Assistant Golf Course Superintendent — Elevate Play

PALMETTO BLUFF INVESTMENTS LLC; Palmetto Bluff (SC); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer matching

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Palmetto Bluff seeks an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to assist the Superintendent in daily maintenance of Anson Point, ensuring top‑tier conditioning and preservation of the Coore & Crenshaw design while protecting the surrounding environment.

The role leads a grounds team, plans irrigation and cultural practices, maintains accurate records, and coordinates with golf operations and vendors to deliver consistent playing conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in agronomy, turfgrass science, or related field preferred.
• Experience managing golf course maintenance operations.
• Current South Carolina pesticide applicator certification or ability to obtain.
• Working knowledge of Zeon Zoysia and TifEagle ultradwarf Bermuda greens preferred.
• Knowledge of irrigation, drainage and water management practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, directing, and executing daily maintenance of greens, tees, fairways, practice areas, bunkers, and playing surfaces.
• Implement and monitor cultural practices (mowing, rolling, aerification, topdressing, fertilization, pest management).
• Preserve natural character of Anson Point by maintaining transitions between managed turf and native landscapes.
• Operate, monitor, and maintain irrigation, pumping, and drainage systems.
• Train, supervise, and develop maintenance personnel; prepare daily work assignments; monitor productivity.

Skills

Golf course maintenance

Agronomic management

Team leadership

Irrigation and water management

Recordkeeping

Pesticide applications

Education

Bachelor's degree in agronomy, turfgrass science

Associate degree in turfgrass management or equivalent

Job description

Palmetto Bluff seeks an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to assist the Superintendent in daily maintenance of Anson Point, ensuring top‑tier conditioning and preservation of the Coore & Crenshaw design while protecting the surrounding environment.

The role leads a grounds team, plans irrigation and cultural practices, maintains accurate records, and coordinates with golf operations and vendors to deliver consistent playing conditions.