Assistant Superintendent

Green Oaks Country Club; Verona (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GCSAA Dues

Local Association Dues/Expenses

Local and State Conference Expenses

Medical Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Holiday Bonus

Golfing Privileges

Job summary

Green Oaks Country Club in Verona, PA, seeks an Assistant Superintendent or Assistant-in-Training to join our grounds team. The role focuses on maintaining the 18-hole golf course and landscape, ensuring excellent playing conditions and quality presentation.

The position offers a path toward supervision, with responsibility for course maintenance, equipment operation, chemical and water management, and budget support.

Qualifications

• A certificate, associate, or bachelor's degree is preferred or planning on starting education.
• Preferred managerial role experience or 5+ years working on a golf course.

Responsibilities

• Cooperative management and oversight on course maintenance, landscape maintenance, and course construction projects.
• Capable of operating all golf course maintenance equipment, and proficient in the application on greens, tees, fairways, roughs, and other areas.
• Will be actively involved in chemical, fertilizer, and water management programs.
• Purchasing responsibility, inventory control, and assisting in budget management preparations.
• Trains and coaches employees to execute daily operations.

Education

Certificate/Associate/Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Golf Course Assistant Superintendent/Assistant-in-Training

Green Oaks Country Club, located in Verona, Pennsylvania, just outside Pittsburgh, is a premier country club known for its beautiful scenery, rich history, and welcoming atmosphere. Established in 1905, the club features an 18-hole, par-71 golf course designed by renowned golf course architect Donald Ross. This position includes maintaining the golf course and surrounding landscape to ensure they remain clean, attractive, and in excellent playing conditions. Green Oaks Country Club is seeking an Assistant Superintendent or Assistant-in-Training to complete our grounds management staff. Employees that are motivated, dependable, and hard-working to help maintain the beauty of our club.

Success Traits of Individual

• Motivated, eager to learn, inquisitive, detail-oriented, and focused on time management.
• Thoroughand takepride in delivering high-quality products.
• Wants to be a part of a team environment but is comfortable working in an independent manner in their area of expertise.
• Communication with Spanish speaking staff, don’t have to speak Spanish but understand need to communicate with them.
• Comfortable working with tenured and experienced staff that have a high understanding of the job tasks and responsibilities.
• Highly responsive, thrive in, and help contribute to a culture that values efficiency and detailed work.
• Ability to collaborate with a new superintendent and other assistant to progress towards becoming a superintendent.
• Plays golf or at the very least understands the game of golf.

Summary of Responsibilities

• A typical schedule:April-Oct 45-50 hours per week, 8-10 hours weekdays, 5 hours weekends depending on weather with 1 day off on weekend or alternating weekends with another assistant.
• Early spring and late fall depend on projects going on. Winter typically 40 hours per week, with some snow removal duties on occasional weekends.
• Cooperative management and oversight on course maintenance, landscape maintenance, and course construction projects.
• Capable of operating all golf course maintenance equipment, and proficient in the application on greens, tees, fairways, roughs, and other areas.
• Will be actively involved in chemical, fertilizer, and water management programs.
• Purchasing responsibility, inventory control, and assisting in budget management preparations.
• Trains and coaches' employees to execute daily operations.

Requirements

• Preferred managerial role experience or 5+ years working on a golf course.
• A certificate, associate, or bachelor’s degree is preferred or planning on starting education.

Compensation & Benefits

• $45,000 - $50,000 salary dependent on experience
• GCSAA Dues, Local Association Dues/Expenses
• Local and State Conference Expenses
• Medical Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Holiday Bonus
• Golfing Privileges