Golf Course Asssistant Superintendent The Architects Golf Club

Genesis Distribution; Phillipsburg (NJ); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Golf privileges and club discounts

Professional development, association,

continuing education support

Job summary

The Architects Golf Club in Phillipsburg, NJ is seeking an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to support agronomic operations on our premier 18-hole championship course. You will work closely with the Golf Course Superintendent to plan, coordinate, and execute daily maintenance and staff supervision for high playing conditions.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in golf course maintenance, a turfgrass degree, bentgrass experience in the Northeast, and a NJ pesticide license or the ability to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of golf course maintenance experience; supervisory experience preferred.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, Horticulture, or related field.
• Bentgrass management experience in the Northeast preferred.
• NJ Pesticide Applicator License or ability to obtain.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Superintendent with agronomic planning and daily course operations.
• Supervise, train, and mentor maintenance staff.
• Oversee fertilizer and pesticide applications in compliance with regulations.
• Monitor irrigation systems and water management.
• Contribute to tournament and daily play readiness.
• Support safe work practices and team culture.
• Serve as second-in-command when the Superintendent is off-site.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Staff supervision

Safety awareness

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, Horticulture, or related field

Tools

Irrigation systems

Maintenance 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: $65,000–$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

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 new state- …