Senior Assistant

Brookfield Country Club is a private, member-owned club located in Clarence, NY, just outside Buffalo. Established in 1927, Brookfield is known for its classic parkland architecture, tree-lined corridors, and commitment to elite playing conditions. The course hosts major regional tournaments—including the 2025 New York State Senior Amateur and annual WNYPGA sectional events—and is entering a multi-year facility modernization that includes master planning, architect selection, bunker and tee renovations, and infrastructure upgrades.

Position Overview

This position is opening because our current Senior Assistant has accepted his own superintendent position—continuing a strong internal tradition of professional advancement. Brookfield is seeking a motivated, career-driven Senior Assistant Superintendent ready to take on meaningful leadership responsibility and prepare for a superintendent role in the near future.

The selected candidate will work directly with Superintendent Ian Danner, gaining access to a robust national network of industry leaders and receiving mentorship, project involvement, and tournament exposure rarely offered at the assistant level.

Accelerator

This role is intentionally structured for future superintendents:

Increasing operational autonomyProject ownership from planning to completionLeadership in staff development and daily decision-makingOpportunities to lead major agronomic programsEducation, conference, and tournament volunteer supportOur last Senior Assistant became a superintendent—this position is for the next one.

Major Capital Projects & Master Planning

Brookfield is entering a significant improvement cycle. The Senior Assistant will be involved in:

Golf course architect selectionReviewing and shaping proposed design conceptsBunker, tee, drainage, and infrastructure renovationEarly planning for long‑term irrigation replacementTournament Preparation

Host of 2025 NYS Senior Amateur ChampionshipAnnual WNYPGA eventsYou will play a key role in preparing championship‑caliber conditions, gaining exposure to high‑pressure agronomy and event management.The role includes:

Equipment demos and evaluationMulti‑year fleet planningRelationship building with major manufacturers and repsParticipation in capital budgeting and presentationsPrimary Responsibilities

Assist in leading, training, and developing the grounds staffDaily monitoring and quality control of turf conditionsPlant protectant and fertility applicationsRainbird Irrigation troubleshooting, scheduling, and system managementProject planning, documentation, and executionTournament preparation and detail workWinter operations including tree work, drainage, and snow mold applicationsCompensation

$62,000 to $80,000Health InsuranceRetirementGCSAA and Chapter DuesEducation, conference and tournament volunteer supportUniforms, meals, golf privilegesApplications

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