Assistant Superintendent, Whitefish Lake GC

About WLGC The Whitefish Lake Golf Club is a 36-hole facility located in beautiful Northwest Montana. The WLGC is one of the finest public golf courses in the Pacific Northwest and is nestled in the heart of many outdoor activities that Montana has to offer. The facility is unique in its operation as it open to daily fee play as well as offering season passes to the “locals”. The golf courses are meticulously maintained and offer the highest quality of golf at a very affordable price. Over 65,000 rounds are played throughout the 7 ½ month season and we strive to provide the best quality of play on a daily basis. Key Responsibilities Leadership and Team Development Supervise and lead maintenance staff in daily operations.Assist in scheduling, training, and performance management.Foster a positive, professional, and team-oriented work environment.Communicate clearly and effectively with staff, management, and other club departments. Golf Course Operations Oversee and participate in all mowing and course setup procedures.Maintain championship-level playing conditions with strong attention to detail. Agronomic Programs Assist in planning and implementing fertility, plant protectant, and cultural practice programs.Apply and record fertilizers, herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.Perform calibration and calculations for accurate pesticide applications.Identify and manage turfgrass diseases, pests, and environmental stress conditions.Oversee aeration, verti-cutting, topdressing, and other cultural practices. Irrigation and Water Management Assist with irrigation scheduling and moisture management.Support irrigation system installation, troubleshooting, drainage, and repairs.Perform and supervise effective hand watering to maintain optimal turf health. Equipment and Compliance Operate equipment safely and maintain clean work environments.Coordinate with the Equipment Manager regarding maintenance and repairs.Maintain chemical storage, inventory, and regulatory compliance standards. Professional Expectations The Assistant Superintendent Must Demonstrate Strong leadership and decision-making skills.A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.Professional communication with golfers and employees.A commitment to continuous learning and industry advancement. Education And Experience Degree or certificate in Turfgrass Management or related field.Demonstrated supervisory and leadership experience.Montana pesticide applicator’s license, or ability to obtain within required timeframe. About Whitefish Lake GC 36 hole facility that started in the 30’s with the WPA program and continued to expand into the early 90’s to become the only 36 hole facility in the Flathead Valley! There have been several course improvement projects over the years. We have just added two simulators in the expanded club house and a new pump station and are in the early stages of a new irrigation system on the North Course.