NOW HIRING – Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
Job Details
The Union League Golf Club at Torresdale | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Build Your Career. Shape a Championship Golf Course. Be Part of Something Exceptional.
The Union League Golf Club at Torresdale is seeking a motivated, team-oriented, and career-driven Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to join our Green & Grounds team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a passionate turfgrass professional to help maintain championship-caliber playing conditions, contribute to significant capital improvement projects, and prepare for advancement into a Senior Assistant Superintendent or Golf Course Superintendent role.
The Union League has earned its #1 City Club designation for eight years, reflecting an unwavering commitment to excellence, service, and the member experience. Our highly regarded, championship-caliber golf course in Philadelphia provides an exceptional setting for professionals who take pride in their craft and want to make a meaningful impact.
BE PART OF A TRANSFORMATIVE MASTER PLAN
This is an exciting time to join the Green & Grounds team. The club has an aggressive, multi-year master plan that will create tremendous opportunities for hands-on experience, professional growth, and involvement in major golf course improvement projects.
Upcoming Capital Projects
- 2027 – New Irrigation Reservoir & Pump Station: Participate in a major investment in irrigation infrastructure and long-term water management.
- 2028 – Creek Bank Restoration: Contribute to environmental stewardship and improvements to the golf course landscape.
- 2029 – Complete 18-Hole Donald Ross Championship Course Restoration with Andrew Green: Be part of a landmark restoration of the club's historic championship golf course.
These projects offer an outstanding opportunity to expand your knowledge of golf course construction, irrigation systems, resource management, course restoration, and long-term agronomic planning.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Working closely with the Golf Course Superintendent and Senior Assistant Superintendent, the Assistant Superintendent will help lead daily golf course maintenance operations while contributing to short- and long-term agronomic goals.
This is a hands-on leadership position for an individual who takes initiative, solves problems, develops people, and consistently prioritizes exceptional playing conditions and the member experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Help lead daily golf course maintenance and prepare the course to championship standards.
- Inspect playing surfaces, identify agronomic needs, and develop plans to address changing course conditions.
- Assist with irrigation management, hand watering, moisture management, and troubleshooting of the automatic irrigation system.
- Accurately perform and oversee pesticide and fertilizer applications in accordance with product labels and applicable regulations.
- Lead, train, mentor, and evaluate staff while promoting a safe, organized, and productive work environment.
- Assist with golf course setup, equipment coordination, inventory management, and operational record keeping.
- Communicate effectively with the Superintendent, Senior Assistant Superintendent, maintenance team, and clubhouse personnel.
- Support capital improvement projects, course restoration initiatives, and the continued advancement of agronomic practices.
- Help execute the department's goals while maintaining a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.
- Assume responsibility for Green & Grounds operations when senior management is not on property.
Job Benefits
An Exceptional Career Opportunity with an Exciting Future
• Competitive Compensation: Competitive salary plus quarterly performance bonuses.
• Outstanding Benefits: Health insurance, 401K, paid time off (PTO), housing, comp days, and meals.
• Career Advancement: A clear opportunity to develop professionally and advance to Senior Assistant Superintendent or Golf Course Superintendent.
• Professional Development: Access to Union League University, continuing education, and national and local professional association dues.
• Team-Oriented Culture: Join a collaborative Green & Grounds team that values leadership, accountability, communication, and shared success.
• Modern Facilities: Work in a recently completed, state-of-the-art maintenance facility designed to support an efficient, professional operation.
• Uniform Allowance: Receive a uniform allowance as part of your employment package.
Job Requirements
• Strong working knowledge of golf course maintenance, irrigation, pesticide and fertilizer applications, integrated pest management, and course setup.
• Effective leadership, communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, email, and record keeping.
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to take ownership of challenges.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, weekends, holidays, and periods of increased seasonal demand.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Pennsylvania Pesticide Applicator's License within 90 days of hire.
The ideal candidate is passionate about turfgrass management, eager to learn, comfortable leading others, and committed to continuous improvement.
Salary Range
From $65,000 to $70,000 per year
Availability
Application Details
At the Union League Golf Club at Torresdale, we believe that exceptional golf course conditions begin with exceptional people.
We are committed to developing our team, investing in our facilities, and creating opportunities for professionals who want to take the next step in their careers.
If you are ready to take on meaningful responsibility, work alongside a dedicated team, contribute to an ambitious master plan, and build the skills necessary to become a future Golf Course Superintendent, we encourage you to apply.
Join us and help shape the next chapter of the Union League Golf Club at Torresdale.
Position: Full-Time, Salaried, Exempt
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Reports To: Golf Course Superintendent and Senior Assistant Superintendent
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a résumé and cover letter outlining their experience, qualifications, and career goals.
Andrew Dooley, Golf Course Superintendent
DooleyA@unionleague.org
Cell: 610-451-3229
