Superintendent Assistant
About The Position
The Assistant Golf Course Superintendent assists in managing all aspects of the club’s agronomy operations, including agronomic planning, turf maintenance, irrigation systems, pest control, chemical and fertilizer applications, and supervising and coaching maintenance staff. The role supports the Golf Course Superintendent and helps maintain high-quality course conditions while operating the agronomy department within budget and applicable safety and regulatory requirements. The position is at The Frog Golf Club in Villa Rica, Georgia, and is classified as exempt. It is full-time, with more than 30 hours per week. The role supervises the Golf Course Maintenance Team and reports to the Golf Course Superintendent.
Requirements
- At least four years of experience in a leadership role on a golf course maintenance team.
- Pesticide applicator’s certificate.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to work weekends and holidays.
- Willingness to train and coach staff with a team mentality.
- Strong knowledge of turfgrass species, soil management, and irrigation systems.
- Proficiency in operating and maintaining golf course maintenance equipment.
- Ability to analyze course conditions and implement agronomic solutions.
- Safety-oriented approach when working around equipment.
- Budgeting and financial skills, including spreadsheet use and clear writing.
- Leadership, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
- Eagerness to learn and ability to operate machinery.
- Proficiency in Excel and Word.
- Understanding of club financials and thorough working knowledge of the club’s agronomy operation.
- Ability to meet the position’s physical requirements and work in its described environment.
Nice To Haves
- Golf Course Superintendent Association of America (GCSAA) membership; candidates pursuing membership will be considered.
- Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in turfgrass management, agronomy, or horticulture.
- Knowledge and experience working with bentgrass surfaces.
Responsibilities
- Assist with preparing the club’s annual agronomy budget and financial objectives.
- Hold agronomy department team members accountable for maintaining top-quality golf course playing conditions.
- Operate the agronomy department within the budgeted payroll.
- Attend and frequently lead agronomy staff meetings covering training, customer service, and progress from the previous month.
- Direct and delegate tasks to grounds staff, the Irrigation Technician, the Mechanic, and other supervisory personnel on the course.
- Communicate daily with the Golf Course Superintendent and Head Golf Professional about course conditions and playability.
- Keep agronomy department permits and licenses current.
- Handle chemicals and hazardous substances safely and in accordance with applicable laws.
- Assist with implementing fertilizer and pesticide programs.
- Oversee the operation, calibration, and use of maintenance equipment.
- Maintain a safe work environment for agronomy team members and provide regular safety training.
- Assist in supervising capital improvements to the golf course.
- Hire and train maintenance personnel.
- Follow Bobby Jones Links’ Core Purpose, Core Values, Service Standards, Team Member Handbook, and Carpe Diem operations handbook.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
