Assistant Superintendent | Sandbox at Sand Valley

Sand Valley•Nekoosa, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Superintendent supports the daily care and presentation of The Sandbox at Sand Valley. Working alongside the Superintendent, this hands-on leadership role helps execute agronomic and operational plans, lead daily maintenance activities, develop team members, and steward the landscape. The role contributes to exceptional playing conditions and continuous improvement across the operation. The position assists with planning and budget priorities, daily staffing and work coordination, golf course maintenance, irrigation, agronomic programs, projects, equipment, inventory, reporting, and regulatory compliance. It also supports seasonal winter operations and ongoing team development. Work is primarily outdoors in changing weather and on uneven terrain, including wet or icy surfaces. Schedules may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and longer days during peak periods or when weather requires it. Work occurs around active golf play, moving equipment, and maintenance materials including fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and solvents. Safety procedures and required protective equipment are part of the job.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum three years of golf course maintenance experience, including demonstrated experience leading or supervising team members.
Knowledge of cool-season turfgrass management practices, including creeping bentgrass management.
Understanding of irrigation systems, water management practices, fertilizer programs, and Integrated Pest Management.
Experience supporting operational planning, budget priorities, staffing, and agronomic programs within a golf course maintenance operation.
Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills, with a commitment to building a positive team culture.
Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with the ability to balance multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Wisconsin Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (Category 3.0), or ability to obtain one within 120 days of employment.
Ability to regularly stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, grasp, and perform repetitive movements throughout the workday.
Ability to operate vehicles, machinery, power equipment, and hand tools for extended periods.
Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 100 pounds and frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to visually inspect course conditions, work areas, equipment, and surroundings for maintenance or safety concerns.

Nice To Haves

Degree or certificate in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, or a related field.
Experience with fine fescue.

Responsibilities

Assist the Superintendent in implementing annual agronomic and operational plans and budget priorities while responsibly managing resources and supporting departmental goals.
Coordinate daily work assignments and staffing plans to support course conditions, operational efficiency, and team success.
Provide day-to-day leadership, training, and support to agronomy team members, fostering safety, teamwork, and accountability.
Supervise and participate in golf course maintenance, including course setup and care of turf, native areas, plants, shrubs, and trees.
Support irrigation management through monitoring, scheduling, system operation, inspection, maintenance, and repair.
Assist with fertility, cultivation, and Integrated Pest Management programs, including fertilizer and pesticide applications, equipment calibration, and application recordkeeping as needed and permitted.
Supervise and participate in course improvement, renovation, drainage, and construction projects.
Support equipment care and preventative maintenance and coordinate repairs to help ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the agronomy fleet.
Support inventory management and purchasing to ensure operational materials, supplies, and equipment are available.
Assist with operational reporting, budget tracking, and recordkeeping for decision-making and regulatory compliance.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment and ensure compliance with applicable safety and environmental requirements.
Pursue professional growth through continuing education, industry involvement, and learning new technologies, techniques, and best practices.
Support winter operations as needed, including irrigation system winterization, snow removal, trail grooming, and other seasonal projects.
Perform additional duties as needed to support Sandbox Agronomy operations.