Asst Golf Course Superintendent

NCSL International; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Georgia is seeking an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to manage greens, surrounding areas, and 200 acres of property. Responsibilities include onboarding staff, scheduling within budget, and supervising a crew of full-time and student employees.

The role involves irrigation maintenance, chemical handling, and safety compliance across facilities. Qualified candidates will have a related bachelor's degree and experience with turfgrass management, bentgrass greens, and equipment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent.
• Experience in bentgrass greens management; crew supervision; aerification.

Responsibilities

• Onboarding, training, and continuing education of staff.
• Schedule work within budget, tracking, and enforce weekend schedules.
• Plan assignments, maintain daily task log, and conduct evaluations.
• Monitor and approve timecards; ensure breaks and consistency.
• Supervise field irrigation maintenance; diagnose issues; maintain equipment.
• Ensure facilities are clean, safe, and inspected weekly.
• Manage chemical buildings; coordinate with Environmental Safety Division.
• Scout for pests on 150 acres; implement control measures.
• Apply chemicals per regulations; maintain records and inventory.
• Maintain storage, labeling and safety procedures for equipment and chemicals.
• Coordinate with maintenance mechanics for equipment needs.
• Prepare reports for Golf Course improvement projects; preserve digital copies.
• Operate irrigation software; schedule pump maintenance; logging usage.

Skills

Turfgrass Management

Delegation

Industry knowledge

Relationship building

BMP guidelines

Irrigation software

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Irrigation software

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Position Summary

This is a highly responsible professional who manages 18 holes on a golf course, including greens, surrounding areas, and 200 acres of property. They are responsible for building maintenance, environmental compliance, event organization, budgeting, and general supervision of a crew of 5-8 full‑time staff and 10-20 part‑time student employees.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in bentgrass greens management; crew supervision; aerification; operational knowledge of golf course equipment and chemical application.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Turfgrass Management
• Delegate to others and ensure tasks are completed in a timely fashion
• Up to date with processes regarding golf course maintenance
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Knowledge of UGA Golf Course Best Management Practices Guidelines
• Be proficient with Irrigation software

Physical Demands

• Heavy lifting
• Adverse weather conditions
• Being on your feet for long periods of time
• Driving as needed to perform job duties

Duties and Responsibilities

Training: Responsible for onboarding, training, and continuing education of new and current employees.

Employee Time Management: Schedule work for employees within budgetary limits, maintain a daily accurate tracking system, and enforce weekend work schedules.

Daily Scheduling and Supervision of Work: Plan assignments, maintain a daily task log, and conduct performance evaluations.

Management of the Timekeeping System: Monitor and approve timecards, ensure proper breaks and card consistency.

Supervise Field Irrigation Maintenance: Perform irrigation technician duties, diagnose problems, and maintain irrigation equipment.

Care of Maintenance Facilities: Ensure all buildings are clear, safe, and inspected weekly.

Care of Chemical Buildings: Manage storage, labeling, and safety procedures, and coordinate with UGA Environmental Safety Division.

Integrated Pest Management: Scout for pests across 150 acres and implement control measures.

Pesticide Application & Chemical Management: Apply chemicals per regulations, maintain records, and manage storage and inventory.

Management of Golf Course Bathrooms, Rain Shelters, Maintenance Office, and Shop Bathroom: Ensure cleanliness and timely repairs.

Underground Storage Tank (Fuel) Management: Maintain certification, inspections, and safety compliance.

Equipment Coordination: Schedule equipment needs and communicate with maintenance mechanics.

Golf Course Improvement Projects: Prepare written reports and maintain digital copies of project proposals.

Irrigation Software and Pump Maintenance: Operate irrigation software, schedule pump maintenance, and keep usage logs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations for accessibility may contact Central HR at [e-mail].

Recruitment Contact

David Fleming – [e-mail]