Assistant Superintendent, Argyle Country Club

BoardRoom magazine; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

10 days vacation

10 days personal time

Short-term disability

Local & national professional dues

Uniforms

Complimentary meals

Golfing privileges

Job summary

Argyle Country Club, located in Silver Spring, MD, is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to join its Greens & Grounds team. This role offers hands-on experience across golf course maintenance and improvement under an established management team.

The ideal candidate will lead small crews, perform daily maintenance, and own daily responsibilities, with opportunities to contribute to ongoing capital projects and course enhancements.

Qualifications

• Certificate or formal education in turfgrass management, agronomy, horticulture, or a related field preferred.
• Relevant golf course maintenance experience is preferred, but no minimum number of years is required.
• Maryland Pesticide & Fertilizer Applicator Licenses preferred, or ability to obtain required licensing.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily golf course maintenance and preparation of the course for play.
• Participate in pesticide and fertilizer applications, water management, and irrigation repair.
• Operate and maintain golf course equipment and assist with equipment-related tasks as needed.
• Lead and motivate hourly employees and small crews to complete daily assignments efficiently.
• Assist with clubhouse grounds maintenance and property-wide landscape responsibilities.
• Support budgeting, purchasing, inventory, and project management responsibilities.
• Assist with ongoing golf course improvements and future capital and maintenance projects.
• Help maintain playing conditions across Poa/bentgrass greens, bermudagrass tees and fairways, and cool-season rough.
• Work collaboratively with the Director and management team while exercising sound judgment and initiative.

Skills

Crew leadership

Hands-on maintenance

Irrigation repair

Team collaboration

Pesticide application

Education

Certificate or formal education in turfgrass management

Tools

Toro irrigation systems

John Deere GPS sprayers

Kress robotic mowers

Job description

Argyle Country Club is seeking a hard-working, self-motivated Assistant Superintendent to join its Greens & Grounds team. This is an excellent opportunity for an emerging or experienced turf professional to work alongside a strong management team while gaining hands‑on experience across all areas of golf course maintenance and improvement.

The Assistant Superintendent will work closely with the Director of Greens & Grounds and share responsibility with our established Assistant Superintendent and Equipment Manager. The ideal candidate will be comfortable leading small crews, performing hands‑on maintenance work, and taking ownership of daily responsibilities.

CLUB HIGHLIGHTS

• 2025 Maintenance Budget: $1.6 million operating budget; capital budget varies annually
• Total Annual Rounds: Approximately 20,000, with 12–20 outings annually
• Total Staff: 4 managers, 5 full‑time hourly employees, and 6 seasonal hourly employees
• Typical Work Schedule:
• March–October: Monday–Friday, 40–55 hours per week, plus every other weekend
• November–February: Monday–Friday, approximately 35 hours per week, plus frost call every other weekend
• Turf Types: Poa/bentgrass push‑up greens, Iron Cutter bermudagrass tees and fairways, and mixed cool‑season rough
• Future Projects: Cart path replacement, driving range improvements, clubhouse grounds improvements, and multiple small drainage projects
• Irrigation System: Toro 2‑Wire Lynx
• Equipment: John Deere GPS sprayers and fairway equipment, Kress robotic rough mowers, and a mixed capital equipment fleet; mowing and spraying equipment is leased
• Future Events:
• April 2027 – Mid‑Eastern Athletic Conference Women’s Championship
• June 2028 – Maryland Junior Amateur (boys & girls)
• Sept/Oct 2028 – Middle Atlantic Amateur Championship
• October 2031 – Maryland Senior Open
• June 2033 – Maryland Women’s Amateur

SUCCESS TRAITS OF INDIVIDUAL

• Hard‑working, self‑motivated, and willing to contribute alongside the team
• Comfortable working in all weather conditions and performing hands‑on golf course maintenance tasks
• Able to manage, motivate, and provide direction to small crews of hourly employees
• Responsible, dependable, and capable of working with minimal supervision
• Organized and able to prioritize multiple responsibilities throughout the day
• Willing to learn, grow professionally, and take ownership of assigned responsibilities

INITIAL PRIORITIES OF POSITION

• Learn Argyle’s golf course, maintenance practices, team structure, and daily operating rhythm
• Build strong working relationships with the Director of Greens & Grounds, fellow Assistant Superintendent, and Equipment Manager
• Become familiar with the Club’s irrigation, fertility, pesticide, water management, and equipment practices
• Earn the trust of the team by being dependable, hands‑on, and willing to lead from the front

Key Responsibilities, Knowledge, Skills, And Aptitude

• Assist with daily golf course maintenance and preparation of the course for play
• Participate in pesticide and fertilizer applications, water management, and irrigation repair
• Operate and maintain golf course equipment and assist with equipment‑related tasks as needed
• Lead and motivate hourly employees and small crews to complete daily assignments efficiently
• Assist with clubhouse grounds maintenance and property‑wide landscape responsibilities
• Support budgeting, purchasing, inventory, and project management responsibilities
• Assist with ongoing golf course improvements and future capital and maintenance projects
• Help maintain playing conditions across Poa/bentgrass greens, bermudagrass tees and fairways, and cool‑season rough
• Work collaboratively with the Director and management team while exercising sound judgment and initiative

Preferred Qualifications

• Certificate or formal education in turfgrass management, agronomy, horticulture, or a related field preferred
• Relevant golf course maintenance experience is preferred, but no minimum number of years is required
• Additional hands‑on experience may offset the preferred educational background
• Ability to perform typical golf course maintenance tasks, including spraying, equipment operation, and irrigation repair
• Maryland Pesticide & Fertilizer Applicator Licenses preferred, or ability to obtain required licensing

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $75,000–$80,000
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• 10 days vacation
• 10 days personal time
• Short‑term disability
• Local & national professional dues
• Uniforms
• Complimentary meals
• Golfing privileges

About Us

Founded in Washington, D.C. in 1921, Argyle Country Club moved to its current location in Silver Spring, Maryland, in 1945. The course was designed by Perc LeDuc and recently renovated by architect Joel Weiman. Argyle is home to a strong golfing community, including PGA Tour Member Denny McCarthy, who grew up at the Club, and 2023 U.S. Junior Amateur Champion Bryan Kim. The Club regularly hosts USGA qualifying and MSGA events, including the annual Denny McCarthy Junior PGA Invitational and USGA championship qualifiers.

Argyle has made significant investments in the golf course in recent years, including a new Toro irrigation system completed in 2023, conversion of the fairways from Poa/rye to Iron Cutter bermudagrass in 2024, and a full-course, phased bunker, greens‑surround, and tee renovation completed through Spring 2025. The Club is now positioned to build on that work while continuing to invest in the property and its team.

Argyle is committed to developing its managers into professionals who lead effectively and advance throughout their careers. Assistants are empowered to make decisions, learn through experience, and take on increasing responsibility as they grow. The Club is also supportive of educational and networking opportunities that help team members continue their professional development.