Assistant Superintendent

The Assistant Golf Course Superintendent works closely with the Golf Course Superintendent to maintain and improve the golf course, grounds, and surrounding landscape areas to the highest standards of quality, playability, appearance, and safety. This position assists with daily golf course operations, turfgrass management, irrigation, chemical applications, equipment maintenance, and staff supervision.

The ideal candidate is a motivated, hands-on professional with a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a passion for golf course maintenance and agronomy.

Essential Responsibilities

- Assist the Golf Course Superintendent with the daily maintenance and management of the golf course and surrounding grounds.

- Help plan and execute daily and seasonal maintenance practices for greens, tees, fairways, roughs, bunkers, and landscaped areas.

- Supervise, train, and direct maintenance staff in the absence of or under the direction of the Golf Course Superintendent.

- Operate and maintain a variety of turf maintenance equipment, including mowers, tractors, utility vehicles, sprayers, and other specialized equipment.

- Assist with mowing, edging, trimming, aerification, topdressing, overseeding, fertilization, and other turfgrass management practices.

- Assist with irrigation system operation, troubleshooting, repairs, and routine maintenance.

- Apply fertilizers, herbicides, fungicides, and other turf and landscape products in accordance with label requirements and applicable regulations.

- Maintain accurate records of chemical applications, irrigation practices, weather conditions, maintenance activities, and other agronomic information.

- Monitor turfgrass, soil, and environmental conditions and communicate potential disease, pest, drainage, or irrigation issues to the Golf Course Superintendent.

- Assist with integrated pest management and environmentally responsible turfgrass management practices.

- Perform routine equipment inspections and assist with preventative maintenance and repairs.

- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance facility, equipment area, and work environment.

- Assist in preparing the golf course for tournaments, special events, and daily play.

- Ensure all work is performed safely and according to established procedures and regulatory requirements.

- Communicate professionally with the Golf Course Superintendent, golf professional staff, club management, employees, members, and guests as appropriate.

- Perform other duties as assigned by the Golf Course Superintendent.