Golf Course Assistant Superintendent

City of Blue Ash, Ohio • Blue Ash, OH

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Blue Ash is seeking qualified applicants to fill a full-time Golf Course Assistant Superintendent position. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity working under the direction of the Golf Course Superintendent. Golf Digest has recognized the award-winning Blue Ash Golf Course as one of the Top 75 Municipal Golf Courses in the United States. The course has also been selected as a "Reader's Pick" by CityBeat and voted "Best of the North" multiple times by the readers of Cincinnati Magazine. We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic professional with a strong work ethic and team-oriented mindset to help continue the course's long-standing tradition of excellence. This position offers outstanding and timely opportunities for professional growth and leadership advancement.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of golf course maintenance practices, including the care of greens, tees, fairways, roughs, and landscape areas.
• Knowledge of turfgrass establishment and maintenance; plant cultivation, pruning, and care; soil science; fertilizers; herbicides; pest management; and drainage systems.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Turfgrass Management or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with complex irrigation systems, including pumps and automatic controls.
• Experience calibrating, operating, and maintaining spraying and spreading equipment.
• Working knowledge of hand tools, power tools, and heavy equipment including loaders, tractors, aerators, utility vehicles, and commercial mowing equipment.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods under a variety of weather conditions.
• Required to work weekends, holidays, special events, and extended hours as operations require.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Ability to successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation and drug screening.
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain within six months of hire, an Ohio Commercial Applicator License.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Toro GDC decoder systems or similar technology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Golf Course Superintendent in planning, directing, and supervising the maintenance and daily operations of one of the region's premier golf courses.
• Diagnose turf health, plant nutrition, and pest control needs; apply fertilizers and herbicides; maintain accurate records; and ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations regarding chemical storage, handling, and disposal.
• Train, supervise, and mentor staff in the safe and effective operation of mowing equipment and other maintenance machinery.
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture by ensuring employees receive proper training and follow established safety procedures.
• Develop, motivate, and evaluate staff through ongoing training, coaching, and mentorship opportunities that encourage professional growth and advancement.
• Assist with prioritizing, scheduling, and assigning daily and weekly work activities while anticipating seasonal and long-term maintenance needs.
• Assist in preparing, forecasting, and monitoring the annual operating budget.
• Lead and participate in snow removal operations for the golf course and Cooper Creek Event Center, including operating plow trucks, tractors, brushes, blowers, walk-behind snow equipment, and other non-CDL snow removal equipment as needed. Snow removal responsibilities occur outside normal working hours and are performed on an as-needed basis depending on weather conditions.

Benefits

• Participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Free membership to the Blue Ash Recreation Center
• Paid memberships to professional organizations
• Paid educational opportunities
• Employee discounts at the Blue Ash Golf Course, Sandtrap Grill, and Blue Ash Café
• Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and other competitive benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree