Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Sharon Heights Golf & Country•Menlo Park, CA

3d•$90,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club is seeking an ambitious and motivated Assistant Golf Course Superintendent who is eager to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact at one of the area's premier golf & country clubs. This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on, solutions-oriented agronomy professional who is committed to delivering excellent playing conditions. The ideal candidate wants to be a part of a high-performing team, takes ownership of details, and is motivated both to learn and to teach. The Assistant Golf Course Superintendent is responsible for coordinating daily maintenance activities, supervising and developing staff, maintaining established course-conditioning standards, and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and with exceptional attention to detail. This opportunity is ideal for individuals that want to continue to learn bentgrass playing surfaces and ryegrass roughs. To be able to learn and gain that eye for detail and always looking to improve and learn.

Requirements

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Science, or a related field preferred. Equivalent education, training, and experience may also be considered.
California Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) or Qualified Applicator License (QAL), or ability to obtain within the required timeframe.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
2+ years of progressive golf course maintenance experience required.
Prior experience in a private club, resort, or similar environment.
Strong leadership, organizational, planning, and communication skills.
The ability to effectively supervise, train, motivate, and develop employees.
Working knowledge of turfgrass management, irrigation systems, fertilizers, pesticides, golf course equipment, and course setup.
The ability to visually evaluate turfgrass health, playing conditions, presentation, and work quality.
Sound judgment and practical problem-solving abilities.
The ability to prioritize work and adapt to changing weather, staffing, golf schedules, and operational demands.
Basic computer and administrative skills necessary for scheduling, recordkeeping, budgeting, and departmental communication.

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory experience preferred.
Prior experience in a private club, resort, or similar environment.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and supervise daily golf course maintenance operations, adjusting staffing, equipment, assignments, and priorities based on weather, golf schedules, course conditions, and agronomic needs.
Lead, train, coach, and develop employees, establishing clear expectations, maintaining accountability, and providing timely feedback.
Regularly inspect the golf course to assess turf health, playing conditions, presentation, cleanliness, and quality of work completed.
Assist with development and implementation of agronomic programs including mowing, irrigation, cultivation, aerification, topdressing, fertilization, plant protection, moisture management, and pest management.
Monitor irrigation systems, soil moisture, drainage, and turf conditions, identifying deficiencies and assisting with corrective actions.
Ensure pesticide, fertilizer, and plant protection applications are conducted safely and in compliance with product guidelines, relevant regulations, Club policies, and best practices.
Assist with daily course setup and preparation for member play, tournaments, Club events, etc.
Maintain consistently exceptional course conditions.
Promote and enforce safe work practices, including proper equipment operation, chemical handling, required personal protective equipment, and compliance with Club safety procedures.
Assist with staffing, employee evaluations, performance management, scheduling, timekeeping, and other personnel-related responsibilities.
Assist with departmental budgeting, purchasing, inventory management, recordkeeping, application records, and daily maintenance documentation.
Coordinate with the Mechanic regarding equipment availability, repairs, preventive maintenance, and operational priorities.
Maintain clean, organized, safe, and professional maintenance facilities, equipment, vehicles, and work areas.
Protect the Club’s investment in the golf course, irrigation infrastructure, equipment, landscaping, and facilities through proactive maintenance and sound operational and agronomic practices.
Utilize course observations, moisture data, weather conditions, irrigation performance, application records, and turf response to support informed, data-driven agronomic decision-making.
Communicate effectively with the Director of Agronomy, Golf Course Superintendent, departmental supervisors, Golf Operations, and other Club departments regarding course conditions, staffing, projects, equipment, and operational priorities.
Lead by example and foster a culture of professionalism, ownership, accountability, teamwork, and pride, ensuring employees understand both the work to be completed and the standards expected.
Perform other related duties as assigned in support of the Agronomy Department and Club's operational objectives.