Job Title: Second Assistant Golf Course Superintendent 

Department: Golf Course Grounds

Position Summary:  Supports the Golf Course Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent in the daily operation and maintenance of the golf course, practice areas, and surrounding grounds. This role is primarily hands-on, focusing on turf management, course setup, equipment operation, and maintaining playability and aesthetics to professional standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with daily maintenance of the golf course, practice facilities, and clubhouse grounds, including mowing, trimming, edging, and general turf care

• Participates in day-to-day grounds maintenance and helps lead team members to ensure efficient and high-quality work

• Assist with the training and onboarding of new hires, ensuring they understand procedures, safety standards, and equipment operation

• Operate, clean, and maintain all golf course equipment safely and effectively

• Perform irrigation system operations, monitoring, and minor repairs as directed

• Apply fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and other turf management products following safety guidelines and regulatory requirements

• Monitor course conditions, identify turf issues, and report concerns to the Superintendent

• Assist with setup and preparation of the course for daily play, tournaments, and special events

• Support construction or renovation projects as directed by the Superintendent

• Follow all safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling chemicals or equipment

• Maintain accurate records for chemical applications, equipment maintenance, and daily operations

• Other duties as assigned to support daily golf course grounds operations

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or coursework in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, Horticulture, or related field preferred; equivalent work experience acceptable

• 2–5 years of golf course maintenance experience preferred

• Experience with irrigation systems, mowing equipment, and general turf management practices

• Current Qualified Applicator Certificate preferred or ability to obtain

• Ability to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed

• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and a positive, team-oriented attitude

• Ability to follow instructions, adapt to changing priorities, and work independently in a hands-on capacity

• Knowledge of turfgrass maintenance, pest control, and golf course setup procedures

Physical Demands and Work Environment: 

• Ability to stand and walk for the duration of the shift 

• Ability to lift, move, push and pull equipment or boxes up to 50 lbs.

• Ability to work on various indoor and outdoor surfaces including grass, turf, etc. in all weather 

• The employee will be bending, pushing, pulling and twisting throughout their regular work duties 

• The employee will be working on mechanical equipment throughout their regular work duties 

• Regularly works with fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, and other turf management chemicals

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