1st Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

1st Assistant Golf Course Superintendent Country Club in Chicago, Illinois is looking for a 1st Assistant Golf Course Superintendent.

Position Overview: 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.

Key Responsibilities • Staff scheduling, training, and daily leadership • Irrigation system operation, troubleshooting, and repair • Moisture management and hand watering • Daily course setup and execution of maintenance standards • Cultural practices including aerification, topdressing, and grooming • Participation in drainage and turf improvement projects • Tournament preparation and execution (including Western Amateur) • Equipment operation and ability to train staff • Support implementation of upcoming capital improvements • Strong communication and ability to hold self and team accountable

Requirements • Certificate, Associate, or Bachelor’s degree in Turfgrass Management (preferred but not required) • 4–7 years of progressive golf course maintenance experience • Supervisory or crew leadership experience • Experience with fertilizer and pesticide applications • Strong irrigation and water management skills • Illinois pesticide license or ability to obtain • Ability to excel in a high-expectation, detail-oriented environment • Candidates without preferred education will be considered if experience is strong

Compensation $76,000–$90,000 per year.

How to apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to the email provided.