Assistant Superintendent, Bar Run Golf & RV Resort GCSAA

BoardRoom magazine; Roseburg (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

HSA/FSA

Referral bonus

Discounted lodging/dining

Employee discounts

Learning platform

Volunteer opportunities

Culture & team events

Job summary

Bar Run Golf & RV Resort, part of Columbia Hospitality, seeks an Assistant Superintendent to oversee daily and long‑term golf course maintenance. You will lead the crew, coordinate irrigation and chemical applications, and ensure course conditions meet the club’s turf management program.

You will also help manage safety, training, and coordination with the superintendent on the playing conditions and landscaping for the entire property."

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in agronomy, horticulture, or plant science.
• Or an intensive two-year turfgrass management program (associate) accepted.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct daily and long-term golf maintenance operations.
• Supervise full-time and seasonal crew members.
• Oversee pesticide and fertilizer applications with supervisor input.
• Maintain course conditions per turf management program and supervise irrigation systems.
• Ensure safety programs are implemented and maintained.
• Coordinate landscaping for the property outside the golf course.

Skills

Team leadership

Pesticide application

Irrigation systems

Groundskeeping

Safety program

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agronomy/Horticulture/Plant Science

Associate degree in turfgrass management

Job description

Built on reclaimed sand-gravel mines on the serene banks of Roseburg, Oregon’s South Umpqua River, Bar Run is a spectacular new golf course designed by Pacific Northwest native Dan Hixson. Take in the view and play and extra round when you stay at our brand-new RV Resort & Cottages. Bar Run is a remarkable place. Beyond our spectacular course and gleaming new RV Resort, we are surrounded by an abundance of attractions, including downtown Roseburg, sweeping mountain vistas, wine country, and idyllic river bends.

Golf Course Assistant Superintendent | Bar Run Golf & RV Resort

Let’s start off with the most important part – what’s in it for you:

The Perks

• Annual Salary: $60,000 – $65,000
• Get Paid Daily (Make any day payday)
• Paid Time off & Holiday Pay (Because Balance Matters)
• Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401K
• HSA/FSA Plans -with employer contribution
• Values Based Culture (#OMGLIFE)
• Culture Add (Creating Space for Fresh Perspectives)
• Referral Bonus (Get Paid to Recruit)
• Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf, and Retail (Yes, Discounted Travel!)
• Employee Assistance Program
• “Columbia Cares” Volunteer Opportunities
• Committee Participation Opportunities (Fun, Philanthropic, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion)
• Task Force Work Opportunities (Grow your career in idyllic locations across the globe)
• Online Learning Platform to Help You Grow!
• Third Party Perks (Including discounts on Pet Insurance, Rental Cars, Movie and Concert Tickets, Theme Park and Attractions & so much more)

Our Commitment to you:

“People never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou’s famous statement serves as a rallying cry throughout Columbia Hospitality and fuels our collective drive – and success.

Our people are our purpose, and our brand is our people. We seek extraordinary individuals who drive our brand promise of Creating Exceptional Experiences. We are a people-first organization, ignited from the inside to succeed on the outside. We are a tight-knit, inclusive, values-driven team and we trust one another to have each other’s backs. We show up every day with open hearts, an inclusive mindset, and genuine respect for those around us. We have fun, grow together, and strive to leave a positive lasting impression on everyone we meet.

The Assistant Superintendent will work closely with, and under the direct supervision of the Golf Course Superintendent. He/she will manage and maintain golf course properties including golf course, clubhouse grounds, RV and pool landscaping, open spaces and the equipment used to maintain these areas at the direction of the Superintendent. Responsible for the implementation of all golf course maintenance programs.

What you’ll do:
The Brass Tacks

• The Assistant Superintendent will be involved in the daily and long-term planning and direction of the golf course maintenance operation.
• Maintains an open dialogue with the golf course superintendent regarding all issues golf course and employee related to help execute the vision of the superintendent.
• Maintains all grounds and course maintenance according to the club’s turf management program under the direct supervision of the Golf Course Superintendent.
• Trains and supervise in coordination with the superintendent all full-time and seasonal crew members.
• Often responsible for pesticide and fertilizer applications after consultation with superintendent.
• Maintains accurate pesticide application records.
• Maintains course in proper playing condition, as recommended by superintendent.
• Inspects course regularly to evaluate and recommend improvements.
• Helps to ensure that entire golf maintenance facility is clean and organized (including irrigation parts room, chemical storage area, and mechanics area).
• Often oversees repairs of irrigation system (breaks, sprinklers issues, troubleshooting).
• Works closely with the Superintendent to implement the property’s safety program.
• Communicates as necessary with the golf shop relating to on-course activities.
• Works with Superintendent to ensure proper landscaping for property outside of golf course including the clubhouse and surrounding areas.
• Helps determine when course should be closed due to weather conditions that may damage the course if play continues.
• Conducts other appropriate tasks assigned by the General Manager or Superintendent.
• Have a basic understanding of the rules of golf.
• Some administrative and executive ability, especially critical in problem solving and decision making. Need to work in “team” atmosphere while executing the vision of the Superintendent.
• Ability to perform required role in emergency situations.
• An interest in the game of golf is preferred.
• Positive leader.

The Nitty Gritty

• Bachelor’s degree om Agronomy, Horticulture, or Plant Science is preferred.
• Or Associate’s degree from an intensive two-year turfgrass management program.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Oregon Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (or be able to obtain within 90 days of hire date).

Physical Requirements

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; extreme cold; extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Able to meet and perform the physical requirements and to work effectively in an environment which is typical of this position.
• Frequent lifting, bending, climbing, stooping and pulling.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Columbia Hospitality we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

About Bar Run Golf & RV Resort (Columbia Hospitality)

Built on reclaimed sand-gravel mines on the serene banks of Roseburg, Oregon’s South Umpqua River, Bar Run is a spectacular new golf course designed by Pacific Northwest native Dan Hixson. Take in the view and play and extra round when you stay at our brand-new RV Resort & Cottages. Bar Run is a remarkable place. Beyond our spectacular course and gleaming new RV Resort, we are surrounded by an abundance of attractions, including downtown Roseburg, sweeping mountain vistas, wine country, and idyllic river bends.