ASSITANT SUPERINTENDENT – ARGYLE COUNTRY CLUB

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 June 2028 - Maryland Junior Amateur (boys & girls) Sept/Oct 2028 - Middle Atlantic Amateur Championship October 2031 - Maryland Senior Open June 2033 - Maryland Women's Amateur 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