Assistant Superintendent / Spray Technician

Coosa Country Club; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a historic private golf club as an Assistant Superintendent, where you will play a vital role in maintaining a premier golf course. This hands-on position offers a unique opportunity for career advancement in golf course management. You will work closely with experienced professionals, developing essential skills in operations, irrigation, and pesticide application. With a focus on mentorship and professional growth, this role is perfect for recent graduates eager to make their mark in the industry. Enjoy a supportive environment with benefits including uniforms, golf privileges, and comprehensive insurance coverage.

Benefits

Uniforms

Golf privileges

Lunch

Medical insurance (90% paid)

Dental insurance (90% paid)

Vision insurance (90% paid)

401K with match

GCSAA dues

Qualifications

• Seeking a motivated individual for a hands-on role in golf course management.
• Requires obtaining a Georgia pesticide applicator license within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance staff and apply pesticides and fertilizers.
• Participate in irrigation repair and greens management.
• Manage weekend crew assignments every third weekend.

Skills

Degree in turf management or related field

Knowledge of proper spraying techniques

Ability to read and understand professional publications

Operation of maintenance equipment

Basic computer skills

Education

Degree in turf management or related field

Job description

Coosa Country Club

Assistant Superintendent / Spray Technician

Coosa Country Club, established in 1909, is a historic private golf club in Rome, Georgia, featuring a George Cobb design and a Beau Welling re-design. Known for hosting major amateur golf tournaments, the club's 18-hole course boasts Pure Distinction bentgrass greens, bermuda/zoysia grass tees, bermuda grass fairways and rough, and fescue rough in common areas.

We seek a hardworking, self-driven, and highly motivated individual for this hands-on position, which offers opportunities for career advancement. The role requires obtaining a Georgia pesticide applicator license within 6 months of employment. This position is ideal for recent college graduates eager to start their careers in golf course management.

Recent improvements include: Complete USGA greens construction restoration, bunker renovation, and irrigation system overhaul (2022-2023).

Requirements & Description

The Assistant Superintendent will develop skills in managing golf course maintenance through training and practical experience. The role involves assisting with golf course operations, spraying applications, irrigation, and team development, aiming to lay a strong foundation for a future Golf Course Superintendent.

Primary responsibilities include supporting the Director of Agronomy and Golf Course Superintendent in supervising maintenance staff, applying pesticides and fertilizers, and participating in irrigation repair, greens management, and course setup. The position involves weekend crew management every third weekend.

Career Mentoring

We emphasize building both technical and professional skills. The Assistant will work closely with the management team to gain insights and guidance, fostering growth and promotion within the golf course industry.

Qualifications & Skills

• Degree in turf management or related field (completed or in progress)
• Knowledge of proper spraying techniques
• Ability to read and understand professional publications
• Operation of maintenance equipment
• Obtain Georgia pesticide license within 6 months
• Interest in professional development through organizations and seminars
• Basic computer skills

Responsibilities

• Updating course details and work progress
• Monitoring staff assignments and course standards
• Course setup and detail work
• Spraying applications
• Managing bentgrass greens and irrigation systems
• Routine maintenance tasks

Benefits

Uniforms, golf privileges, lunch, personal and vacation time, medical/dental/vision insurance (90% paid), 401K with match, and GCSAA dues.

Salary

Up to $45,000 - $55,000 annually, depending on experience.

Application Process

Send resumes to: Tim Cunningham, CGCS, [e-mail]. Visit our website at coosacountryclub.org.