Emerging Golf Course Superintendent

Naperville Park District; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Naperville Park District’s Assistant Golf Superintendent role focuses on daily maintenance of the golf facility, under the Superintendent of Golf Grounds, while supervising part-time staff to maintain high-quality course conditions.

The position covers irrigation, drainage, safety inspections, equipment operation, and administrative duties like inventory and budgeting. IL pesticide licensing within six months is required; a valid driver’s license is essential.

Qualifications

• Certificate or Associate's degree in Turf Management or related field.
• Minimum one year of experience in turf and/or green industry related field.
• Valid driver's license.
• Possession, or ability to obtain, Illinois pesticide operator/applicator license within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Superintendent of Golf Grounds in planning, scheduling, and supervising maintenance of the golf course to industry standards.
• Coordinate and provide support of daily golf course presentation including mowing of turf areas, raking of bunkers, course setup, and other related tasks to provide patrons with quality course conditions.
• Supervise and participate in operation and maintenance of irrigation and drainage systems.
• Inspect golf facilities and property for safety and cleanliness; evaluate, determine and prioritize necessary repairs and maintenance.
• Operate and maintain equipment; clean and organize work and storage areas.
• Perform administrative duties including inventory, budget, reporting, and daily record keeping.
• Apply pesticides for control of weeds, insects, and fungal disease problems as needed.
• Manage work of others including planning, assigning, scheduling, and reviewing work, ensuring quality standards; assist with hiring, disciplining, training, developing, and reviewing performance for part-time staff.

Skills

Turf maintenance

Equipment operation

Pest control

Team leadership

Inventory/budget reporting

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Turf Management certificate or associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Naperville Park District’s Assistant Golf Superintendent role focuses on daily maintenance of the golf facility, under the Superintendent of Golf Grounds, while supervising part-time staff to maintain high-quality course conditions.

The position covers irrigation, drainage, safety inspections, equipment operation, and administrative duties like inventory and budgeting. IL pesticide licensing within six months is required; a valid driver’s license is essential.