Assistant Superintendent – Golf Course Agronomy & Operations

Dream Golf; Nekoosa (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Golf Privileges

Retail & Restaurant Discounts

Team Member Meal Program

Uniform Benefit

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Sand Valley LLC in Wisconsin is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to support daily care and presentation of The Sandbox, alongside the Superintendent. You will lead agronomy teams, help execute plans, and maintain exceptional playing conditions across multiple courses.

The role emphasizes leadership, technical agronomy knowledge, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to grow within a premier outdoor recreation resort community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; degree or certificate in Turfgrass Management or related field preferred.
• Minimum three years of golf course maintenance experience including leadership or supervision.
• Knowledge of cool-season turfgrass management and creeping bentgrass; fine fescue preferred.
• Understanding of irrigation, water management, and Integrated Pest Management.
• Experience with budgeting, staffing, and agronomic programs in a golf course operation.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills; capable of building a positive team culture.
• Wisconsin Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (Category 3.0) or ability to obtain within 120 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Superintendent with annual agronomic and operational plans and budget priorities.
• Coordinate daily work assignments and staffing for course conditions and efficiency.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, training, and safety for the agronomy team.
• Supervise maintenance activities, course setup, and care of turf and landscape.
• Support irrigation management through monitoring, scheduling, and repairs.
• Assist with fertility, pest management, and record-keeping as needed.
• Oversee course improvements, drainage, and construction projects.
• Coordinate equipment care, maintenance, and repairs for safe operation.
• Manage inventory and purchasing to meet operational needs.
• Track budgets and regulatory compliance; support operational reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

Turfgrass Management degree (preferred)

Tools

Irrigation systems

Fertilizer programs

Job description

Sand Valley LLC in Wisconsin is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to support daily care and presentation of The Sandbox, alongside the Superintendent. You will lead agronomy teams, help execute plans, and maintain exceptional playing conditions across multiple courses.

The role emphasizes leadership, technical agronomy knowledge, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to grow within a premier outdoor recreation resort community.