Assistant Superintendent Applecross Country Club

Assistant Superintendent Applecross Country Club Applecross is a Nicklaus-designed, high-profile club investing in growth, in its course, its membership, and its team. Coming off 28,000 rounds in 2025 and targeting ~15% growth over the next two years, this is a hands-on leadership role for someone ready to run irrigation and agronomic operations at a high level, mentor a crew, and build a track record toward a Superintendent title.

This is a proven path to the top job.Our current Golf Course Superintendent was promoted directly out of this Assistant Superintendent seat. Applecross is a club that develops its people and promotes from within, not one that hires from outside when leadership roles open up. If you’re looking for a club where strong performance is genuinely rewarded with advancement, this is it.

Position Summary Reporting directly to the Golf Course Superintendent, the Assistant Superintendent is second-in-command of golf course and grounds maintenance operations. This role owns day-to-day management of the Rainbird irrigation system, including the main pump station and the network that moves water through the property’s ponds to the main irrigation pond, and steps in as supervisor-in-charge whenever the Superintendent is off property.

Schedule & Work-Life Balance:40-55 hours/week in peak season, generally 40 hours or less in the off-season (with some notably light weeks). Every-other-weekend in season, or as coordinated with the Superintendent. Applecross genuinely prioritizes staff well-being and sees this balance as a point of pride, not a formality.

What You’ll Do

Partner with the Superintendent to schedule and assign crew work, and supervise staff to ensure quality standards are met Train grounds staff on safe, correct equipment operation Serve as supervisor-in-charge when the Superintendent is off property Manage landscape beds and plantings (mulching, weed control, edging, pruning, bed renovation) Monitor and manage soil moisture in fine turf, including syringing and hand-watering with a moisture meter Mix and apply pesticides using our fleet of John Deere HD200 sprayers (two new units) and backpack sprayers Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair Rainbird heads and irrigation breaks Apply fertilizer via push and vehicle-mounted spreaders Operate all grounds equipment safely and maintain pesticide application logs per regulatory requirements Manage snow removal for clubhouse and fitness center lots Lead tree removal crews (felling, breakdown, cleanup) Handle course setup and aeration/aeration cleanup as needed Salary:$60,000-$75,000, based on experience Health insurance and other benefits per Company Plan Annual bonus tied to department budget and company performance GCSAA and PAGCS dues paid by the Club Funded travel and education for industry trade shows/events PAGCS local outing participation Manager-level access to Talamore Golf Resort (Pinehurst, NC) Manager golf privileges at Applecross and Talamore in PA Family access to Applecross club amenities (pools, fitness center, tennis, etc.) Friendly, team-oriented culture backed by a 35-year, multi-property company Paid time off; professional development assistance

Special Requirements

High school diploma required; formal turfgrass education strongly preferred, ideally an associate degree or higher Great fit for a recent 2-4 year turf program graduateoran experienced grounds foreman ready for the next step PA Category 7 pesticide license, or ability to obtain one within 90 days Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a dependable track record Comfort leading and working alongside a diverse staff Valid driver’s license; ability to lift 50 lbs and perform physical labor Willingness to work weekends in-season (April-November) and required holidays (Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day) plus major member events Comfort working outdoors in all conditions Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, irrigation software)

Applecross is the only Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course in the Philadelphia area, a layout that delivers classic Nicklaus strategy and challenge while staying enjoyable for golfers of every skill level, set against the rolling Chester County countryside.

Part of the Talamore Family of Clubs, a 35+ year operator with properties from the Philadelphia area to Pinehurst, NC, Applecross is a growing, high-volume club with a genuinely diverse, active membership, backed by real investment in the maintenance program: A1/A4 bentgrass greens, Declaration bentgrass tees and fairways, and a full, regularly updated equipment fleet.