Assistant Superintendent
Job Details
The Club at Holliday Farms is a premier private golf community situated on the northwest side of Indianapolis in Zionsville, Indiana. Opened in June 2021, the facility features a Pete Dye-designed 18-hole championship course, a 9-hole Par 3 course, and expansive practice facilities.
Our agronomic specifications feature state-of-the-art infrastructure and premium playing surfaces:
Greens: Pure Distinction Bentgrass
Tees & Fairways: Crystal Bluelinks Bentgrass
Rough: Turf-Type Tall Fescue
Irrigation Infrastructure: Toro 2-wire Lynx central control system with Infinity heads
Position Overview
The Club at Holliday Farms is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented professional to join our agronomy team as the Lead Assistant Superintendent. Working directly alongside Golf Course Superintendent Nate Brown, the Lead Assistant Superintendent will play a pivotal leadership role in directing daily golf course maintenance, executing intensive agronomic programs, and leading crew operations.
This role is tailored for a career-minded individual aiming to gain upper-level operational management experience at a top-tier private facility, with opportunities for career growth and professional development.
Key Responsibilities
Crew Leadership & Supervision: Assist in daily work scheduling, task delegation, safety compliance, and team training for full-time and seasonal agronomy staff.
Agronomic Applications: Oversee and execute precise calibration and application of fertilizers, plant protectants, and soil amendments.
Moisture Management: Lead daily water management strategies, including hand-watering greens, managing localized dry spots, and monitoring soil moisture levels.
Irrigation Management: Operate, program, and maintain the Toro Lynx 2-wire central control system. Perform head repairs, valve maintenance, and electrical troubleshooting.
Course Setup & Quality Control: Maintain championship-level playability standards, hole locations, bunker aesthetics, and daily turf presentation.
Cultural Practices: Direct aerification, topdressing, verticutting, and routine turf management programs across all playing surfaces.
Record Keeping & Inventory: Maintain compliance logs, spray records, chemical inventory control, and agronomic tracking.
Job Benefits
Annual Base Salary: $65,000 – $70,000 per year
Paid Time Off: 2 weeks PTO
Insurance Coverage: Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
Retirement: 401(k) plan
Professional Associations: GCSAA national and local chapter dues paid
Continuing Education: Fully funded travel and lodging to the annual GCSAA Conference & Trade Show
Employee Perks: Staff uniforms provided, discounts on ProShop merchandise, discounted clubhouse meals, and free golf privileges
Bonus Potential: Eligible for end-of-year / holiday bonuses
Job Requirements
Skills: Strong communication, organizational aptitude, problem-solving skills, and a high attention to detail.
Physical Requirements: Ability to work extended hours during peak operational periods, stand/walk for prolonged periods, and lift up to 50 lbs.
Salary Range
From $65,000 to $70,000 per year
Availability
Application Details
Nate Brown
Golf Course Superintendent
The Club at Holliday Farms
Email: nate.brown@hollidayfarmszionsville.com
Address: 3950 Club Ridge Estates, Zionsville, IN 46077
