Assistant Golf Course Superintendent at Elite Private Club

BoardRoom magazine; Montecito (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Valley Club of Montecito seeks an Assistant Superintendent to join the Agronomy Team under the direction of Kevin O'Connor, Director of Agronomy. Executive Golf Search, Inc. will review applications in Sep/Oct 2026 for a fall 2026 appointment.

The club, founded 1929 and designed by Alister MacKenzie, is Santa Barbara's premier private golf club with exclusive membership. 21 full-time staff support the management team.

Qualifications

• 2-year degree or equivalent in turfgrass management or related field
• Experience working with a team in a golf course maintenance environment
• Willingness to take on more responsibility as the position grows
• Spanish language skills are a plus
• Good communication with superiors and subordinates
• Hard working and attention to detail
• Ability to work within chain of command
• Continual learning mindset

Responsibilities

• Assist the Superintendent and Agronomy Team
• Collaborate with a seasoned staff
• Follow the chain of command and reporting structure
• Support turfgrass maintenance and conditioning efforts

Skills

Hard working

Team player

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Education

Associates degree in turfgrass management

Job description

The Valley Club of Montecito seeks an Assistant Superintendent to join the Agronomy Team under the direction of Kevin O'Connor, Director of Agronomy. Executive Golf Search, Inc. will review applications in Sep/Oct 2026 for a fall 2026 appointment.

The club, founded 1929 and designed by Alister MacKenzie, is Santa Barbara's premier private golf club with exclusive membership. 21 full-time staff support the management team.