Assistant Superintendent Argyle Country Club Details Posted: 09-Sep-26 Location: Silver Spring, Maryland

Assistant Superintendent Argyle Country Club Details Posted: 09-Sep-26 Location: Silver Spring, Maryland Salary Details

Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) with employer match 10 days vacation 10 days personal time Short-term disability Local & national professional dues Uniforms Complimentary meals Golfing privileges

Preferred Education

Associates Degree

Type

Full Time

Level

Entry Level

Categories

2nd Assistant Superintendent Assistant Superintendent Assistant in Training

Argyle Country Club is seeking a hard-working, self-motivated Assistant Superintendent to join its Greens & Grounds team. This is an excellent opportunity for an emerging or experienced turf professional to work alongside a strong management team while gaining hands-on experience across all areas of golf course maintenance and improvement.

The Assistant Superintendent will work closely with the Director of Greens & Grounds and share responsibility with our established Assistant Superintendent and Equipment Manager. The ideal candidate will be comfortable leading small crews, performing hands-on maintenance work, and taking ownership of daily responsibilities.

CLUB HIGHLIGHTS 2025 Maintenance Budget: $1.6 million operating budget; capital budget varies annually

Total Annual Rounds:Approximately 20,000, with 12–20 outings annually

Total Staff:4 managers, 5 full-time hourly employees, and 6 seasonal hourly employees

Typical Work Schedule March–October: Monday–Friday, 40–55 hours per week, plus every other weekend

November–February: Monday–Friday, approximately 35 hours per week, plus frost call every other weekend

Turf Types:Poa/bentgrass push-up greens, Iron Cutter bermudagrass tees and fairways, and mixed cool-season rough

Future Projects:Cart path replacement, driving range improvements, clubhouse grounds improvements, and multiple small drainage projects

Equipment:John Deere GPS sprayers and fairway equipment, Kress robotic rough mowers, and a mixed capital equipment fleet; mowing and spraying equipment is leased

Future Events April 2027 – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Women’s Championship

October 2031 – Maryland Senior Open

SUCCESS TRAITS OF INDIVIDUAL Hard-working, self-motivated, and willing to contribute alongside the team

Comfortable working in all weather conditions and performing hands-on golf course maintenance tasks

Able to manage, motivate, and provide direction to small crews of hourly employees

Responsible, dependable, and capable of working with minimal supervision

Organized and able to prioritize multiple responsibilities throughout the day

Willing to learn, grow professionally, and take ownership of assigned responsibilities

INITIAL PRIORITIES OF POSITION Learn Argyle’s golf course, maintenance practices, team structure, and daily operating rhythm

Build strong working relationships with the Director of Greens & Grounds, fellow Assistant Superintendent, and Equipment Manager

Become familiar with the Club’s irrigation, fertility, pesticide, water management, and equipment practices

Earn the trust of the team by being dependable, hands-on, and willing to lead from the front

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND APTITUDE Assist with daily golf course maintenance and preparation of the course for play

Participate in pesticide and fertilizer applications, water management, and irrigation repair

Operate and maintain golf course equipment and assist with equipment-related tasks as needed

Lead and motivate hourly employees and small crews to complete daily assignments efficiently

Assist with clubhouse grounds maintenance and property-wide landscape responsibilities

Support budgeting, purchasing, inventory, and project management responsibilities

Assist with ongoing golf course improvements and future capital and maintenance projects

Help maintain playing conditions across Poa/bentgrass greens, bermudagrass tees and fairways, and cool-season rough

Work collaboratively with the Director and management team while exercising sound judgment and initiative

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Certificate or formal education in turfgrass management, agronomy, horticulture, or a related field preferred

Relevant golf course maintenance experience is preferred, but no minimum number of years is required

Additional hands-on experience may offset the preferred educational background

Ability to perform typical golf course maintenance tasks, including spraying, equipment operation, and irrigation repair

Maryland Pesticide & Fertilizer Applicator Licenses preferred, or ability to obtain required licensing

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Health insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

10 days vacation

10 days personal time

Short-term disability

Local & national professional dues

Uniforms

Complimentary meals

ABOUT US Founded in Washington, D.C. in 1921, Argyle Country Club moved to its current location in Silver Spring, Maryland, in 1945. The course was designed by Perc LeDuc and recently renovated by architect Joel Weiman. Argyle is home to a strong golfing community, including PGA Tour Member Denny McCarthy, who grew up at the Club, and 2023 U.S. Junior Amateur Champion Bryan Kim. The Club regularly hosts USGA qualifying and MSGA events, including the annual Denny McCarthy Junior PGA Invitational and USGA championship qualifiers.

Argyle has made significant investments in the golf course in recent years, including a new Toro irrigation system completed in 2023, conversion of the fairways from Poa/rye to Iron Cutter bermudagrass in 2024, and a full-course, phased bunker, greens-surround, and tee renovation completed through Spring 2025. The Club is now positioned to build on that work while continuing to invest in the property and its team.

Argyle is committed to developing its managers into professionals who lead effectively and advance throughout their careers. Assistants are empowered to make decisions, learn through experience, and take on increasing responsibility as they grow. The Club is also supportive of educational and networking opportunities that help team members continue their professional development.

About Argyle Country Club Founded in Washington, D.C. 1921, Argyle Country Club is headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland.