Assistant Golf Course Superintendent, Executive Golf Search, Inc.

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 has an exciting opportunity in seeking an Assistant Superintendent to join their Agronomy Team under the direction of Kevin O'Connor, Director of Agronomy. Executive Golf Search, Inc. will be reviewing applicants in September and October of 2026 to fill this position in the fall of 2026.

The Valley Club of Montecito was built in 1929 and designed by Alister MacKenzie. It is known as the premier private golf club in Santa Barbara and has a very exclusive membership. Valley Club is ranked in the Top 100.

The ability to work with a seasoned staff is mandatory and there are 21 full time employees under the supervision of the management team. A 2 yr. degree or equivalent is required in turfgrass management or a related field. Compensation will be determined on experience of applicants.

Successful Applicants Should Have The Following

• Hard working
• Takes pride in their work, the team and the property
• Continual process of learning
• Works well with others
• Good communication with superiors and subordinates
• Ability to speak Spanish is a plus
• Ability to take on more responsibility as the position grows
• Understands and works within the chain of command
• Attention to detail and another set of eyes for the Director of Agronomy

Valley Club has a strong track record of helping assistants grow and move on to Superintendent positions.

About Executive Golf Search, Inc.

Bruce Williams Golf Consulting has been active in the search and consultation areas over the last 30 years in the golf industry.