Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Make Golf Your Career; Ave Maria (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Make Golf Your Career seeks an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to support the Golf Course Superintendent in maintaining premier course conditions. You will help manage maintenance budgets, supervise staff, and coordinate agronomic programs to ensure optimal playability for members and guests.

The role requires 5+ years in progression toward this position, agronomic knowledge, and a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in golf course maintenance management or assistant level.
• Ability to oversee budgeting, scheduling, and staff coordination.
• Knowledge of agronomics, fertilizers, and chemical treatments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out golf maintenance department policies.
• Assist in delegating work assignments and evaluating performance.
• Monitor golf maintenance budget and staffing needs.
• Hire, train, supervise, and discipline department staff.
• Oversee scheduling, agronomic concerns, safety, and equipment.
• Supervise golf course maintenance and field decisions when needed.
• Perform labor on the course to support timely tasks.
• Enforce safe working conditions and proper equipment use.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance with facilities manager.
• Maintain department policies and payroll processes.
• Communicate with co-workers across departments.
• Support preventative maintenance plans and course condition schedules.

Skills

Communication

Independent work

Agronomy knowledge

Driver's license

Flexible hours

Education

Golf Management degree

Agronomy degree

5+ years related experience or training

Job description

Overview

The Assistant Golf Course Superintendent reports to the Golf Course Superintendent and works under that position to help manage and oversee all aspects of golf course maintenance and other landscaping facilities on the property in support of superior playing conditions for members and guests.

Experience Required

• Able to communicate politely and professionally with guests, members, customers, and fellow staff members.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Enrolled in a degree in Golf Management or Agronomy or 5 or more years related experience and/or training, or combination of education and experience.
• 5 years progressive experience as an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent.
• Driver's License, current and valid.
• Must have good knowledge of agronomics and the application of fertilizers and chemicals, and operation of sprayers and spreaders.
• Necessary commitment to work varied and flexible hours including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and scheduled Golf Club events, as needed.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out golf maintenance department policies.
• Assist in delegating work assignments and evaluating job performance in the golf course maintenance department.
• Work under supervision of the Golf Course Superintendent to be accountable for the golf maintenance budget.
• Assist in hiring, training, supervising, disciplining, and terminating department employees.
• Monitor operation of the golf maintenance department, including scheduling, agronomic concerns, employee safety, and equipment maintenance.
• Supervise the maintenance of the golf courses.
• Oversee completion of work assignments by staff and assist with field decisions while performing labor when needed.
• Perform actual labor on the golf course as needed to demonstrate, assist, and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Enforce safe working conditions and instruct staff on proper equipment use and work methods.
• Supervise special projects and labor crews as directed.
• Report golf course conditions and disciplinary problems to the Golf Course Superintendent or Director of Operations.
• Assist in staff scheduling and payroll processing for the department.
• Communicate verbally and through email with co-workers in golf maintenance and other departments.
• Coordinate equipment and tool maintenance issues with the appropriate equipment or facilities manager.
• Enforce company policies and procedures.
• Assist in administering the department through proper administrative procedures in accordance with corporate protocol and employee handbook policies.
• Provide professional advice, opinions, assistance, and services for the betterment of the golf course.
• Assist in developing written operating policies, preventative maintenance plans, fertilizer schedules, and overall course condition schedules.
• Help track who performs tasks and when.
• Protect golf facility assets including facilities and equipment.