Assistant Superintendent - Golf Maintenance

Recreation Centers Of Sun City West; Sun City West (AZ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Recreation Centers of Sun City West, Inc. is seeking an experienced Golf Course Maintenance professional to assist the Superintendent in all course operations across all golf courses in Sun City West, AZ. The role requires strong leadership, technical maintenance skills, and compliance with safety and licensing requirements.

The position includes managing daily schedules, coordinating with pro shop staff, and ensuring high quality turf and course conditions for regular play and tournaments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two- or four-year degree in Horticulture or Turfgrass Management preferred.
• Minimum of four years’ experience on a golf course.
• Minimum of at least one year in a supervisory position overseeing skilled trades.
• Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish is given priority and highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and participates in the operation and maintenance of the golf course, including pumps, irrigation, drainage systems, and computer setup.
• Completes office work including filing, record-keeping, inventory, and time-record maintenance.
• Applies and supervises the application of fertilizers and chemicals.
• Performs structural pest control and maintains a valid, current Structural Pest Control Applicator license; takes continuing education courses as necessary to maintain licensure.
• Operates and supervises the use of heavy equipment such as front-end loaders, backhoe, and trencher.
• Coordinates with pro-shop staff to ensure the course is prepared for regular play and tournaments in the Superintendent’s absence.
• Demonstrates impeccable service and social perceptiveness, communicating values and attitudes that contribute to a positive culture, encouraging teamwork, and maintaining an open communication style with employees and community members.
• Maintains regular on-site attendance in compliance with the attendance policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Horticulture or Turfgrass Management degree

Job description

Job Details: Level: Experienced. Job Location: All Golf Courses - Recreation Centers of Sun City West, Inc., AZ 85375. Position Type: Full Time. Education Level: 2 Year Degree. Salary Range: $47,195.00 – $66,768.00 per year. Travel Percentage: None. Job Shift: Day. Job Category: Other.

Assists the Golf Course Superintendent in all aspects of course maintenance operations, and manages the course maintenance operation in the absence of the Superintendent. Provides personnel management and evaluation, employee safety, personnel discipline, and may plan or modify the daily work schedule based on the Superintendent’s direction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises and participates in the operation and maintenance of the golf course, including pumps, irrigation, drainage systems, and computer setup.
• Completes office work including filing, record‑keeping, inventory, and time‑record maintenance.
• Applies and supervises the application of fertilizers and chemicals.
• Performs structural pest control and maintains a valid, current Structural Pest Control Applicator license; takes continuing education courses as necessary to maintain licensure.
• Operates and supervises the use of heavy equipment such as front‑end loaders, backhoe, and trencher.
• Coordinates with pro‑shop staff to ensure the course is prepared for regular play and tournaments in the Superintendent’s absence.
• Demonstrates impeccable service and social perceptiveness, communicating values and attitudes that contribute to a positive culture, encouraging teamwork, and maintaining an open communication style with employees and community members.
• Maintains regular on‑site attendance in compliance with the attendance policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists the Superintendent with supervisory needs in their absence and direction.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or General Education Development (GED).
• Two‑ or four‑year degree highly preferred in Horticulture or Turfgrass Management.
• In the absence of a degree, an equivalent combination of educational and experience may be substituted.
• Minimum of four years’ experience on a golf course.
• Minimum of at least one year in a supervisory position overseeing skilled trades.
• Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish is given priority and highly preferred.
• Must maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license and clear driving record.
• Must obtain a Golf Course Applicators License within 90 days of employment.
• Must have recent and relevant supervisory skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms sometimes over shoulders; talk or hear; taste or smell.
• Perform heavy manual labor; operate motorized equipment and vehicles; sit; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; twist; balance; leg/foot use for machine controls; crawl.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance; occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds with assistance.
• Require close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Noise level is usually loud.
• Work performed indoors and outdoors; environment potentially hazardous.
• Occasional exposure to wet/humid conditions and outdoor weather including extreme heat.
• Employee may be required to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

NOTICE

This position description in no way states or implies that the responsibilities and tasks are the only responsibilities and tasks to be performed by the employee occupying this position. They will be required to follow any other instructions and perform any other job‑related duties as required by their supervisor/manager.

Requirements stated herein are minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities to qualify for this position. To perform the duties and responsibilities of this position successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each task proficiently. 'Ability' means to possess and apply both knowledge and skill.

All employment decisions are based on meeting all requirements herein and on organizational need, the employee’s good standing (including lack of disciplinary actions), meeting all applicable performance standards, and other nondiscriminatory criteria. The methods of fulfilling requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. Some requirements, however, may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. We maintain an 'at will' employment.