1st ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

Mountain Shadows Golf Maintenance; Paradise Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Landscapes Golf Management and The Short Course at Mountain Shadows are seeking a full-time 1st Assistant Superintendent to lead a 9–10 person crew on the Mountain Shadows Resort grounds, focused on playability and aesthetics.

The role requires strong teamwork, safety compliance, and a passion for golf course maintenance; you will manage irrigation, turf, and landscape across the resort and short course complex.

Qualifications

• Two or four-year turf grass management degree or related field preferred.
• Minimum two years’ experience in golf course maintenance crew, preferably in a supervisory role.
• Basic understanding of irrigation system operation/repair.
• Fertilizer, pesticide and herbicide application/calibration experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises upkeep of the golf course property including course and grounds.
• Leads crews and conducts project work for the course; assists with manual labor as needed.
• Instructs equipment operators on mowing and equipment care.
• Supervises chemical applications and maintains records.
• Supervises irrigation system operation and maintenance including pumps and drainage.
• Hires and trains staff; enforces safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains records for payroll, labor, equipment use and safety/activity reports.
• Keeps pesticide/fertilizer licenses current and adheres to safety policies.
• Attends staff meetings and participates in continuous improvement.

Skills

Excellent oral and written comms

Problem solving under pressure

Irrigation system knowledge

Safety and regulatory compliance

Education

Two or four-year turf grass management degree or related field

Job description

Description

Landscapes Golf Management and The Short Course at Mountain Shadows are looking for a full time 1st Assistant Superintendent.

The Short Course at Mountain Shadows is an 18-hole par-3 golf course located at the base of Camelback Mountain. The course was ranked in the Top 10 short courses in the world by the PGA in October 2025. It is part of the top-ranked Mountain Shadows resort and serves as a prized amenity for resort guests and public golfers alike.

The 1st Assistant Superintendent at Mountain Shadows must be highly detail-oriented, with a strong focus on teamwork, culture development, and daily improvement in course playability and aesthetics. This individual will lead a crew of 9 - 10 employees responsible for maintaining the golf course, desert landscape, hotel grounds, and landscaping throughout the resort.

We are looking for a go-getter assistant superintendent who shares a same mindset — someone who’s passionate about the craft, thrives in a team environment, and is motivated to help make Mountain Shadows one of the best short courses in the world. This is a unique opportunity to be part of something special and make a lasting impact every single day.

Our Values Bring Us Together; Our Expertise Sets Us Apart. We at LGM believe these values are instrumental to our daily operations.

LGM Values

Do the Right Thing, Take Care of Each Other, Find a Way, Lead, Be the Best

To learn more about Landscapes Golf Management visit www.landscapesgolf.com .

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Golf Course Superintendent directs and participates in the maintenance of the golf course. Supervises the maintenance and repair of motorized and other mechanical equipment. Assists with all aspects of the irrigation system maintenance and operation.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Supervises and manages the upkeep of the golf course property which includes the course, maintenance equipment, department transportation fleet, recreation facilities, open spaces, wooded areas, and unused acreage.
2. Supervises the crews completing the maintenance and project work for the course. Assists with manual labor associated with the maintenance and project work as necessary.
3. Instructs equipment operators and grounds maintenance personnel on the operation and care of mowing and other equipment.
4. Supervises fertilizer, pesticide, herbicide, and fungicide applications and/or operates and calibrates pesticide application equipment and maintains comprehensive records applications.
5. Supervises and participates in the operation and maintenance of pumps, and in the maintenance of irrigation and drainage systems.
6. Hires and trains department staff on procedures and process; ensures compliance with safety procedures and applicable state, federal and local regulations.
7. Assists the Superintendent in gathering and submitting completed employee information for payroll processing on time.
8. Maintain accurate records for pertaining to regular maintenance work and project activities including, but not limited to, labor schedules, equipment use, equipment inventory, and safety activities. Assure the efficient and timely submission of all required reports.
9. Obtains and upholds pesticide and/or fertilizer license.
10. Portrays positive attitude, professional manner and appearance in all situations.
11. Complies with golf course etiquette rules.
12. Must be well mannered, display a smile always, greet guests, member and fellow employees when encountered, show appreciation to the guests and the members, and demonstrate a willingness to help guests and members always.
13. Possesses and understanding of the importance of safety and sees that safe operation procedures are observed in all daily activities. Administers the Safety Program.
14. Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround time, streamline work processes and work cooperatively with others to provide quality customer service.
15. Attends and actively participates in regularly scheduled staff meetings.
16. Performs additional assignments per the direction of club or Company managers.

WORK HOURS AND CONDITIONS

Work hours may include early mornings and evenings on weekdays, weekends and holidays. Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. May be exposed to inclement (non-threatening) weather, plant protection products, fertilizers, misdirected golf balls, and sharp and rapid equipment movement on a daily basis. Injury may result as a result of exposure to the above if safety policies and practices are not properly followed.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

1. Requires working knowledge of the maintenance of golf course tees, fairways, greens; the seeding and maintenance practices for golf course turf; the planting cultivating, pruning, and caring for plants, shrubs and trees; the characteristics and proper use of various fertilizers and soil conditioners; herbicides and pest control methods and materials; drainage control methods; and irrigation systems, including wells, pumps and automatic controls.
2. Excellent oral and written communication skills
3. Requires knowledge of current federal, state and local laws and regulations affecting the management of golf course operations.
4. Ability to operate and maintain tools and machines associated with the upkeep of the golf course.
5. Ability to analyze and solve problems; efficiently handle multiple duties under pressure with minimal supervision; work flexible hours as required including nights/weekends.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. Two or four-year turf grass management degree or related field preferred.
2. Minimum two years’ experience in golf course maintenance crew preferably in a supervisory role.
3. Basic understanding of irrigation system operation/repair.
4. Previous fertilizer, pesticide and herbicide application/calibration experience preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Seeing and hearing: read documents, computer screen, answer phones, communicate in person 0-50%

Standing and walking 50-100%

Climbing, stooping, squatting and kneeling 50-100%

Dexterity: utilizing phone, typing, and writing 0-24%

Lift in excess of 50 pounds 25%-75%

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. This job description may be changed or updated at any time without notice.