Assistant Golf Course Superintendent: Lead & Elevate Greens

BoardRoom magazine; Las Vegas, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Continuing Education

Local & National Association Dues

Uniforms

Employee Meals

401(k) plan eligibility

Job summary

Amara Golf & Social Club is seeking an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to join the founding Agronomy team in Las Vegas, helping build maintenance operations from the ground up and prepare the course for opening.

Reporting to the Golf Course Superintendent and collaborating with the Director of Agronomy, you will lead daily maintenance with a focus on water management, spraying, team leadership, and maintaining consistent playing conditions while growing with the club’s growth.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of golf course maintenance experience preferred.
• Certificate, Associate’s Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, Horticulture, or a related field preferred, although equivalent experience will be considered.
• Previous Assistant Superintendent or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with water management and irrigation systems.
• Experience with golf course chemical applications and spraying.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Golf Course Superintendent with daily golf course maintenance operations.
• Lead and organize Agronomy staff to ensure daily assignments are completed safely, efficiently, and to Amara’s standards.
• Assist with scheduling, assigning, and monitoring daily crew responsibilities.
• Assist with monitoring turf moisture and plant health and communicating observations to the Agronomy leadership team.
• Assist with the planning and execution of the club’s chemical application program.
• Safely and accurately apply fertilizers, pesticides, plant growth regulators, and other products as directed.
• Maintain accurate application records and follow all required safety and regulatory procedures.
• Operate and maintain spray equipment, with experience using John Deere GPS sprayers considered a plus.
• Assist with calibration and proper operation of spray equipment.
• Monitor golf course conditions and communicate issues or changing conditions to the Superintendent.
• Assist with turfgrass cultural practices, including mowing, aerification, topdressing, fertility, and other maintenance practices.
• Train team members on proper work procedures, equipment operation, and safety practices.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and professional maintenance operation.
• Work alongside other members of the Agronomy leadership team to prioritize daily and long-term projects.
• Adapt to changing priorities and assist wherever needed to support the overall success of the Agronomy operation.
• Maintain a professional relationship with club members, guests, vendors, and fellow employees.

Skills

Golf course maintenance

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Organization

Team leadership

Water management

Education

Turfgrass/Agronomy/Horticulture degree or certificate

Tools

John Deere GPS sprayer

Irrigation systems

Job description

Amara Golf & Social Club is seeking an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to join the founding Agronomy team in Las Vegas, helping build maintenance operations from the ground up and prepare the course for opening.

Reporting to the Golf Course Superintendent and collaborating with the Director of Agronomy, you will lead daily maintenance with a focus on water management, spraying, team leadership, and maintaining consistent playing conditions while growing with the club’s growth.