Golf Course Assistant Superintendent (Full-Time)

Oki Golf; Newcastle (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Golf benefits for free play

50% discount on shift meals

25% discount for you and up to four?gu

Flexible work environment

401K with company match

Team Member Referral Program

Job summary

The Golf Club at Newcastle is seeking a Golf Course Assistant Superintendent to support the Golf Course Superintendent in maintenance, equipment, and grounds operations at our Newcastle, WA campus. This full-time role requires hands-on leadership and a focus on quality and guest experience.

You will help hire and train staff, schedule tasks, monitor budgets, and ensure safe work practices in line with OSHA/WISHA and Oki Golf standards.

Qualifications

• BS in Turf Science or related field; equivalent work experience acceptable.
• Ability to manage budgets, inventory, and P&L accountability.
• Proven leadership with hiring and staff development experience.
• Comfort with basic software including Office programs and irrigation systems.
• Willing to work weekends/holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in course maintenance, equipment repair, and grounds upkeep.
• Lead, mentor, and train turf staff; set expectations and monitor performance.
• Schedule tasks, manage payroll edits, and conduct performance reviews.
• Ensure OSHA/WISHA compliance and uphold company standards.
• Participate in hiring for turf department and onboarding of new staff.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

P&L accountability

Hiring & training

Education

Bachelor of Science in Turf Science, Landscape, Agronomy or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Irrigation control software

Job description

Golf Course Assistant Superintendent (Full-Time)

15500 Six Penny Ln, Newcastle, WA 98059, USA

Job Description

Posted Friday, January 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM

As the Assistant Golf Course Superintendent at The Golf Club at Newcastle, you will have responsibility for assisting the Golf Course Superintendent in golf course maintenance, equipment repair & maintenance, club house grounds maintenance, landscaping and related structures and buildings maintenance (pump stations, comfort stations, etc.). In this position, you may also assist with hiring and training, and providing direction for team members within company set processes and guidelines. In partnership with the Superintendent, you will be responsible for meeting or exceeding the established standards for guest satisfaction as well as labor cost & control management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Proactively develop innovative ideas to facilitate the continual delivery of exceptional quality products and profit contributions to the company.
• Daily implementation & adherence to Oki Golf universal standards.
• Assist in maintaining a daily record log for weather, course conditioning, cultural practices, equipment maintenance, fertilizer, and pesticide applications, etc.
• Encourage, mentor, coach, train and develop team members to ensure their maximum value to Oki Golf so that the guest experience is realized.
• Ensure proper safe work environment to include compliance with OSHA/WISHA and Oki Golf guidelines and standard operating procedures.
• Interview and hire positions for the turf department, equipment manager, irrigation & spray technician, and all seasonal team members in partnership with the golf course Superintendent
• Lead by example; set the benchmark for performance for the department in the areas of motivation, sense of ownership, and dedication to quality of product.
• Coach, mentor, lead by example and hold all team members accountable for their areas of responsibility.
• Complete administrative tasks such as scheduling, performance reviews and editing time for payroll functions in a timely manner.
• Supervise team members by carrying out the responsibilities in accordance with Oki Golf policies and procedures. This will include planning, assigning and at times, performing activities/duties of team members.
• Implement new methods and procedures designed to minimize operational costs and maximize resources.
• Schedule to proper business levels and within budgeted staffing guides.
• Be able to work weekends and holidays, mornings and evenings as business requires.
• Positive and proactive supervisory, leadership, management, and coaching skills.
• Deliver strong, professional, and company-appropriate communications, both written and verbal.
• Ability to communicate on various levels to include team members, guests, vendors, and contractors, always showing tact and diplomacy as a senior representative of Oki Golf.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Basic knowledge of ordering/purchasing, inventory control, budget management and P&L accountability.
• Ability to multi-task while remaining focused on the key objectives of the property, department, and position.
• Basic knowledge of computer skills to include Microsoft Office programs, e-mail, and the Internet.
• Must be comfortable and willing to “roll up the sleeves” and lead by positive example.
• Be able to work weekends and holidays, mornings and evenings as business requires.
• Independent decisions are made with sound judgment and are consistent with Oki Golf core values.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Turf Science, Landscape, Agronomy or similar field, or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to compute rates, rations, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, volumes of cones, cylinders, etc.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents.
• Ability to calibrate sprayers, spreaders, scientific instruments, computer software, irrigation systems, etc.
• Ability to operate basic software including word processor, spreadsheets, e-mail, and irrigation control software.
• Basic understanding of preventative maintenance systems.
• Basic understanding of mechanical operations of engines and hydraulics for guidance of equipment managers.
• Basic understanding of irrigation systems and components related to best practices in consideration of agronomics.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Lift, reach, bend, twist, push, pull, squat, grasp and use arm-hand coordination on a consistent basis
• Have the ability to lift 50 pounds frequently.
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts (and associated noise levels related to) and outside weather conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration.

COMPENSATION DETAILS:

• Offered rate of pay range: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour
• Eligible for overtime

BENEFITS AND PERKS:

Oki Golf offers an impressive collection of benefits! Some benefits include:

ALL TEAM MEMBERS:

• Golf benefits for free play, guest passes and visits to all 8 Oki courses.
• 50% discount on shift meals
• 25% discount for you and up to four guests (not including alcoholic beverages)
• Flexible work environment
• 401K with company match
• Team Member Referral Program participation and more!

FULL-TIME TEAM MEMBERS: (regularly working 35+ hrs/week):

• FSA options
• Company paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Paid vacation
• Holiday pay

Visit okigolf.com/careers/ to view more information about Oki Golf's history, company culture, and commitment to diversity.

The Golf Club at Newcastle

Capping 350 expansive, hilltop acres, The Golf Club at Newcastle is the Puget Sound’s premier public golf and event destination. The property features 36 holes of championship golf, framed by stunning, panoramic views of Lake Washington, Mt. Rainier, the Olympic and Cascade Mountains, and the Seattle skyline. The breathtaking scenery is complemented by a spectacular 44,000 square foot clubhouse and extensive, year-round practice facilities. Newcastle’s captivating views, first-class amenities and unparalleled standard of service are all designed to provide a unique experience for guests. The golf club offers a wide variety of options for job seekers including golf, restaurant, banquet and catering, turf, and administrative positions.

15500 Six Penny Ln, Newcastle, WA 98059, USA