Assistant Superintendent Mountain Air Country Club

Genesis Turfgrass LLC.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Association dues

Continuing education

Paid time off

401K matching

Meals on site

Clothing allowance

Housing on site

Job summary

Mountain Air Country Club in the Blue Ridge mountains near Asheville, NC, seeks a Senior Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to support the Superintendent in daily course operations. The role includes chemical and fertilizer calibration, record-keeping, crew supervision, and payroll duties, with a focus on precision and efficiency.

Ideal candidates bring turf education, 1–3 years of experience, and the ability to lead a team while maintaining high course standards.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and grow.
• Reliable and self-motivated.
• 2- or 4-year turf degree or turf certificate.
• 1-3 years of experience.
• Ability to lead, train, and motivate others.
• NC pesticide license or the ability to obtain within ninety days.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations in collaboration with the Golf Course Superintendent.
• Calibration and application of chemicals and fertilizers; maintain records.
• Keep accurate records of operations and payroll tasks.
• Supervise and train crew members.
• Troubleshoot and repair irrigation systems.
• Handle payroll and administrative duties.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Reliable and self-motivated

Leadership/mentoring

Education

Turf degree/certificate

Job description

Assistant Superintendent Mountain Air Country Club

Internal Number:Mountain Air Country Club

About Mountain Air Country Club

Located in the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains at an elevation of 4,436 feet, just northeast of Asheville, NC. Our established, member-owned country club offers the very best in aviation, golf, and club living. Members enjoy an array of resort-style amenities including the highest private runway east of the Mississippi, 18 holes of golf, Har Tru tennis courts, pickleball courts, a complete fitness and wellness center, outdoor discovery center, and children’s accommodations.

About the Course

Mountain Air is a unique golfing experience, as well as a unique golf course management experience. In 2022 and 2023, we completed a full irrigation renovation to the Rain Bird IC System and Cirrus Pro operating system. We have also recently renovated bunkers to the Better Billy Bunker System. This fall we will begin a tee renovation project, enlarging the tees and converting them to Crystal Bluelinks Bentgrass. We have plans for drainage improvements throughout the property, and a greens renovation is in the plans as well. The course features all cool season turf. We have Penncross, A1/A4, and 007 greens, tees, and fairways. Roughs are a mixture of fescue and bluegrass.

Job Responsibilities

Mountain Air is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented candidate for the position of Senior Assistant Golf Course Superintendent. The successful candidate will work alongside the Golf Course Superintendent in the management of all day-to-day operations. This position will be responsible for chemical and fertilizer calibration and application, keeping and maintaining accurate records, crew supervision and training, irrigation troubleshooting and repair, and payroll and administrative duties.

Benefits and Perks

• Local and National Association Dues
• Continuing Education
• Paid Time Off
• 401K Matching
• Club-provided meals during season
• Clothing allowance
• Housing available on site (if needed)

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and grow
• Reliable and self-motivated
• 2- or 4-year turf degree or turf certificate
• 1-3 years of experience
• Ability to lead, train, and motivate others
• NC pesticide license or the ability to obtain within ninety days