Assistant Golf Course Superintendent: Championship Greens

Genesis Distribution; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

PTO

housing

comp days

meals

Job summary

The Union League Golf Club at Torresdale in Philadelphia, PA is seeking an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to lead daily golf course maintenance and support our Green & Grounds team. This hands-on role develops people, maintains championship playing conditions, and contributes to capital improvement projects.

The ideal candidate brings turfgrass expertise, leadership, and a proactive approach to agronomy, irrigation, pest management, and course setup, with a path toward Senior Assistant

Qualifications

• At least two years of progressive experience in the turfgrass maintenance industry.
• High school diploma and a certificate or degree in Turfgrass Science or a comparable program.
• Strong working knowledge of golf course maintenance, irrigation, pesticide and fertilizer applications, IPM, and course setup.
• Effective leadership, communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, email, and record keeping.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Pennsylvania Pesticide Applicator's License within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Help lead daily golf course maintenance and prepare the course to championship standards.
• Inspect playing surfaces, identify agronomic needs, and develop plans to address changing course conditions.
• Assist with irrigation management, hand watering, moisture management, and troubleshooting of the automatic irrigation system.
• Accurately perform and oversee pesticide and fertilizer applications in accordance with product labels and applicable regulations.
• Lead, train, mentor, and evaluate staff while promoting a safe, organized, and productive work environment.
• Assist with golf course setup, equipment coordination, inventory management, and operational record keeping.
• Communicate effectively with the Superintendent, Senior Assistant Superintendent, maintenance team, and clubhouse personnel.
• Support capital improvement projects, course restoration initiatives, and the continued advancement of agronomic practices.
• Help execute the department's goals while maintaining a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.
• Assume responsibility for Green & Grounds operations when senior management is not on property.

Skills

Turfgrass management

Team leadership

Irrigation management

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Certificate or degree in Turfgrass Science

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

The Union League Golf Club at Torresdale in Philadelphia, PA is seeking an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to lead daily golf course maintenance and support our Green & Grounds team. This hands-on role develops people, maintains championship playing conditions, and contributes to capital improvement projects.

The ideal candidate brings turfgrass expertise, leadership, and a proactive approach to agronomy, irrigation, pest management, and course setup, with a path toward Senior Assistant