Great River Golf Club - Assistant Superintendent in Training

Sacred Heart University•Milford, CT

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Superintendent in Training assists the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent with daily operations and helps maintain the facilities and grounds at Great River Golf Course. The role includes daily course setup and upkeep, routine groundskeeping, irrigation and water management, landscaping, course renovation, equipment operation, and customer service. The position also supports snow removal during winter months and may perform other duties assigned by the Golf Course Superintendent or management. The work is primarily outdoors and involves physical labor in varying weather conditions. Early mornings, weekends, and holidays may be required according to the golf course schedule. Employment offers are contingent on satisfactory completion of a background check and pre-employment drug test.

Requirements

A valid driver’s license with no current violations is required.
Ability to operate groundskeeping equipment safely, including lawnmowers, trimmers, and blowers.
Ability to operate heavy equipment safely, including backhoes, skid steers, Ventrac tractors, and tractors.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining course appearance and functionality standards.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to perform manual labor, including lifting up to 50 pounds, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, stretching, twisting, reaching, and extensive walking.
Willingness and ability to work outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions, including exposure to insects and pests.
Ability to understand and communicate written and verbal instructions accurately.
Dependability and punctuality, including arriving prepared to work on time.
Willingness to stay late or arrive early as needed.
Strong work ethic and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred; no formal education requirements.
Knowledge of golf rules and golf course etiquette preferred.
Previous experience in landscaping, golf course groundskeeping, or a related field preferred.
Forward-thinking approach and willingness to bring new ideas to improve the course.

Responsibilities

Assist the Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent with daily scheduling and planning.
Lead and manage small teams completing projects.
Set up the golf course daily, including creating pin location sheets, moving pins, and moving tee locations.
Perform preventative maintenance of facilities and buildings.
Mow, trim, and edge the course and surrounding areas.
Maintain tees, greens, fairways, roughs, bunkers, cart paths, and parking areas to established standards.
Use rakes, shovels, brooms, and other hand tools for assigned duties.
Support irrigation and water management, including repairing and adjusting sprinkler systems as needed.
Perform tasks related to drainage, tree maintenance, course construction, and shaping.
Plant, prune, weed, mulch, and fill divots as part of landscaping and course upkeep.
Assist with renovation projects, including aerating, seeding, and sodding.
Monitor the course for damage or wear and promptly report issues to a supervisor.
Operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment, including walk-behind mowers, blowers, backpack blowers, and string trimmers.
Operate and maintain heavy equipment, including backhoes, skid steers, Ventrac tractors, and tractors, as directed.
Operate a golf cart.
Interact professionally with members and guests and address concerns or questions about course conditions.
Assist the snow removal team in winter by shoveling sidewalks, decks, and patios.
Operate snow removal equipment, including trucks, skid steers, tractors, and loaders.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Golf Course Superintendent or management.