Assistant Golf Course Superintendent — Deer Creek Course

BoardRoom magazine; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Golf privileges to all six courses

Relocation assistance

401(k) retirement with matching

Job summary

The Landings Golf & Athletic Club in Savannah, Georgia is seeking an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent for the Deer Creek Course. You will assist in budgeting, agronomical planning, scheduling, and daily course maintenance, with hands-on leadership of staff.

You will manage mowing, setup, chemical applications, irrigation troubleshooting, and lead course construction/renovation projects, while coaching and training the maintenance team.

Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge in golf course maintenance.
• Experience in leading golf course maintenance teams and projects.
• Familiarity with golf course budgets and managing budgets.
• Knowledge of pest control products and their applications.
• Knowledge of turf chemical and fertilizer products and their applications.
• Knowledge of irrigation utilization, drainage installation, repair, and maintenance.
• Have a current Georgia pesticide license or the ability to acquire a license.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Have a BS or Associate’s Degree in turf grass management, or related certificate and experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing the maintenance and repair of pumps, irrigation, and drainage systems, and performing preventive maintenance as appropriate.
• Supervise and assist in the daily preparation of the golf course, including mowing, course set‑up, tee marker and rake placement, hazard stakes, and out‑of‑bounds markers.
• Perform sprayer and fertilizer spreader calibration and assist in chemical/fertilizer applications.
• Inspect turf, shrubs, and other outdoor Club areas to assess pesticide/fertilizer needs and apply as needed to maintain excellent grounds and golf course condition.
• Frequently meet and greet members and guests, assisting and responding proactively to their needs.
• Check inventories and ensure product inventory levels are maintained and chemical storage areas and mixing areas are in compliance with state regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of all equipment and chemical/fertilizer inventories and applications.
• Train staff and ensure all safety policies and procedures are practiced in the safe and efficient operation and care of turf equipment and the Club.
• Follows safety guidelines described in the operating procedures and generally practices behavior that ensures the safety of staff, members, and guests.
• Complies with departmental and Club policies and procedures.

Skills

Golf course maintenance

Lead golf course maintenance teams

Budgets

Pest control knowledge

Irrigation maintenance

BS/AS in turf grass management

GA pesticide license

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Education

BS or Associate’s Degree in turf grass management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Landings Golf & Athletic Club in Savannah, Georgia is seeking an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent for the Deer Creek Course. You will assist in budgeting, agronomical planning, scheduling, and daily course maintenance, with hands-on leadership of staff.

You will manage mowing, setup, chemical applications, irrigation troubleshooting, and lead course construction/renovation projects, while coaching and training the maintenance team.