Assistant Superintendent

Assistant Superintendent – Wannamoisett Country Club Rumford, Rhode Island Wannamoisett Country Club is seeking a motivated, team-oriented Assistant Golf Course Superintendent who is eager to grow professionally while contributing to the conditioning of one of New England’s premier golf courses. We place a high value on character, work ethic, a positive attitude, and strong references. In return, we commit to mentoring you, preparing you for the next step in your career, and giving you every opportunity to advance. Our track record speaks for itself—this past season alone, we helped two current or former assistants move into superintendent roles. If you’re ready to join an experienced, supportive team and be part of a high-performance operation, we invite you to apply. About Wannamoisett Country Club A private, 18-hole Donald Ross design (1914), Wannamoisett is widely recognized as one of the top classic golf courses in the United States. Ross himself once said, “This is the best layout I have ever made.” The club hosted the 1931 PGA Championship and annually hosts the prestigious Northeast Amateur. Wannamoisett is ranked #2 in Rhode Island and consistently appears on Golf Digest’s Top 100 Classic Courses list. The club recently completed a significant renovation as part of its Master Plan with architect Andrew Green , focused on restoring Ross’s original strategic intent while preparing the course for today’s game. Project highlights include: - Expansion of greens to original contours - Rebuilt and repositioned bunkers with Better Billy Bunker - Adjusted fairway contouring - New greens and bunker irrigation - New tees and expanded native areas With ongoing Master Plan work and consistently elevated conditioning standards, this is an exciting professional environment for any rising turf leader. Position Overview We tailor the role to the individual hired. Whether you are an assistant looking to strengthen a few key skills before pursuing a superintendent role—or a recent graduate ready for your first full-time management position—we will adjust responsibilities accordingly. The Assistant Superintendent is an integral part of our leadership team, working closely with the Superintendent and other assistants to deliver excellent daily playing conditions. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment and leads through positive example, communication, and professionalism. Key Responsibilities - Assist in scheduling, training, and supervising the maintenance team - Promote and maintain a safe work environment - Oversee chemical and fertilizer applications - Manage moisture levels, hand-watering, and turf stress monitoring - Assist with irrigation scheduling, troubleshooting, and repairs - Set up and maintain equipment for daily use - Utilize TaskTracker and Playbooks for labor, chemical, and fertilizer recordkeeping - Help develop agronomic programs and budget inputs - Lead and execute assigned projects - Contribute to tournament preparation, including the Northeast Amateur Professional Development & Work Culture Wannamoisett is a high-expectation environment, but we strongly value work-life balance and a healthy team culture. Our goal is to give assistants every tool, experience, and opportunity needed to become successful superintendents.