframe, as required by state regulations.

- Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

- Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-oriented environment.

- Willingness to work early mornings, weekends, holidays, and occasional extended hours as course conditions and seasonal demands require.

- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform physically demanding tasks.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is hardworking, proactive, and passionate about golf course maintenance. They take pride in attention to detail, have a strong work ethic, and are eager to develop their agronomic knowledge and leadership skills. The successful candidate will be comfortable taking initiative, solving problems, and helping the maintenance team achieve consistent, high-quality playing conditions.

What We Offer

- Competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience.

- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

- A supportive, team-oriented work environment.

- Hands-on experience in golf course agronomy and maintenance management.

- Health, dental, and vision benefits.

- PTO and 401K

- Golf privileges and uniforms

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a résumé and a brief introduction outlining their experience and interest in the position to Jordan Kalasky at jkalasky@heritageshoregolf.com

Join our team and help us deliver outstanding course conditions and an exceptional golf experience every day.