Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Assistant Golf Course Superintendent Country Club in Norton, Massachusetts is looking for an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent.

Position Overview: The Assistant Superintendent will work directly with the Golf Course Superintendent to oversee the daily maintenance and presentation of the golf course, practice areas, landscaping, and club grounds. This position plays an important role in maintaining the high-quality playing conditions and appearance expected by our members and guests. The ideal candidate will have strong turf-management knowledge, leadership skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to work hands-on with the grounds maintenance team.

Key Responsibilities • Assist the Golf Course Superintendent with daily golf course maintenance operations. • Help supervise, train, and direct seasonal and full-time groundskeeping employees. • Plan and assign daily maintenance tasks to grounds staff. • Maintain greens, tees, fairways, roughs, bunkers, and practice areas. • Operate and oversee the safe operation of mowers, tractors, utility vehicles, aerators, sprayers, and other turf equipment. • Assist with mowing schedules and turf-management practices. • Perform and oversee aeration, verticutting, topdressing, seeding, fertilization, and other cultural practices. • Assist with irrigation system operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs. • Monitor turf conditions and identify disease, insect, drainage, irrigation, and other turf-related issues. • Assist with chemical and fertilizer applications in accordance with applicable laws, label requirements, and club policies. • Maintain landscaping, trees, shrubs, flower beds, and other club grounds. • Maintain bunkers, cart paths, drainage areas, and course surroundings. • Assist with golf course setup and preparation for daily play, tournaments, outings, and special events. • Help prepare the course for seasonal openings, winter conditions, and spring recovery. • Assist with snow, storm, and weather-related cleanup when necessary. • Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, chemical applications, equipment maintenance, and other departmental activities. • Inspect equipment and ensure proper cleaning, lubrication, and routine maintenance. • Coordinate with the Superintendent regarding equipment repairs and replacement needs. • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance facility. • Enforce proper safety procedures and PPE requirements. • Report injuries, hazards, equipment problems, and unsafe conditions immediately. • Perform other duties as assigned by the Golf Course Superintendent or management.

Requirements • Minimum of 2–3 years of golf course, turf management, landscaping, or related grounds maintenance experience preferred. • Previous supervisory or crew-leadership experience preferred. • Knowledge of golf course turf maintenance and agronomic practices. • Ability to operate commercial grounds and turf equipment. • Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform basic equipment maintenance. • Knowledge of irrigation systems and troubleshooting preferred. • Strong organizational and time-management skills. • Ability to communicate effectively with employees, management, members, and vendors. • Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team. • Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining quality playing conditions. • Valid driver’s license required or preferred. • Massachusetts pesticide applicator license or willingness to obtain one preferred.

Compensation $50,000 to $70,000 per year.

How to apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to the email provided.