Assistant Superintendent in Training

Jasna Polana • Princeton, NJ

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Superintendent in Training (AIT) is a hands-on development position for individuals pursuing a career in golf course management. Working alongside the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendents, the AIT gains practical experience in turfgrass management, irrigation, equipment operations, chemical applications, crew leadership, and course improvement projects. The position is designed to develop the technical knowledge, leadership skills, and operational experience needed to pursue future advancement to Assistant Superintendent.

TPC Jasna Polana is a private golf club in Princeton, New Jersey, and a member of the PGA TOUR’s TPC Network. Its 225-acre championship course was designed by Gary Player and is recognized for its course conditioning, challenging layout, and environmental stewardship as an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. The club is owned by Concert Golf Partners.

The AIT will participate in irrigation system management and improvement work, gain experience with planned equipment investments, support course improvement projects, develop advanced agronomic knowledge, and build leadership experience. The position is full-time and requires early mornings, weekends, holidays, and occasional extended hours based on course conditions and operational needs. Overtime opportunities are available, particularly during peak season and special events. The role is outdoors in varying weather conditions and involves walking extended distances, frequently standing, bending, kneeling, and operating equipment, as well as regularly lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Compensation is $22–$25 per hour, based on experience. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off, vacation, holidays, and accrued sick time; provided uniforms and paid staff lunches; golfing privileges; a 401(k) retirement plan; professional development and continuing education opportunities; and career advancement opportunities within TPC Jasna Polana and the Concert Golf Partners network.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in, or planning to enroll in, a turfgrass management, agronomy, horticulture, or related educational program.
• Have a basic understanding of turfgrass maintenance practices and equipment operation.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic, attention to detail, communication skills, and willingness to learn.
• Show an interest in developing leadership and supervisory skills.
• Be willing to obtain a New Jersey Pesticide Applicator License, as applicable to assigned responsibilities.
• Commit to safety, teamwork, professionalism, and high standards of course conditioning.
• Be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, walk extended distances, frequently stand, bend, kneel, and operate equipment, and regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Be available for early mornings, weekends, holidays, and occasional extended hours based on course conditions and operational needs.

Nice To Haves

• Previous golf course maintenance experience; motivated entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily golf course maintenance operations, crew assignments, and staff training.
• Learn and perform maintenance practices across greens, tees, fairways, roughs, bunkers, and landscaped areas.
• Assist with irrigation operation, troubleshooting, repairs, watering practices, and system improvement projects.
• Support fertilizer and pesticide applications in accordance with product labels, applicable regulations, and established agronomic programs.
• Assist with equipment operation, inspections, preventive maintenance, and proper care.
• Participate in aeration, topdressing, seeding, sodding, drainage, and other course improvement projects.
• Maintain accurate records for chemical applications, fertility, irrigation, labor, and maintenance activities.
• Promote workplace safety, proper PPE use, equipment cleanliness, and effective communication through two-way radios.
• Support tournaments, special events, daily course preparation, and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off, vacation, holidays, and accrued sick time.
• Uniforms provided and paid staff lunches.
• Golfing privileges.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Career advancement opportunities within TPC Jasna Polana and the Concert Golf Partners network.
• Overtime opportunities, particularly during peak season and special events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed