Lead Golf Course Maintenance & Operations

Oakhurst Golf & Country Club; Clarkston (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Oakhurst Golf & Country Club is seeking a 1st Assistant Superintendent to lead daily golf course maintenance operations. You will supervise staff, manage irrigation and turf care, and coordinate with the Superintendent on budgeting and agronomy planning.

The role requires a Turf Management degree (or related field), 3+ years in course maintenance, and a pesticide license or completion timeline. A valid driver’s license and supervisory experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires Associates or Bachelor's in Turf Management or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years for Golf Course Maintenance.
• Minimum 1 year budget control input experience.
• Minimum 1 year knowledge of equipment and tasks for Spray, Irrigation, Landscaping, Greens keeping, Mechanic positions.
• Current State Pesticide Applicator License or completion within 90 days of employment.
• Valid driver's license.
• Strong knowledge of business administration and golf course operations.
• Direct supervisory experience preferred with confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and staff scheduling to meet goals.
• Approve timecards and manage vacation/sick leave coverage.
• Recruit and hire staff using the ATS.
• Train and supervise staff to meet quality standards.
• Assess course condition and set maintenance priorities.
• Oversee mowing, spraying, and turf care activities.
• Manage chemical, fertilizer, and supply inventories; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Assist in planning and purchasing agronomy supplies.
• Maintain logs for irrigation, water usage, and personnel records.
• Coordinate with Mechanic for preventative maintenance.
• Assist in annual agronomy plan and operating budget.
• Maintain high turf quality and proper chemical mixing/applications.
• Direct a crew of at least two full-time employees.
• Address payroll, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions.
• Enforce safety best practices per regulations.

Skills

Budget control experience

Supervisory experience

Golf course operations knowledge

Safety and regulatory knowledge

Education

Associates or Bachelor's in Turf Management or related field

Tools

Golf course equipment knowledge

Job description

Oakhurst Golf & Country Club is seeking a 1st Assistant Superintendent to lead daily golf course maintenance operations. You will supervise staff, manage irrigation and turf care, and coordinate with the Superintendent on budgeting and agronomy planning.

The role requires a Turf Management degree (or related field), 3+ years in course maintenance, and a pesticide license or completion timeline. A valid driver’s license and supervisory experience are essential.