1st Assistant Superintendent

Oakhurst Golf & Country Club; Clarkston (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Oakhurst Golf & Country Club is seeking a 1st Assistant Superintendent to lead daily golf course maintenance operations. You will supervise staff, manage irrigation and turf care, and coordinate with the Superintendent on budgeting and agronomy planning.

The role requires a Turf Management degree (or related field), 3+ years in course maintenance, and a pesticide license or completion timeline. A valid driver’s license and supervisory experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires Associates or Bachelor's in Turf Management or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years for Golf Course Maintenance.
• Minimum 1 year budget control input experience.
• Minimum 1 year knowledge of equipment and tasks for Spray, Irrigation, Landscaping, Greens keeping, Mechanic positions.
• Current State Pesticide Applicator License or completion within 90 days of employment.
• Valid driver's license.
• Strong knowledge of business administration and golf course operations.
• Direct supervisory experience preferred with confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and staff scheduling to meet goals.
• Approve timecards and manage vacation/sick leave coverage.
• Recruit and hire staff using the ATS.
• Train and supervise staff to meet quality standards.
• Assess course condition and set maintenance priorities.
• Oversee mowing, spraying, and turf care activities.
• Manage chemical, fertilizer, and supply inventories; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Assist in planning and purchasing agronomy supplies.
• Maintain logs for irrigation, water usage, and personnel records.
• Coordinate with Mechanic for preventative maintenance.
• Assist in annual agronomy plan and operating budget.
• Maintain high turf quality and proper chemical mixing/applications.
• Direct a crew of at least two full-time employees.
• Address payroll, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions.
• Enforce safety best practices per regulations.

Skills

Budget control experience

Supervisory experience

Golf course operations knowledge

Safety and regulatory knowledge

Education

Associates or Bachelor's in Turf Management or related field

Tools

Golf course equipment knowledge

Job description

Overview

The 1st Assistant Superintendent is responsible for daily operations and administrative functions of the golf course, ensuring that all maintenance activities are conducted efficiently and to the highest standards. This role involves direct oversight of the course's maintenance staff and coordination with various departments to maintain optimal playing conditions and course aesthetics. In the absence of the Superintendent, the 1st Assistant Superintendent will assume full responsibility for course operations.

Experience Required

• An Associates and/or Bachelor's degree in Turf Management or a related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in Golf Course Maintenance.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience providing input and knowledge of budget control result expectations.
• A minimum of 1 year of technical knowledge of all equipment and tasks relevant to Spray and Irrigation Technicians, Landscape Foreman, Greens Keeper, Equipment Operator, and the Mechanic positions.
• Current State Pesticide Applicators License or successfully completed within 90 days of employment.
• Valid driver's license.
• Thorough knowledge of general business administration practices and golf course operations practices and procedures.
• Direct supervisory experience preferred with proven ability to maintain confidentiality of Club, Company, and personnel information.

Essential Responsibilities

• Oversee, plan, and monitor daily operations by coordinating and assigning tasks, managing schedules, and ensuring appropriate staffing levels to meet departmental goals.
• Approve vacation and sick leave, maintain adequate coverage, and ensure accurate and timely submission of timecards each week.
• Collaborate with the Superintendent to recruit, interview, select, and hire employees using the company's Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Train, motivate, and supervise staff to effectively perform tasks associated with golf course maintenance, ensuring all work meets quality standards and is completed fully.
• Assess golf course ground conditions and determine maintenance priorities based on current needs and overall course standards.
• Oversee and manage all golf course maintenance activities, including mowing, spraying, and other turf care operations.
• Manage inventories of chemicals, fertilizers, and other supplies, ensuring accuracy, proper documentation, and compliance with regulations.
• Assist the Superintendent with planning and purchasing supplies, including chemicals, fertilizers, and irrigation materials.
• Maintain daily and weekly logs, including irrigation pump maintenance, well records, water usage, application details, weather data, and personnel records.
• Set up, program, and adjust daily irrigation cycles as needed to ensure optimal water distribution and course conditions.
• Collaborate with the Mechanic to schedule, perform, and document necessary preventative maintenance for all equipment on a weekly basis.
• Assist in preparing, developing, and managing the annual agronomy plan and operating budget.
• Provide expertise in maintaining high industry and environmental standards for turf quality, including proper mixing and application of pesticides and fertilizers.
• Supervise and direct a crew of at least two full-time employees, ensuring effective teamwork and task completion.
• Address personnel matters such as pay, performance reviews, corrective actions, and employee hiring/termination decisions.
• Train and enforce safety best practices, ensuring compliance with Invited, local, state, and federal regulations.
• Evaluate employee performance, provide constructive feedback, and keep the Superintendent informed on employee progress.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Generous paid time off and leave programs