Assistant Superintendent, Golf Course & Grounds

BoardRoom magazine; Silver Spring, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; 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

Uniforms

Complimentary meals

Golfing privileges

Job summary

Argyle Country Club, located in Silver Spring, MD, seeks an Assistant Superintendent to join the Greens & Grounds team. The role offers hands-on maintenance, leadership of small crews, and ownership of daily duties alongside the Director of Greens & Grounds.

The ideal candidate will manage irrigation, fertilization, and equipment, while supporting capital projects and course improvements across Poa/bentgrass greens and bermudagrass tees. A turf-related certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Certificate or formal education in turfgrass management or related field preferred.
• Relevant golf course maintenance experience preferred, but not required.
• Ability to perform typical maintenance tasks including spraying, irrigation repair, and equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily golf course maintenance and course readiness 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.
• Lead hourly employees and small crews to complete daily assignments efficiently.
• Assist with clubhouse grounds maintenance and property-wide landscape duties.
• Support budgeting, purchasing, inventory, and project management.

Skills

Crew leadership

Hands-on maintenance

Irrigation repair

Water management

Equipment operation

Education

Certificate in turfgrass management

Horticulture background

Tools

Toro irrigation system

John Deere equipment

Kress robotic mowers

Job description

Argyle Country Club, located in Silver Spring, MD, seeks an Assistant Superintendent to join the Greens & Grounds team. The role offers hands-on maintenance, leadership of small crews, and ownership of daily duties alongside the Director of Greens & Grounds.

The ideal candidate will manage irrigation, fertilization, and equipment, while supporting capital projects and course improvements across Poa/bentgrass greens and bermudagrass tees. A turf-related certification is preferred.