Assistant Golf Course Superintendent Turf & Course Ops Lead

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to manage 18 holes on the golf course, the putting green, and surrounding areas on a 200-acre property. This role includes building maintenance, environmental and safety compliance, event organization, and an annual facilities budget, with oversight of a crew of 5–8 full-time staff and 10–20 student employees.

Responsibilities cover onboarding and training, scheduling within budget, supervising daily tasks, timekeeping,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent.
• Experience in bentgrass greens management and crew supervision.
• Familiarity with irrigation equipment and chemical applications.

Responsibilities

• Onboarding and ongoing training of staff within monthly time allocations.
• Schedule work within budget and track daily tasks.
• Supervise daily tasks and evaluate performance of staff.
• Manage timekeeping and ensure proper breaks and payroll records.
• Coordinate irrigation maintenance and chemical handling per regulations.

Skills

Turfgrass Management

Crew supervision

Irrigation software

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent

Job description

The University of Georgia is seeking an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to manage 18 holes on the golf course, the putting green, and surrounding areas on a 200-acre property. This role includes building maintenance, environmental and safety compliance, event organization, and an annual facilities budget, with oversight of a crew of 5–8 full-time staff and 10–20 student employees.

Responsibilities cover onboarding and training, scheduling within budget, supervising daily tasks, timekeeping,