Assistant Superintendent

Olympia Fields Country Club is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to join our team in maintaining our prestigious private club located in the south suburbs of Chicago. As the Assistant Superintendent, you will be responsible for all aspects of general golf course maintenance, including fertilizer and pesticide calibration and application, irrigation repair and installation, drainage repair and installation, pest scouting and monitoring, and supervision of staff. The Club operates two championship golf courses, the North Course and the South Course, each with a rich history of hosting major events. The South Course underwent a comprehensive renovation in 2021 led by golf course architect Andy Staples, including enhancements to greens, fairways, bunkers, drainage, and overall course strategy. The Assistant Superintendent will have the opportunity to help maintain and further develop the South Course while also playing a key role in the comprehensive restoration of the North Course led by golf course architect Andrew Green. This position provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with both the long-term management of a recently renovated golf course and the construction, grow-in, and establishment of a major championship restoration project. The North Course restoration will prepare the course for its next chapter and future championship events. The position offers a competitive salary of $60,000-$70,000 annually, with benefits including health and life insurance, paid vacation, 401(k) matching, educational expenses, golfing privileges, uniforms, and meals. We are looking for a motivated self-starter with a minimum of a two-year degree from an accredited turf school and at least three to four years of golf course experience. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a desire to continue developing professionally, and the ability to assume the duties of a Golf Course Superintendent within the next several years. This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for an individual looking to advance their career while gaining experience on two championship golf courses. - Minimum of a two-year degree from an accredited turf school - Three to four years of golf course experience - Valid documentation to establish legal right to work - Pass a drug screen - Pass pesticide test within 30 days - Valid driver's license with no DUI convictions in the past five years - Agree to a criminal background check