Second Assistant Golf Course Superintendent: Lead Turf Care

The Triumph Group; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health, dental, vision

Disability and life insurance

401k with club match

Paid time off

Birthday PTO

Educational assistance

Cell phone

Clothing/uniform allowance

Meals provided

GCSAA membership

Golf privileges across six courses

Job summary

The Landings Golf & Athletic Club in Savannah, GA is seeking a Second Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to support daily maintenance, budgeting, agronomic planning, and project leadership on our six courses.

This hands-on leadership role oversees staff, schedules, and safety, with opportunities to advance toward a course superintendent; requires pest control and irrigation knowledge, a turf grass degree or equivalent, and GA pesticide license.

Qualifications

• Experience and expertise in golf course maintenance.
• Experience in leading golf course maintenance teams.
• Knowledge of pest control products and their applications.
• Knowledge of turf chemical and fertilizer products and their applications.
• Knowledge of irrigation utilization, drainage installation, repair, and maintenance.
• Experience with construction and renovation projects.
• Have a current Georgia pesticide license or the ability to acquire one.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Have a BS or associate degree in turf grass management or related certificate and experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing the maintenance and repair of pumps, irrigation, and drainage systems.
• Supervise the daily preparation of the golf course, including mowing, course set‑up, tee marker and rake placement.
• Perform sprayer and fertilizer spreader calibration and assist in chemical/fertilizer applications.
• Inspect turf, shrubs, and other outdoor Club areas to assess pesticide/fertilizer needs.
• I will frequently meet and greet members and guests and assist and respond proactively to their needs.
• Check inventories and ensure inventory levels of products are maintained, and chemical storage areas and mixing areas are in compliance with state regulations.
• Maintain accurate records on all equipment and chemical/fertilizer inventories and applications.
• Train staff and ensure all safety policies and procedures are practiced.
• Follows the safety guidelines described in the operating procedures and generally behaves in a way that ensures the safety of staff, members, and guests.
• Complies with departmental and Club policies.

Skills

Golf course maintenance

Team leadership

Pest control knowledge

Irrigation knowledge

Construction/renovation experience

Driver's license

Shift flexibility

Education

BS / AS in turf grass management

GA pesticide license (or ability to obtain)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Landings Golf & Athletic Club in Savannah, GA is seeking a Second Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to support daily maintenance, budgeting, agronomic planning, and project leadership on our six courses.

This hands-on leadership role oversees staff, schedules, and safety, with opportunities to advance toward a course superintendent; requires pest control and irrigation knowledge, a turf grass degree or equivalent, and GA pesticide license.