Assistant Superintentendent

TurfNet; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Paid vacation

Sick time

Meals

Uniform allowance

Paid professional development days

Golf privileges

401K match

Job summary

Shady Canyon Golf Club is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to direct and participate in the maintenance of our golf course tees, greens, fairways, and landscape areas. You will supervise a diverse crew, mentor interns, and may cover Director of Agronomy duties in their absence, ensuring quality turf management and safety protocols.

Responsibilities include daily course setup, irrigation monitoring, and coordinating pesticide applications, fertilizer use, and equipment operation.

Qualifications

• Requires a 2- or 4-year degree in turfgrass or related field.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with ability to supervise and mentor staff.
• Knowledge of turf maintenance practices, fertility, pest control, irrigation and drainage.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and supervising maintenance of tees, greens and fairways; maintain turf and plant care.
• Monitor irrigation daily and supervise grounds crew to ensure proper procedures.
• Instruct equipment operators and supervise pesticide application and calibration.
• Schedule and supervise maintenance work for efficient use of workers and equipment.
• May supervise and manage personnel safety and schedule adjustments.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Planning & supervision

Pesticide knowledge

Education

2 or 4 year degree in turfgrass or related field

Tools

Pesticide application equipment

Irrigation system operation

Job description

The Assistant Superintendent reports directly to the Director of Agronomy. Under his/her supervision, the Assistant Superintendent directs and participates in the maintenance of the golf course tees, greens, fairways, landscape areas and cart paths. Supervises and mentors intern, assistant-in-training, foreman, technician and hourly staff. The Assistant Superintendent may serve in the Director of Agronomy’s capacity during his/her absence. EOE.

Employment Type

Full-time

Benefits:

Insurance, paid vacation, sick time, meals, uniform allowance, paid professional development days, golf privileges, 401K match

Educational Requirements

2 or 4 year degree in a turfgrass or related field

Special Requirements

• Assists in planning and supervising for the maintenance of golf course tees, fairways and greens; performs maintenance practices for golf course turf; planting, cultivating, pruning and caring for plants, shrubs and trees.
• Responsible for daily golf course set up. Monitors irrigation functionality daily and supervises operations of golf course grounds crew to ensure proper procedures are being done.
• Understanding of the calibration and proper use of various fertilizers, soil conditioners, herbicides, pest control methods and materials.
• Ability to schedule and supervise maintenance work to achieve the most efficient utilization of workers and equipment; prepare clear and concise reports; and maintain effective employee and public relations.
• Instructs equipment operators on the operation and care of mowing and other equipment; supervises pesticide applications and/or operates and calibrates pesticide application equipment; supervises and participates in the operation and maintenance of pumps, wells, irrigation system and drainage network.
• May require current state certification or licensing as a pesticide applicator.
• Assists in personnel management and evaluation, employee safety, personnel discipline and may also modify the daily work schedule based on professional interpretation.
• Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the company as requested by the supervisor.

From $85,000 to $110,000 per year

Date Job is Available

April 13, 2026

Company Name

Shady Canyon Golf Club

Address

100 Shady Canyon Drive, Irvine, CA 92603

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