Assistant Superintendent, Argyle Country Club

Argyle Country Club is seeking a hard-working, self-motivated Assistant Superintendent to join its Greens & Grounds team. This is an excellent opportunity for an emerging or experienced turf professional to work alongside a strong management team while gaining hands-on experience across all areas of golf course maintenance and improvement.

The Assistant Superintendent will work closely with the Director of Greens & Grounds and share responsibility with our established Assistant Superintendent and Equipment Manager. The ideal candidate will be comfortable leading small crews, performing hands-on maintenance work, and taking ownership of daily responsibilities.

CLUB HIGHLIGHTS

2025 Maintenance Budget: $1.6 million operating budget; capital budget varies annuallyTotal Annual Rounds: Approximately 20,000, with 12–20 outings annuallyTotal Staff: 4 managers, 5 full-time hourly employees, and 6 seasonal hourly employeesTypical Work Schedule:March–October: Monday–Friday, 40–55 hours per week, plus every other weekendNovember–February: Monday–Friday, approximately 35 hours per week, plus frost call every other weekendTurf Types: Poa/bentgrass push-up greens, Iron Cutter bermudagrass tees and fairways, and mixed cool-season roughFuture Projects: Cart path replacement, driving range improvements, clubhouse grounds improvements, and multiple small drainage projectsIrrigation System: Toro 2-Wire LynxEquipment: John Deere GPS sprayers and fairway equipment, Kress robotic rough mowers, and a mixed capital equipment fleet; mowing and spraying equipment is leasedFuture Events:April 2027 – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Women’s ChampionshipJune 2028 – Maryland Junior Amateur (boys & girls)Sept/Oct 2028 – Middle Atlantic Amateur ChampionshipOctober 2031 – Maryland Senior OpenJune 2033 – Maryland Women’s Amateur SUCCESS TRAITS OF INDIVIDUAL

Hard-working, self-motivated, and willing to contribute alongside the teamComfortable working in all weather conditions and performing hands-on golf course maintenance tasksAble to manage, motivate, and provide direction to small crews of hourly employeesResponsible, dependable, and capable of working with minimal supervisionOrganized and able to prioritize multiple responsibilities throughout the dayWilling to learn, grow professionally, and take ownership of assigned responsibilities

INITIAL PRIORITIES OF POSITION

Learn Argyle’s golf course, maintenance practices, team structure, and daily operating rhythmBuild strong working relationships with the Director of Greens & Grounds, fellow Assistant Superintendent, and Equipment ManagerBecome familiar with the Club’s irrigation, fertility, pesticide, water management, and equipment practicesEarn the trust of the team by being dependable, hands-on, and willing to lead from the front

Key Responsibilities, Knowledge, Skills, And Aptitude

Assist with daily golf course maintenance and preparation of the course for playParticipate in pesticide and fertilizer applications, water management, and irrigation repairOperate and maintain golf course equipment and assist with equipment-related tasks as neededLead and motivate hourly employees and small crews to complete daily assignments efficientlyAssist with clubhouse grounds maintenance and property-wide landscape responsibilitiesSupport budgeting, purchasing, inventory, and project management responsibilitiesAssist with ongoing golf course improvements and future capital and maintenance projectsHelp maintain playing conditions across Poa/bentgrass greens, bermudagrass tees and fairways, and cool-season roughWork collaboratively with the Director and management team while exercising sound judgment and initiative

Preferred Qualifications

Certificate or formal education in turfgrass management, agronomy, horticulture, or a related field preferredRelevant golf course maintenance experience is preferred, but no minimum number of years is requiredAdditional hands-on experience may offset the preferred educational backgroundAbility to perform typical golf course maintenance tasks, including spraying, equipment operation, and irrigation repairMaryland Pesticide & Fertilizer Applicator Licenses preferred, or ability to obtain required licensing

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $75,000–$80,000Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k) with employer match10 days vacation10 days personal timeShort-term disabilityLocal & national professional duesUniformsComplimentary mealsGolfing privileges

About Us

Founded in Washington, D.C. in 1921, Argyle Country Club moved to its current location in Silver Spring, Maryland, in 1945. The course was designed by Perc LeDuc and recently renovated by architect Joel Weiman. Argyle is home to a strong golfing community, including PGA Tour Member Denny McCarthy, who grew up at the Club, and 2023 U.S. Junior Amateur Champion Bryan Kim. The Club regularly hosts USGA qualifying and MSGA events, including the annual Denny McCarthy Junior PGA Invitational and USGA championship qualifiers.

Argyle has made significant investments in the golf course in recent years, including a new Toro irrigation system completed in 2023, conversion of the fairways from Poa/rye to Iron Cutter bermudagrass in 2024, and a full-course, phased bunker, greens-surround, and tee renovation completed through Spring 2025. The Club is now positioned to build on that work while continuing to invest in the property and its team.

Argyle is committed to developing its managers into professionals who lead effectively and advance throughout their careers. Assistants are empowered to make decisions, learn through experience, and take on increasing responsibility as they grow. The Club is also supportive of educational and networking opportunities that help team members continue their professional development.

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