Golf Course Assistant Superintendent

City of Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Boston seeks an Assistant Superintendent to oversee daily golf course maintenance, turf health, environmental compliance, and staff performance at William J. Devine Golf Course and George Wright Golf Course.

Reporting to the Golf Course Superintendent, you will lead maintenance programs, coordinate with vendors and staff, respond to play-condition concerns, and ensure championship-level playing conditions and safe, efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience in golf course maintenance operations including supervision of crews.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily crew briefings, work planning, deployment, and productivity tracking.
• Oversee turf, landscape, bunker, irrigation, and facility maintenance quality control.
• Supervise staff performance, training, safety compliance, and onboarding.
• Assist with staffing schedules and seasonal workforce planning.
• Lead field decision-making when the Superintendent is unavailable.
• Coordinate with professional staff, vendors, and customer-facing teams.
• Respond to play-condition concerns and operational issues.
• Represent maintenance operations in meetings, inspections, and site visits.
• Manage turfgrass programs for greens, tees, fairways, roughs, native areas, and clubhouse grounds.
• Maintain records for chemical, fertilizer, and water-use compliance.
• Monitor irrigation system and coordinate repairs with the Superintendent, contractors, and vendors.
• Assist in OSHA, EPA, DEP and pesticide regulation reporting.
• Conduct turf diagnostics and corrective action planning.
• Direct mowing standards and seasonal cultural practices.
• Oversee pump station operation and water conservation measures.
• Lead safety training and equipment certification.
• Maintain documentation for audits and inspections.

Skills

Leadership experience

Weekend/holiday availability

Knowledge of turfgrass & irrigation

Safety compliance

Education

Associate's degree in Turfgrass Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Maintenance management software

Massachusetts Driver's License

Massachusetts Commercial Applicator License

Job description

Overview

Reports directly to the Golf Course Superintendent and serves as the primary operational and agronomic manager supporting daily course operations, turf health, environmental compliance, and staff performance. The Assistant Superintendent plays a key leadership role in planning, coordinating, and executing all maintenance programs to ensure championship-level playing conditions, regulatory compliance, and safe, efficient operations across all golf course assets. Weekend and Holiday work is required during the golf season.

Responsibilities

Operations & Leadership

• Serves as second-in-command for daily golf course maintenance operations.
• Leads daily crew briefings, work planning, deployment, and productivity tracking.
• Oversees quality control of all turf, landscape, bunker, irrigation, and facility maintenance work.
• Directly supervises staff performance, training, safety compliance, and onboarding.
• Assists with staffing schedules, overtime control, and seasonal workforce planning.
• Acts as lead field decision-maker when the Superintendent is unavailable.
• Works directly with professional staff, vendors, and customer-facing teams to ensure seamless operations.
• Responds to play-condition concerns, operational issues, and emergency situations.
• Represents maintenance operations in meetings, inspections, and site visits.

Agronomy & Turf Management

• Manages comprehensive turfgrass programs for greens, tees, fairways, roughs, native areas, and clubhouse grounds.
• Management and handling of fertility, pesticide, and integrated pest management (IPM) programs using established Best Management Practices.
• Maintains accurate chemical, fertilizer, and water-use compliance records.
• Assists in monitoring and maintaining the irrigation system, identifies deficiencies, and coordinates repairs with the Superintendent, contractors, and equipment vendors.
• Assists in maintaining compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, DEP, and pesticide regulations and reporting requirements.
• Conducts turf diagnostics and corrective action planning.
• Directs mowing standards, heights of cut, rolling schedules, and seasonal cultural practices.
• Oversees pump station operation, water conservation measures, and leak detection.
• Leads safety training, equipment certification, and hazard mitigation.
• Maintains documentation required for audits, inspections, and environmental reporting.

Equipment, Assets & Facilities

• Assists with preventative maintenance programs in coordination with the course mechanic.
• Tracks fleet condition, replacement needs, and maintenance documentation.
• Oversees snow removal and off-season maintenance programs.
• Provides operational recommendations regarding equipment replacement, irrigation needs, and course improvement projects.

Projects, Budget & Capital Improvements

• Assists with budgeting, purchasing, inventory control, and vendor coordination.
• Assists with the coordination and inspection of course improvement, renovation, and construction projects.
• Monitors weather conditions and adjusts maintenance operations and course preparation activities accordingly.
• Assists in preparing the golf course for tournaments, special events, and high-profile play.
• Conducts routine inspections of course conditions and identifies corrective actions needed to maintain playing standards.
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in golf course maintenance operations, including experience leading or supervising maintenance crews.
• Associate's degree in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Science, or a related field preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a Massachusetts Commercial Applicator License within six (6) months of appointment.
• Knowledge of golf course maintenance practices, turfgrass management principles, irrigation systems, fertilizer and pesticide application methods, and safe equipment operation.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and extended hours during peak operating seasons and emergency situations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and maintenance management software is preferred.
• Valid Massachusetts Driver's License.

Possible Employment Sites

William J. Devine Golf Course @ Franklin Park

1 Circuit Drive

Dorchester, MA 02121

George Wright Golf Course

420 West Street

Hyde Park, MA 02136

Cori & Sori Check Required

DRIVER'S LICENSE CHECK REQUIRED

Medical & Physical Evaluation Required

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Terms

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: Non-Union/MO-7

Hours per week: 35

The City of Boston is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite applications from all qualified individuals and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected category.