Assistant Golf Course Superintendent — Grounds & Irrigation Lead

NCSL International; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Georgia is seeking an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to manage greens, surrounding areas, and 200 acres of property. Responsibilities include onboarding staff, scheduling within budget, and supervising a crew of full-time and student employees.

The role involves irrigation maintenance, chemical handling, and safety compliance across facilities. Qualified candidates will have a related bachelor's degree and experience with turfgrass management, bentgrass greens, and equipment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent.
• Experience in bentgrass greens management; crew supervision; aerification.

Responsibilities

• Onboarding, training, and continuing education of staff.
• Schedule work within budget, tracking, and enforce weekend schedules.
• Plan assignments, maintain daily task log, and conduct evaluations.
• Monitor and approve timecards; ensure breaks and consistency.
• Supervise field irrigation maintenance; diagnose issues; maintain equipment.
• Ensure facilities are clean, safe, and inspected weekly.
• Manage chemical buildings; coordinate with Environmental Safety Division.
• Scout for pests on 150 acres; implement control measures.
• Apply chemicals per regulations; maintain records and inventory.
• Maintain storage, labeling and safety procedures for equipment and chemicals.
• Coordinate with maintenance mechanics for equipment needs.
• Prepare reports for Golf Course improvement projects; preserve digital copies.
• Operate irrigation software; schedule pump maintenance; logging usage.

Skills

Turfgrass Management

Delegation

Industry knowledge

Relationship building

BMP guidelines

Irrigation software

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Irrigation software

Job description

University of Georgia is seeking an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to manage greens, surrounding areas, and 200 acres of property. Responsibilities include onboarding staff, scheduling within budget, and supervising a crew of full-time and student employees.

The role involves irrigation maintenance, chemical handling, and safety compliance across facilities. Qualified candidates will have a related bachelor's degree and experience with turfgrass management, bentgrass greens, and equipment