Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Berkeley Hall Club Inc; Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer sponsored medical, dental, vision & life insurance

401K match plan

Retention Bonus

Paid Time Off

Golf privileges

Pro Shop discounts

Referral Bonus

Employee Celebrations

Job summary

A prestigious golf community in Bluffton, South Carolina, is seeking an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent. This role involves overseeing the maintenance of greens, tees, and fairways, ensuring effective operations, and managing staff. The ideal candidate will have solid knowledge of golf course maintenance practices, pesticide regulations, and excellent leadership skills. The club offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including medical and dental insurance, and opportunities for professional growth within the team.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining golf course tees, fairways, and greens.
• Knowledge of seeding and turf maintenance practices.
• Familiarity with equipment operation and care.

Responsibilities

• Supervises maintenance schedules and employee performance.
• Instructs on equipment operation and pesticide application.
• Prepares reports and maintains public relations.
• May modify the daily work schedule based on professional interpretation.
• Schedule and supervise maintenance to maximize efficiency of workers and equipment.
• Prepare clear reports and maintain effective employee relations.

Skills

Working knowledge of golf course maintenance

Pesticide application supervision

Ability to manage personnel

Understanding of irrigation systems

Safety and equipment operation

Education

Valid driver's license

State certification as pesticide applicator (if required)

Job description

Description

Position

Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Department

Golf Course Maintenance

Reports To

Course Superintendent

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Exempt

Supervises Employees

Yes

Club Description

Berkeley Hall Club, a distinctive private golf community edged on the banks of the pristine Okatie River in Bluffton, South Carolina – the heart of the coastal Lowcountry – a world with a casually inviting and active lifestyle that sets the standard for all private communities. Just minutes from Hilton Head Island, our 980-acre property is unique among top private golf communities. With two world-class Tom Fazio courses and a stunning Jeffersonian-style clubhouse that form the “Core of the Community,” our two walkable classic courses feel more like a golf retreat, with beautiful lagoons and majestic live oaks.

Honors

• Platinum Club of America
• Platinum Club of the World
• Distinguished Club Award
• Best Residential Courses-North & South Course - Golfweek
• Top 100 Golf Communities - Travel + Leisure
• Top 100 Premier Properties – Links Magazine

Purpose

Under the superintendent's supervision, the assistant superintendent directs and participates in the maintenance of the golf course tees, greens, fairways, cart paths, and landscape beds. The assistant superintendent may serve in the superintendent's capacity during his/her absence.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in planning and supervising the maintenance of greens, tees and fairways; schedules work; and supervises the employees and the use of the equipment.
• Instructs equipment operators on the operation and care of mowing and other equipment; supervises pesticide applications and/or operates and calibrates pesticide application equipment; and supervises and participates in the operation and maintenance of pumps, and in the maintenance of irrigation and drainage systems.
• Assists in personnel management and evaluation, employee safety and personnel discipline.
• May modify the daily work schedule based on professional interpretation.
• Schedules and supervises maintenance work to achieve the most efficient utilization of workers and equipment;
• Prepare clear and concise reports; and maintain effective employee and public relations.

Skills, Education and Experience

• Working knowledge of the maintenance of golf course tees, fairways and greens; seeding and maintenance practices for golf course turf; planting, cultivating, pruning, and caring for plants, shrubs and trees; 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.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• May require current state certification or licensing as a pesticide applicator.

Disclaimer

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job when circumstances change; e.g., emergencies, rush jobs, changes in personnel, workload, technological developments, etc.

Salary/Benefits

Salary is open and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The club offers an excellent employee benefits package including:

• Employer sponsored medical, dental, vision & life insurance
• 401K match plan
• Retention Bonus for every year worked starting at $500
• Paid Time Off
• Paid HolidaysPaid Life Insurance
• Free lunch meal while working
• Golf privileges (on select days) and Pro Shop discounts

Other Perks

• Referral Bonus
• Experience Expert Recognition Program
• Service Awards
• Employee Celebrations

Join Our Esteemed Team at Berkeley Hall Club!

At Berkeley Hall Club, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional service in a refined atmosphere. If you have a passion for golf and an appreciation for the finer things in life, we invite you to apply to become a part of our distinguished team.

Why Join Us?

• Exclusive Environment: Work in a premier setting that values tradition and excellence.
• Passion for Golf: Immerse yourself in a community that shares your enthusiasm for the game.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and advancement within the club.

If you’re ready to bring your skills and passion to Berkeley Hall Club, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and help us continue to create memorable experiences for our members and guests.