Assistant Superintendent

Sharon Heights Golf and Country Club; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club in Menlo Park, CA, seeks an Assistant Superintendent to manage on-site golf course maintenance in the San Francisco Bay Area. This full-time role supports daily mowing, irrigation, fertilization, pest control, and recordkeeping to uphold premier course conditions.

You will supervise staff, coordinate schedules, monitor safety and equipment use, and collaborate with other departments to deliver an exceptional member/guest experience.

Qualifications

• Foundational turfgrass/agronomy knowledge and familiarity with golf course maintenance practices.
• Skills in irrigation system monitoring, basic troubleshooting, and routine equipment care.
• Supervisory and leadership abilities to train staff, delegate tasks, and uphold a safety-focused environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to coordinate daily maintenance schedules and prioritize course needs.
• Effective communication with the Superintendent, team members, and other club departments.
• Commitment to workplace safety, reliable attendance, and ability to work early mornings, weekends and holidays.
• Relevant education in turf management or related field, or equivalent experience in golf course maintenance is beneficial.
• Familiarity with environmentally responsible practices and basic computer documentation is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in mowing, irrigation, fertilization, and pest management to support optimal playing conditions.
• Supervise and train grounds staff; coordinate work schedules and safety practices.
• Monitor equipment use and safety; ensure inventory and maintenance records are up to date.
• Communicate course conditions, maintenance needs, and upcoming projects to the Superintendent.
• Collaborate with other departments to maintain a high-quality member/guest experience.

Skills

Turf knowledge

Irrigation basics

Staff supervision

Time management

Communication

Safety compliance

Flexible hours

Turf management education

Education

Turf management

Job description

Company Description

Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club, located in Menlo Park in the San Francisco Bay Area, offers members and guests a five-star country club experience. The club features premier golf facilities, elevated dining, and a variety of recreational amenities in a casually elegant setting. Team members support a welcoming environment that blends high service standards with relaxed sophistication. Working at Sharon Heights means contributing to a well-established, member-focused club that values professionalism, teamwork, and hospitality.

Role Description

The Assistant Superintendent is a full-time, on-site role based in the San Francisco Bay Area, supporting the maintenance and presentation of the golf course and surrounding grounds. This role assists in planning and executing daily maintenance activities such as mowing, irrigation, fertilization, and pest management to ensure optimal playing conditions. The Assistant Superintendent helps supervise and train grounds staff, coordinates work schedules, and monitors safety and equipment use. The role also supports recordkeeping, inventory tracking, and communication with the Superintendent regarding course conditions, maintenance needs, and upcoming projects. Collaboration with other departments is expected to maintain a high-quality experience for members and guests.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess foundational turfgrass or agronomy knowledge, including familiarity with golf course maintenance practices and standards.
• Candidates should possess skills in irrigation system monitoring, basic troubleshooting, and routine equipment operation and care.
• Candidates should possess supervisory and team leadership skills, including the ability to train staff, delegate tasks, and support a safety-focused work environment.
• Candidates should possess strong organizational and time-management skills to coordinate daily maintenance schedules and prioritize course needs.
• Candidates should possess effective communication skills for collaborating with the Superintendent, team members, and other club departments.
• Candidates should possess a commitment to workplace safety, reliability in attendance, and the ability to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Relevant education in turf management, horticulture, agronomy, or a related field, or equivalent experience in golf course maintenance, is beneficial.
• Familiarity with environmentally responsible practices and basic computer skills for documentation and reporting are beneficial.