1st Assistant Superintendent The Beverly Country Club Details Posted: 08-Sep-26 Location: Chicago, Illinois

1st Assistant Superintendent The Beverly Country Club Details Posted: 08-Sep-26 Location: Chicago, Illinois Salary Details: Bonus potential 4% 401(k) match Dental & vision insurance PTO / Vacation Local & national association dues Uniforms provided Free food Golfing privileges Continuing education & professional development Career advancement opportunities through exposure to capital projects, irrigation renovation, tournament prep, and high-end daily operations

Preferred Education: Associates Degree

Type:

Full Time

Level:

Experienced

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2nd Assistant Superintendent

Assistant Superintendent

The Beverly Country Club, located in Chicago Illinois, is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented 1st Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to join a high-performance agronomy team during an exciting period of capital investment, championship conditioning, and long-term infrastructure planning. This role is ideal for an aspiring Superintendent who wants hands-on leadership experience, deep agronomic development, and involvement in major improvement projects at a historic private club.

Total annual rounds: 20,000Total staff: 30 (12 full-time, 18 part-time)Turf types:Greens: 007 BentgrassFairways: Declaration Bentgrass / Poa annuaTees: Declaration Bentgrass / Poa annuaRough: Poa annua, Perennial Ryegrass, TallFescue, Kentucky BluegrassIrrigation system: ToroEquipment: John Deere & Toro—$1.1M newly purchased, all owned SUCCESS TRAITS OF INDIVIDUAL:

Strong leadership skillsReliable and consistentHands-on and actively engagedAble to teach and also be coachedHardworking and dedicatedTeam-orientedSees the big pictureDetail-driven and professional INITIAL PRIORITIES OF POSITION:

Learn the property, staff, and daily operational flowEstablish consistency in course conditioning and detailed presentationIntegrate into the management team and support a positive staff cultureTake ownership of irrigation and moisture managementAssist with fertilizer and pesticide applicationsSupport and participate in ongoing course improvement projectsHelp reinforce and elevate the standards and expectations across the property KEY RESPONSIBILITIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND APTITUDE:

Staff scheduling, training, and daily leadershipIrrigation system operation, troubleshooting, and repairMoisture management and hand wateringDaily course setup and execution of maintenance standardsCultural practices including aerification, topdressing, and groomingParticipation in drainage and turf improvement projectsTournament preparation and execution (including Western Amateur)Equipment operation and ability to train staffSupport implementation of upcoming capital improvementsStrong communication and ability to hold self and team accountable PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Certificate, Associate, or Bachelor’s degree in Turfgrass Management (preferred but not required)4–7 years of progressive golf course maintenance experienceSupervisory or crew leadership experienceExperience with fertilizer and pesticide applicationsStrong irrigation and water management skillsIllinois pesticide license or ability to obtainAbility to excel in a high-expectation, detail-oriented environmentCandidates without preferred education will be considered if experience is strong COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Salary range: $76,000–$90,0004% 401(k) matchPTO / VacationUniforms providedFree foodCareer advancement opportunities through exposure to capital projects, irrigation renovation, tournament prep, and high-end daily operations ABOUT US:

The Beverly Country Club is a historic private club on the south side of Chicago known for championship-level conditioning, a proud membership, and ongoing reinvestment in course infrastructure. The agronomy team is committed to delivering elite playing conditions built on accountability, attention to detail, consistency, and professionalism.

The club supports long-term career development through education, certification support, modern equipment, and meaningful involvement in decision-making and project execution. Beverly will host the Western Amateur this year and is planning significant capital projects, including a new irrigation system and bunker drainage work.

About The Beverly Country Club