Assistant Superintendent

Troon; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Bonuses & meals

Job summary

El Macero Country Club in El Macero, CA is seeking a full-time Assistant Superintendent to join the golf course maintenance team. You will assist with day-to-day agronomic practices and oversight of the course and adjacent grounds, stepping in for the Superintendent when needed.

You will supervise staff, manage irrigation and turf care, and ensure safe, efficient operations with a focus on quality and member experience. A strong background in turf management is required or preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of turf grass management experience preferred.
• Supervisory experience required.
• A four-year college degree preferred, but not required.
• GCSAA member or apprentice preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of budgeting and expense management.
• Must possess basic computer skills—Word and Excel.
• Strong business aptitude and passion for the golf business.
• Highly organized and efficient with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and supervising maintenance of tees, fairways, roughs, and greens; manage turf and landscape care.
• Oversee daily golf course setup, irrigation checks, and water management.
• Schedule and supervise maintenance to maximize efficiency of staff and equipment.
• Supervise grounds crew operations with safety as a priority.
• Calibrate and apply fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides; operate related equipment.
• Train equipment operators on mowing and equipment care; supervise pesticide applications.
• Prepare reports, maintain records, and manage relations with professionals and members.
• Oversee pumps, wells, irrigation system, and drainage network; participate in maintenance.

Skills

Turf grass management

Supervisory experience

Budgeting

Word & Excel

Communication skills

Organization

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Four-year degree preferred

GCSAA member or apprentice preferred

Job description

Description

El Macero Country Club, located in El Macero, CA, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a full-time Assistant Superintendent! We are seeking a motivated individual who is interested in contributing to a positive experience for our members and guests while continuing to grow their knowledge of golf club operations. As an associate of Troon, you will contribute to a global leader in golf and community management.

Annual compensation

$75,000 - $85,000

About El Macero

Nestled in the small town of Davis California, El Macero Country Club delivers a unique property with challenging treelined bermudagrass fairways, cool-season roughs and bent-poa greens. El Macero Country Club is privately owned with management guidance from Troon Golf and hosts many NCGA events, US Open Qualifiers, and the UC Davis Aggies golf Team.

Summary

As a key member of the property's golf course maintenance team, the Assistant Superintendent reports directly to the Golf Course Superintendent and assists with the day-to-day oversight of the maintenance and agronomic practices of the golf course and adjacent grounds, including but not limited to the clubhouse landscaping and maintenance of the complex. The Assistant Superintendent may serve in the Superintendent’s capacity during his/her absence.

Position Responsibilities

• Assists in planning and supervising for the maintenance of golf course tees, fairways, roughs, and greens; performs maintenance practices for golf course turf; planting, cultivating, pruning and caring for landscape.
• Responsible for daily golf course set up and presentation. Monitors’ irrigation functionality participates in hand watering, daily system audits.
• Ability to schedule and supervise maintenance work to achieve the most efficient utilization of workers and equipment.
• Supervised operations of golf course grounds crew to ensure proper procedures are completed and drive a fast pace in operational workflow while keeping safety as a top priority.
• A thorough understating of calibration and proper use of various fertilizers, herbicides, pest control methods and materials is required.
• Instructs equipment operators on the operation and care of mowing and other equipment; supervises pesticide applications and/or operates and calibrates pesticide application equipment.
• Prepare clear and concise reports, uphold records, and maintain effective employee and public relations with industry professionals and members.
• Supervise and participates in the operation and maintenance of pumps, wells, irrigation system, reverse osmosis water treatment facility and drainage network.
• May require current state certification or licensing as a pesticide applicator.
• Assists in personnel management and evaluations, employee safety, personnel discipline, payroll and may modify the daily work schedule of direct reports based on professional interpretation.
• Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the company as directed by the supervisors

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skill Requirements

3+ years of turf grass management experience preferred

Supervisory experience required

A four-year college degree preferred, but not required

GCSAA Member or apprentice preferred but not required

Knowledge of budgeting and expense management

Must possess basic computer skills- Word and Excel

Must have a strong business aptitude and passion for the golf business

Must be highly organized and efficient with a high attention to detail

Must have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Benefits & Other Compensation:

This position includes eligibility for the following benefits, subject to applicable plan terms:

• Healthcare Benefits – Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Retirement Benefits – 401(k) with employer match (19 years of age and older)
• Time Off – Paid time off (PTO) and leaves of absence, in accordance with applicable law and eligibility criteria
• Additional Compensation – Eligibility for Bonuses, Employee Meals

Eligibility for benefits and the specific terms, conditions, and offerings are governed by the applicable plan of documents and company policies, which may be amended at the Company’s discretion.

About Troon:

Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Troon is the world’s largest professional club management company, that specializes in services in golf, hospitality, and residential communities.With more than 900 locations in 45+ states and 27+ countries, Troon is a leading employer in hospitality.Guided by values that emphasize being infectiously energetic, consciously kind, and humbly prosperous,Troon offers professionals the opportunity to grow and succeed within a globally respected organization.Learn more at www.troon.com .

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