Assistant Superintendent - The Pepper Pike Club

Nogcsa; Pepper Pike (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employee matching

Paid time off and holidays

Golf privileges

Uniforms

Meals while on duty

Professional development support

Job summary

A prestigious golf club in Ohio seeks a motivated Assistant Superintendent to support daily golf course maintenance and contribute to long-term planning. This full-time position requires 2-4 years of golf course experience and offers mentorship, competitive salary between $55-60k, and further career development. Candidates must have a strong understanding of turf management and be adaptable to diverse work hours. Interested candidates should contact the Golf Course Superintendent for application details.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of golf course maintenance experience, supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours including early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ohio pesticide license or ability to obtain one in a specific timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing, and supervising daily golf course maintenance operations.
• Implement agronomic programs including turf health, fertilization, and irrigation.
• Supervise and train maintenance staff while maintaining accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Turfgrass management practices

Irrigation systems understanding

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Turfgrass Management

Tools

Heavy machinery

Job description

Overview

Assistant Superintendent - The Pepper Pike Club

Job Title: Assistant Superintendent

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: The Pepper Pike Club

Job Status: Sourcing

State: OH

About The Pepper Pike Club

Founded in 1924, The Pepper Pike Club is a prestigious, private, member-owned golf club in Northeast Ohio. Established by a group of visionaries who believed in creating a club dedicated solely to the game of golf, Pepper Pike remains true to that founding principle more than 100 years later. As original founder Alva M. Bradley stated, "Pepper is a place to play golf, and only golf - a place to devote our complete energies and interests to playing this wonderful game." The Club features a William Flynn designed golf course that blends classic architecture with modern conditioning and is widely regarded as one of the finest golf experiences in the Midwest with 7,000 rounds played annually. With a small, close-knit membership and deep ties to the Greater Cleveland philanthropic community, the Pepper Pike Club emphasizes professionalism, stewardship, collaboration, and long-term excellence.

Position Summary

The Pepper Pike Club is seeking a motivated and highly detail-oriented Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to support daily golf course maintenance operations while playing an active role in long-term agronomic planning and capital improvement initiatives. This position offers a clear path for career advancement and is ideal for an ambitious turf professional seeking growth toward a Head Golf Course Superintendent role. The Assistant Superintendent will work closely with the Golf Course Superintendent and will assume responsibility for golf course operations in the Superintendent's absence. The Assistant Superintendent should have a positive attitude and strong work ethic, driven, self-motivated, career-oriented, who thrives in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment, and who can adapt to an evolving culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing, and supervising daily golf course maintenance operations.
• Implement and execute agronomic programs including turf health, fertilization, irrigation, and integrated pest management.
• Supervise, train, and develop maintenance staff; assist with scheduling and leadership responsibilities, maintaining accountability as and when required.
• Assist with operation, troubleshooting, and repair of the irrigation system.
• Monitor course conditions and recommend improvements to playability and aesthetics.
• Direct golf course operations in co-ordination with the other Assistant Superintendents in the absence of the Golf Course Superintendent.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, environmental regulations, and club policies.
• Participate in budgeting, inventory control, and recordkeeping.

Career Advancement & Professional Development

This position is intentionally designed to prepare the successful candidate for advancement within the golf course management profession. Opportunities include:

• Direct mentorship from the Golf Course Superintendent.
• Progressive leadership and decision-making responsibilities.
• Exposure to budget planning, capital project management, and member communication.
• Support for continuing education, certifications, and professional association involvement.

Upcoming Projects & 3-Year Outlook

The Pepper Pike Club is committed to reinvesting in the golf course, with several significant projects planned over the next three years, including:

• Installation of a new, state-of-the-art Rain Bird irrigation system in 2027, with direct involvement in planning, coordination, and implementation.
• Course infrastructure and drainage improvements.
• Turfgrass and agronomic enhancements focused on long-term sustainability.
• Ongoing equipment and maintenance facility upgrades.

The Assistant Superintendent will play an active role in planning and implementation.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employee matching
• Paid time off and holidays
• Golf privileges
• Uniforms
• Meals while on duty
• Professional development support; and approved tournament volunteer opportunities at PGA TOUR, USGA, and elite amateur events.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor\'s degree in Turfgrass Management or related field preferred.
• 2-4 years of golf course maintenance experience, supervisory experience a plus.
• Strong understanding of turfgrass agronomic and management practices and irrigation systems.
• Ohio pesticide license or ability to obtain one in a specific timeframe.
• Proven leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours including early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery.
• Valid Driver's License.

Compensation

$55-60k Commensurate with qualifications & experience

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to:

Gavin Johnson

Golf Course Superintendent

[e-mail]

Start Date: Feb-Mar, 2026

Education Level: University

Company Name: The Pepper Pike Club

Company Address: 2800 SOM Center Rd

City: Pepper Pike

Zip Code: 44124

Website:

Contact Name: Gavin Johnson

Contact Email: [e-mail]

Contact Phone Number: 4402793666

The Northern Ohio Golf Course Superintendent Association is a professional non-profit organization founded in 1923 with the Golf Course Superintendents Association of American.

Our mission is to provide members a network of opportunities to excel professionally by sharing experiences on the maintenance and upkeep of golf courses and contributing to the enjoyment and the vitality of the game of golf.