Assistant Superindent

Job Summary

The Assistant Superintendent reports directly to the Director of Grounds and must be willing to serve in the superintendent’s capacity during their absence. Under the supervision of the Director of Grounds, the Assistant Superintendent will direct and participate in the maintenance of the golf course tees, greens, fairways, cart paths, roughs, and native areas.

Currently West Shore Country Club is in the construction phase of a new Grounds Operation Management Center along with in-house renovations to the current building structures.  Starting on September 29^th, 2026 a full bunker renovation will commence under architect Andrew Green and Mottin Golf.  The bunker renovation will entail all bunker reconstruction with Capillary Concrete and Pro Angle sand.  West Shore Country Club is also in the early stages of planning for an irrigation system upgrade slated for 2030/2031.  This position is focused heavily on the daily operation of the entire course under the direction of Director of Grounds.  The position is given the autonomy to manage and make decisions about the course and staff in preparation for future management positions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises the Groundskeeper I, Groundskeeper II, Equipment Manager, Spray Technician, Irrigation Technician, Horticulturalist, and Foreman.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Directs and participates in the maintenance of the golf course including tees, greens, fairways, bunkers, rough, native grass areas and cart paths.
• Assist in planning day to day tasks depending on weather and golf schedules!
• Help to train Groundskeepers to become skilled and efficient on the task at hand.
• Assist other superintendents in supervising the crew and dispersing daily crew work assignments.
• Perform daily tasks necessary to keep the maintenance facility clean, organized, and safe within the departmental operating budget.
• Perform snow removal with a snowplow safely when required.
• Maintain application records and labor tracking for operations and projects.
• Apply sand, fertilizers and pesticide in a safe, proper way utilizing spreaders and sprayers.
• Follow all federal, state, and local regulations regarding turf care product use, storage, cleanup, disposal, spill containment, and safety requirements.
• Help keep all application equipment properly calibrated and in good working condition.
• Establish and maintain all inventory levels of all turf care products.
• Assist the Golf Course Superintendent in developing annual operating budget for applications, equipment, and golf course maintenance operations.
• Be able to operate computer related hardware and software relating to applications, equipment, and golf course maintenance operations.
• Ensure that personal protective equipment is worn as prescribed and required on the product labels.
• Perform all functions relative to application activities, golf course set-up and maintenance a directed.
• Inspect all equipment and report any deficiencies to the Equipment Manager

Requirements

• Degree in Turfgrass Management or Equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License
• Must have or be willing to obtain a current state licensing a pesticide applicator.
• Available to work weekend mornings and holidays as needed.
• Ability to use hand tools required for landscaping.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete assignments.
• Knowledge of landscaping techniques and processes.
• Excellent time management skills.

Physical Demands and Work Environment  

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
• Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places, extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Able to meet and perform the physical requirements and to work effectively in an environment which is typical to this position.
• Must be able to safely lift up to 50-80 pounds; lift overhead and push/pull, ascend or descent ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling while, walking, sitting, crouching or navigating narrow, slippery surfaces.
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions.