Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Twice; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to oversee golf course maintenance. This role involves supervising staff, managing daily preparations for play, and ensuring quality control in maintenance practices. You will be responsible for training employees, managing pesticide applications, and operating irrigation systems. Ideal candidates will have a degree in turf management or a related field, along with supervisory experience. Join a team where your expertise will contribute to creating an exceptional golfing experience.

Qualifications

• 2 or 4-year degree or equivalent in turf management or related field.
• Minimum of three seasons of golf maintenance experience required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise employees across all phases of golf course maintenance.
• Manage daily course preparations and assist in personnel management.

Skills

Golf Course Maintenance

Supervisory Skills

Pesticide Application

Irrigation Management

Basic Computer Skills

English Proficiency

Spanish Skills

Education

Degree in Turf Management

Degree in Plant Science

Job description

Job Description

The assistant superintendent supervises employees across all phases of golf course maintenance, including greens, tees, roughs, and peripheral areas. They manage daily course preparations for member/guest and tournament play, assist in personnel management, evaluation, employee safety, discipline, and are often responsible for daily work scheduling based on professional interpretation. They instruct and train employees on equipment operation and care, supervise pesticide applications, and operate and calibrate application equipment. They oversee repairs, schedule watering, and supervise maintenance of irrigation systems and pump stations.

The assistant superintendent may serve as the superintendent in their absence and is responsible for quality control, employee scheduling, safety and operational training, documentation, time and labor reporting, pesticide and fertilizer application and calibration, irrigation scheduling, troubleshooting, repair, employee motivation, winter plow duties, and other assigned tasks.

Qualifications

• 2 or 4-year degree or equivalent in turf management, plant science, or similar agriculturally related field
• Minimum of three seasons/years of golf maintenance experience
• Previous supervisory experience required
• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain Colorado pesticide applicator license
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) preferred
• English proficiency required; Spanish skills helpful but not necessary