Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
Job Details
Position Overview
Lake Waramaug Country Club is seeking a motivated, dependable, and career-minded Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to become an important part of our golf course maintenance operation.
Located in the scenic Litchfield Hills of Connecticut, Lake Waramaug Country Club is a private 9-hole facility that places a strong emphasis on exceptional course conditioning, attention to detail, and providing an outstanding experience for our membership. In addition to the golf course, the Club includes a Beach Club and marina as well as a Tennis Center featuring four clay courts.
This is a hands-on leadership position with significant responsibility. The Assistant Golf Course Superintendent will work directly with the Golf Course Superintendent and will be involved in virtually every aspect of golf course maintenance, agronomy, staff management, projects, and daily operations.
Because of the size and structure of our operation, this position provides an excellent opportunity for an individual who wants to develop a broad range of skills rather than being limited to one area of golf course maintenance. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to take ownership of responsibilities, contribute ideas, develop leadership skills, and play a meaningful role in both the daily conditioning and long-term improvement of the golf course.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the planning, organization, and execution of daily golf course maintenance operations
- Help supervise, train, schedule, and coordinate seasonal and full-time maintenance staff
- Assist with daily course setup and ensure a high standard of presentation
- Participate in mowing, rolling, bunker maintenance, irrigation, and other turf maintenance practices
- Assist with fertilizer and plant protectant applications
- Monitor turf conditions and assist in identifying and addressing agronomic issues
- Operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and repair the irrigation system
- Help coordinate maintenance activities around daily play, golf events, and tournaments
- Maintain high standards for course conditioning, detail, and overall presentation
- Assist with equipment operation and routine maintenance
- Participate in golf course improvement projects and renovations
- Help maintain a safe, organized, efficient, and productive work environment
- Lead by example and help establish expectations for the maintenance staff
- Assume additional leadership and operational responsibilities in the Golf Course Superintendent's absence
Job Benefits
Lake Waramaug Country Club offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes:
• Annual salary of $65,000-$75,000, based on experience and qualifications
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Performance bonus and holiday bonus
• Employer-matching 401(k)
• Regional and national turfgrass association dues paid by the Club
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Meals
• Golf privileges
• Uniforms
Job Requirements
The ideal candidate will be hardworking, dependable, organized, and motivated to continue developing professionally within the golf course management industry.
Preferred qualifications include:
• Previous golf course or turfgrass maintenance experience
• Turfgrass education or related degree/certificate preferred, but not required for the right candidate
• Knowledge of golf course maintenance practices and equipment
• Irrigation operation, troubleshooting, and repair experience
• Pesticide applicator license or the ability and willingness to obtain one within six months of employment
• Ability to supervise, motivate, and collaborate effectively with a diverse seasonal staff
• Effective communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as required by golf course operations
We recognize that demanding schedules and extended workweeks are common in the golf course industry. At Lake Waramaug Country Club, we believe it is possible to maintain high standards on the golf course while also providing our team with a sustainable work schedule.
During the golf season, our goal is to keep the Assistant Golf Course Superintendent's workweek at approximately 50 hours or less whenever course conditions and operational needs allow. During the winter months, the typical workweek is approximately 35 hours.
There will be occasions when weather, tournaments, projects, or other circumstances require additional hours, but extended workweeks are not intended to be the norm. We believe providing a healthy work-life balance allows our team members to perform at a high level, enjoy their careers, and build a sustainable future in the golf course management profession.
Salary Range
Availability
Application Details
Please submit a resume along with a brief introduction outlining your golf course/turfgrass experience and career goals.
Send to:
Mark J Cravanzola
Golf Course and Facilities Superintendent
Lake Waramaug Country Club
PO Box 2519 New Preston, CT 06777
mcrav@lakewaramaugcc.com
