Sr. Assistant Superintendent
Job Details
Finley Golf Club is located right off the campus of UNC in Chapel Hill, NC. Both Men's and Women's golf teams call Finley their home with a 18 hole course and 20 acre dual practice facility.
Course Overview
The course and new team practice facility underwent renovations in 2022/2023 including TifEagle Greens, Bunker solutions install, irrigation, new USGA Spec greens, 2 additional holes with multiple hole layout changes, additional tees, and one 007 XL bentgrass PG. On the course the fairways are 419, Tees are a mix of 419 and Zeon Zoysia, Collars are Tahoma 31, approaches are a mix of 419 and Tahoma 31, and the rough is predominantly 419. All irrigation is Toro Infinity heads with HDPE piping throughout the course with Toro Lynx powering it all. The equipment fleet is mostly on a 4 year lease (entering year 3) and all Toro other than the tractors.
You will report directly to the Head Superintendent. There will be another Sr. Assistant alongside you and a Assistant Superintendent under you with 1-2 interns in the summers. Winter time crew staff of 12 and summer crew staff of 20+ , along with 2 mechanics.
Current and Upcoming Events or Projects:
-15M Golf Team Clubhouse currently underway with complication in AUG 26
-Renovate Tees and Approaches every summer
-June 2026 PGA First Tee National Championship (Youth Golf Event)
-October 2026 Ruth Chris Invitational (Women’s College Event)
Daily tasks are, but not limited to:
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Pesticide/Fertility Applications
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Running a Weekend
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Daily setup jobs
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Irrigation repairs
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Shop/Chemical inventory
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Filling in for Sr. Assistant or Superintendent when needed
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Assigning crew daily jobs
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Ability to organize and execute projects
Sr. Assistant Superintendent Expectations:
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Ability to multitask
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Excellent communicator
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Ability to train staff on assignments and equipment
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An understanding of other Sr. Assistant and Superintendents goals
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Hard work mindset
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Can do attitude
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Team Player
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Ensure a safe work place
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Ability to problem solve common issues
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Ability to lift 50lbs over their head
Work Experience:
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3+ years as a A.I.T., Irrigation/Spray Tech, or Assistant Superintendent
Education:
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2 or 4 year Turf Degree
Certification/LICENSE
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Must possess or obtain within 90 days of hire, a NC pesticide applicator’s license
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Must possess a valid driver’s license
Benefits:
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Health, Dental and Vision insurance
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401k
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Uniforms
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PTO
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Golf Privileges
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Meal discount in Club House
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Golf shop discount
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Paid association dues, seminars, and continuing education
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University privileges
Position:
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Full-Time Salary
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Compensation $60,000 - $66,000 and 10% bonus based on performance
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Application open till filled
Please send cover letter and resume to Head Superintendent Jacob Campbell: jwcampbell23@gmail.com
Job Benefits
401k
Uniforms
PTO
Golf Privileges
Meal discount in Club House
Golf shop discount
Paid association dues, seminars, and continuing education
University privileges