1st Assistant Superintendent

The Beverly Country Club, located in Chicago Illinois, is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented 1st Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to join a high-performance agronomy team during an exciting period of capital investment, championship conditioning, and long-term infrastructure planning. This role is ideal for an aspiring Superintendent who wants hands-on leadership experience, deep agronomic development, and involvement in major improvement projects at a historic private club.

Club highlights:

• 2025 Maintenance Budget: $2.5M
• Total annual rounds: 20,000
• Total staff: 30 (12 full-time, 18 part-time)
• Typical work schedule: Weather dependent; mornings begin prior to staff meeting; weekend/holiday rotation
• Turf types:
  •  Greens: 007 Bentgrass
  •  Fairways: Declaration Bentgrass / Poa annua
  •  Tees: Declaration Bentgrass / Poa annua
  •  Rough: Poa annua, Perennial Ryegrass, Tall Fescue, Kentucky Bluegrass
• Future projects: New irrigation system, bunker drainage projects, continued course improvement initiatives
• Irrigation system: Toro
• Equipment: John Deere & Toro—$1.1M newly purchased, all owned

SUCCESS TRAITS OF INDIVIDUAL:

• Strong leadership skills
• Positive attitude
• Reliable and consistent
• Strong communication skills
• Hands-on and actively engaged
• Able to teach and also be coached
• Hardworking and dedicated
• Team-oriented
• Sees the big picture
• Detail-driven and professional

INITIAL PRIORITIES OF POSITION:

• Learn the property, staff, and daily operational flow
• Establish consistency in course conditioning and detailed presentation
• Integrate into the management team and support a positive staff culture
• Take ownership of irrigation and moisture management
• Assist with fertilizer and pesticide applications
• Support and participate in ongoing course improvement projects
• Help reinforce and elevate the standards and expectations across the property

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND APTITUDE:

• Staff scheduling, training, and daily leadership
• Irrigation system operation, troubleshooting, and repair
• Moisture management and hand watering
• Daily course setup and execution of maintenance standards
• Cultural practices including aerification, topdressing, and grooming
• Participation in drainage and turf improvement projects
• Tournament preparation and execution (including Western Amateur)
• Equipment operation and ability to train staff
• Support implementation of upcoming capital improvements
• Strong communication and ability to hold self and team accountable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certificate, Associate, or Bachelor’s degree in Turfgrass Management (preferred but not required)
• 4–7 years of progressive golf course maintenance experience
• Supervisory or crew leadership experience
• Experience with fertilizer and pesticide applications
• Strong irrigation and water management skills
• Illinois pesticide license or ability to obtain
• Ability to excel in a high-expectation, detail-oriented environment
• Candidates without preferred education will be considered if experience is strong

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Salary range: $76,000–$90,000
• Bonus potential
• 4% 401(k) match
• Dental & vision insurance
• PTO / Vacation
• Local & national association dues
• Uniforms provided
• Free food
• Golfing privileges
• Continuing education & professional development
• Career advancement opportunities through exposure to capital projects, irrigation renovation, tournament prep, and high-end daily operations

ABOUT US:

The Beverly Country Club is a historic private club on the south side of Chicago known for championship-level conditioning, a proud membership, and ongoing reinvestment in course infrastructure. The agronomy team is committed to delivering elite playing conditions built on accountability, attention to detail, consistency, and professionalism.

The club supports long-term career development through education, certification support, modern equipment, and meaningful involvement in decision-making and project execution. Beverly will host the Western Amateur this year and is planning significant capital projects, including a new irrigation system and bunker drainage work.