Assistant Superintendent Cobbs Creek Golf Course

Genesis Turfgrass LLC.; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k match

Dues to local and national assoc.

Continuing education

Clothing allowance

Vacation

Year end bonus

Tournament volunteer opportunities

Job summary

The Cobbs Creek Foundation is seeking an Assistant Superintendent at Cobbs Creek Golf Course in Philadelphia, PA to manage day-to-day maintenance and help oversee ongoing construction projects on an expanding campus.

Work closely with the Director of Grounds and Superintendent to establish maintenance practices for a 275-acre site, including irrigation, turf care, and equipment operation, as rebuilding progresses this summer and beyond.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in golf course maintenance; supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain PA pesticide license.
• Knowledge of agronomy, irrigation, and equipment.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Positive attitude and desire to complete any task necessary as we continue to build the campus.
• Willingness to learn, be flexible, and provide feedback to employees and managers to help build a strong maintenance department.

Responsibilities

• Assist with execution of daily maintenance of property including golf course areas, landscaping beds, and synthetic surfaces.
• Assist with oversight and planning of construction of a creek restoration and 27-hole golf course.
• Assist with budgeting and tracking of costs of construction and operational needs.
• Supervise, train, and develop an ever-growing maintenance team as the project moves along.
• Maintain accurate records for turf care programs, chemical applications, equipment, and inventory.
• Oversee and perform routine tasks such as mowing playing surfaces.
• Assist with installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and operation of a new Rainbird irrigation system.
• Assist with the development and implementation of a grow-in program for over 100 acres of bermudagrass playing surfaces.

Skills

Golf course maintenance

PA pesticide license

Agronomy

Irrigation

Equipment knowledge

Independent & team work

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Education

Associates Degree

Job description

Assistant Superintendent Cobbs Creek Golf Course

Assistant Superintendent
Cobbs Creek Golf Course
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Posted:07-Apr-25

Location:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Type:Full Time

Categories:

Assistant superintendent

Salary Details:

• Year end bonus
• Vacation
• Health Insurance
• 401k match
• Dues to local and national associations
• Continuing education
• Clothing allowance
• Tournament volunteer opportunities

Preferred Education:

Associates Degree

The Cobbs Creek Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization established in 2018 to create a state-of-the-art, economically sustainable golf and educational campus in Philadelphia. The Old Course at Cobbs Creek was originally designed by Hugh Wilson and opened for play in 1916 with a second 18 hole course named Karakung opening in the late 1920s. It was one of the finest public golf courses in the country and was open to anyone interested in the game of golf. The property is undergoing a major renovation that includes a 30,000 square feet learning lab operated by the TGR Foundation, a 9-hole short course designed by TGR design, a state of the art driving range facility, brand new maintenance facility/clubhouse/cart barn, creek restoration that will create 25 acres of wetland, and a 27-hole golf course restoration led by Jim Wagner and Gil Hanse. Other aspects of the project include a new Rainbird irrigation system, Watertronics pump station, and a new John Deere equipment package. The Assistant Superintendent will work closely with the Director of Grounds and Superintendent to manage day to day operations of the facility to maintain newly established grounds and construction activities. Initial objectives focus on the continued establishment of the short course and driving range, while finalizing plans for further golf course construction this summer. This is an opportunity to b e involved in all aspects of golf course maintenance and construction over the next two years as we build the maintenance team from the ground up to eventually maintain over 275 acres. Please visit www.cobbscreek.org to learn more about this historical project.

Project Timelines:

Irrigation pond and pumphouse completed spring 2024
Learning Lab opened April 1, 2025
Short course completed fall of 2024
Driving Range construction is ongoing
Creek Restoration begins April 2025
27-hole course renovation begins summer 2025
Maintenance facility construction begins fall 2025

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with execution of daily maintenance of property including golf course areas, landscaping beds, and synthetic surfaces
• Assist with oversight and planning of construction of a creek restoration and 27-hole golf course
• Assist with budgeting and tracking of costs of construction and operational needs
• Supervise, train, and develop an ever-growing maintenance team as the project moves along
• Maintain accurate records for the turf care programs, chemical applications, equipment, and inventory
• Oversee and perform routine tasks such as mowing playing surfaces
• Assist with the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and operation of a new Rainbird irrigation system
• Assist with the development and implementation of a grow in program for over 100 acres of bentrgass playing surfaces

• 1-3 years in golf course maintenance. Supervisory experience preferred
• Ability to obtain a PA pesticide license
• Knowledge of agronomy, irrigation, and equipment
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Positive attitude and desire to complete any task necessary as we continue to build the campus
• Willingness to learn, be flexible, and ability to provide feedback to employees and managers to help build a strong maintenance department

About Cobbs Creek Golf Course
The Cobbs Creek Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization established in 2018 to create a state-of-the-art, economically sustainable golf and educational campus in Philadelphia. The Old Course at Cobbs Creek was originally designed by Hugh Wilson and opened for play in 1916 with a second 18 hole course named Karakung opening in the late 1920s. It was one of the finest public golf courses in the country and was open to anyone interested in the game of golf. The property is undergoing a major renovation that includes a 30,000 square feet learning lab operated by the TGR Foundation, a 9-hole short course designed by TGR design, a state of the art driving range facility, brand new maintenance facility/clubhouse/cart barn, creek restoration that will create 25 acres of wetland, and a 27-hole golf course restoration led by Jim Wagner and Gil Hanse. Other aspects of the project include a new Rainbird irrigation system, Watertronics pump station, and a new John Deere equipment package.
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