Aspiring Golf Course Superintendent — Maintenance Lead

Genesis Distribution; Savannah (GA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Landings Golf & Athletic Club is seeking an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to support the Marshwood and Magnolia courses, working closely with the Superintendent and grounds team to uphold exceptional playing conditions.

You will lead maintenance staff, plan mowing, fertilization, aeration, and pesticide applications, monitor turf health, and ensure safe operations while coordinating around events and member play.

Qualifications

• Degree or certificate in turfgrass management, agronomy, or horticulture preferred.
• Previous golf course maintenance experience required; supervisory preferred.
• Knowledge of turfgrass practices, irrigation, fertilizers, pesticides, and equipment.
• Valid pesticide applicator license is preferred or obtainable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily maintenance and conditioning of Marshwood and Magnolia courses.
• Supervise, train, schedule, and motivate maintenance team members.
• Plan and execute mowing, irrigation, fertilization, pesticide application, aeration, bunker maintenance, and other agronomic tasks.
• Monitor turf health and course conditions, weather, and maintenance needs.
• Support irrigation system operation, troubleshooting, and water management practices.
• Safely operate and oversee golf course maintenance equipment.
• Ensure safety procedures and environmental regulations are followed.
• Maintain records for chemical applications, inventory, labor, and daily activities.
• Coordinate work around member play, events, and projects.
• Assist with seasonal renovations, construction projects, and storm recovery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Education

Degree or certificate in turfgrass management

Tools

Irrigation systems

Fertilizers & pesticides

Equipment operation

Job description

The Landings Golf & Athletic Club is seeking an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to support the Marshwood and Magnolia courses, working closely with the Superintendent and grounds team to uphold exceptional playing conditions.

You will lead maintenance staff, plan mowing, fertilization, aeration, and pesticide applications, monitor turf health, and ensure safe operations while coordinating around events and member play.