Turf and Agronomy Lead for Golf Course Ops

TurfNet; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Paid vacation

Sick time

Meals

Uniform allowance

Paid professional development days

Golf privileges

401K match

Job summary

Shady Canyon Golf Club is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to direct and participate in the maintenance of our golf course tees, greens, fairways, and landscape areas. You will supervise a diverse crew, mentor interns, and may cover Director of Agronomy duties in their absence, ensuring quality turf management and safety protocols.

Responsibilities include daily course setup, irrigation monitoring, and coordinating pesticide applications, fertilizer use, and equipment operation.

Qualifications

• Requires a 2- or 4-year degree in turfgrass or related field.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with ability to supervise and mentor staff.
• Knowledge of turf maintenance practices, fertility, pest control, irrigation and drainage.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and supervising maintenance of tees, greens and fairways; maintain turf and plant care.
• Monitor irrigation daily and supervise grounds crew to ensure proper procedures.
• Instruct equipment operators and supervise pesticide application and calibration.
• Schedule and supervise maintenance work for efficient use of workers and equipment.
• May supervise and manage personnel safety and schedule adjustments.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Planning & supervision

Pesticide knowledge

Education

2 or 4 year degree in turfgrass or related field

Tools

Pesticide application equipment

Irrigation system operation

Job description

Shady Canyon Golf Club is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to direct and participate in the maintenance of our golf course tees, greens, fairways, and landscape areas. You will supervise a diverse crew, mentor interns, and may cover Director of Agronomy duties in their absence, ensuring quality turf management and safety protocols.

Responsibilities include daily course setup, irrigation monitoring, and coordinating pesticide applications, fertilizer use, and equipment operation.