Assistant Superintendent
Job Overview
The Assistant Golf Course Superintendent is a key member of the property’s agronomy leadership team. This role directly supports the Golf Course Superintendent and Director of Agronomy in managing day-to-day operations, maintenance, and crew supervision across the golf course, clubhouse grounds, and facilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Crew Leadership: Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise the daily tasks of the grounds crew, foremen, and technicians.
- Agronomic Applications: Calibrate, operate, and track chemical and fertilizer sprayers in compliance with safety regulations.
- Irrigation Management: Oversee moisture monitoring, hand watering, scheduling, system troubleshooting, and hardware repairs.
- Course Preparation: Manage daily course setup, tournament preparation, and conditioning standards to ensure top playability.
- Administrative Support: Assist with recordkeeping, safety training documentation, and managing operating and capital budgets.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: A 2-to-4-year degree or certificate in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, Horticulture, or a related field is highly preferred.
- Experience: 2–4 years of experience in golf course maintenance, with preference given to prior supervisory or specialized technician roles.
- Licensing: Possession of (or the ability to obtain within 90 days) a valid State Pesticide Applicator License.
- Technical Skills: General proficiency with Microsoft Excel/Word, irrigation central control systems, and complex mechanical equipment.
- Professional Affiliation: Current membership (or a path toward it) in the GCSAA or local regional chapters.
About Troon
Troon is the world’s largest professional club management company, specializing in services in golf, hospitality, and residential communities. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Troon is a leading employer in hospitality with more than 900 locations in 45+ states and 27+ countries. Guided by values emphasizing being infectiously energetic, consciously kind, and humbly prosperous, Troon offers professionals opportunities to grow and succeed within a globally respected organization. Learn more at www.troon.com.