Golf Course Asssistant Superintendent The Architects Golf Club

Genesis Turfgrass LLC.; Phillipsburg (NJ); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Golf privileges

Club discounts

Professional development & association

Job summary

The Architects Golf Club in Phillipsburg, NJ seeks an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to support agronomic operations and daily course maintenance on an award-winning 18-hole course.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of maintenance experience, a turfgrass degree, and strong leadership. NJ pesticide license preferred; base salary ranges from $55,000 to $75,000 plus golf privileges and development support.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of golf course maintenance experience; supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience with turfgrass management and agronomy.
• Bentgrass management experience in the Northeast preferred.
• NJ Pesticide Applicator License or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Support the Superintendent in agronomic planning, staffing, and daily course operations.
• Assist with daily course maintenance, including turf care, irrigation, and landscaping.
• Supervise, train, and mentor seasonal and full-time maintenance staff.
• Oversee fertilizer and pesticide applications and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Monitor irrigation systems and participate in water management and conservation.
• Maintain accurate records for chemical applications, safety, and equipment care.
• Coordinate with golf operations to ensure tournament and daily play readiness.
• Enforce safe work practices and contribute to a positive team culture.
• Act as second-in-command when the Superintendent is not on site.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff supervision

Team collaboration

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Turfgrass Management

Tools

Irrigation systems

Equipment operation

Job description

Golf Course Asssistant Superintendent The Architects Golf Club

The Architects Golf Club – Phillipsburg, NJ

About the Opportunity

The Architects Golf Club is seeking a motivated and dependableAssistant Golf Course Superintendentto support the maintenance and agronomic operations of our premier 18-hole championship course. Recognized nationally for its classic course design and top-tier playing conditions, this is a unique opportunity for a turf professional to join an award-winning team committed to excellence.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for both rising turf professionals looking to advance their careers and experienced assistants seeking a stable, high-quality environment. In either case, you’ll gain meaningful leadership experience, exposure to all facets of agronomy, and the ability to directly impact course conditions.

Position Overview

The Assistant Superintendent works closely with the Golf Course Superintendent to plan, coordinate, and execute daily maintenance activities. This role provides direct support to the Superintendent in all facets of course management, ensuring smooth operations and consistently high playing conditions. Responsibilities include staff supervision, agronomic program implementation, and hands‑on involvement in projects and course improvements. Candidates should bring a strong work ethic, communication skills, and a genuine passion for golf course management.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Superintendent in all aspects of agronomic planning, staffing, and daily course operations.

Assist with daily course maintenance operations, including turf care, irrigation, and landscaping.

Supervise, train, and mentor seasonal and full-time maintenance staff.

Oversee fertilizer and pesticide applications, ensuring compliance with regulations.

Monitor irrigation systems and participate in water management and conservation practices.

Maintain accurate records for chemical applications, safety, and equipment care.

Help ensure tournament and daily play readiness by coordinating with the golf operations team.

Enforce safe work practices and contribute to a positive, team-oriented culture.

Act as a key resource and second-in-command when the Superintendent is not on property.

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years of golf course maintenance experience; supervisory experience preferred.

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, Horticulture, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Hands‑on experience with bentgrass management in the Northeast strongly preferred.

Current NJ Pesticide Applicator License (or ability to obtain).

Valid driver’s license.

Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Comfort with irrigation systems, equipment operation, and basic reporting.

Flexibility to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays.

Base Salary: $55,000–$75,000 annually (commensurate with experience).

Golf privileges and club discounts.

Professional development, association dues, and continuing education support.

Availability

Start Date:Immediate

Location:The Architects Golf Club, Phillipsburg, NJ

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years of golf course maintenance experience; supervisory experience preferred.

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, Horticulture, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Hands‑on experience with bentgrass management in the Northeast strongly preferred.

Current NJ Pesticide Applicator License (or ability to obtain).

Valid driver’s license.

Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Comfort with irrigation systems, equipment operation, and basic reporting.

Flexibility to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays.

About The Architects Golf Club

In 2001, owners Dennis and Larry Turco had a vision to open one of the most renowned golf courses in the world — one that paid tribute to the great design styles of the game’s most prolific architects. Together, they partnered with golf course architect Stephen Kay and Golf Digest Architectural Editor, Ron Whitten, to unveil New Jersey’s only legacy course and name it, "The Architects Golf Club." The Architects embodies 70 years of great design styles and is the only course to offer a history lesson in golf course architecture as guests play through their round. Set alongside Warren County’s luscious, rolling hills, The Architects Golf Club is known for its links-style golf play and beautiful panoramic landscape views and natural imagery. Architects pays tribute to the great golf course architects spanning a golden age of golf course design that spanned from 1885 to 1955. Esteemed golf course architect Stephen Kay, alongside Golf Digest architectural editor Ron Whitten, created the concept, which was then executed and completed by course builders and owners/operators, Larry and Dennis Turco. In 2007, another chapter in The Architects Golf Club began with the opening of a ne …