Assistant Superintendent

One of the most exciting golf courses in the nation—Wicker Point Golf Club—is located on Alabama’s grand Lake Martin. Experience the only Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw-designed golf course in the state.

Located on the stunning shores of Lake Martin in Alabama, Wicker Point Golf Club is one of the most exciting golf courses in the nation. Featuring the only Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw design in the state, Wicker Point offers an 18-hole oasis, celebrating the land's beauty with serene pine plantations, meandering creeks, and spectacular lakefront holes. Ranked second runner-up for Best New Private Course in 2024, Wicker Point provides an excellent opportunity for career growth in a top-tier golf course environment.

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As an Assistant Superintendent at Wicker Point Golf Club, you will work alongside other assistants, the Course Superintendent and the Director of Agronomy to ensure the highest quality course conditions. We are looking for an Assistant Superintendent who is aiming to advance their career in turfgrass by demonstrating a positive attitude, a good work ethic, and a willingness to work in a team environment. The Assistant Superintendent will be involved in every facet of the maintenance operation. The Wicker Point management team, as a whole, strives to efficiently schedule and lead our staff each week, creatively implement the IPM and fertility programs, audit the irrigation system, which includes setting up daily watering through Toro Lynx, purchasing and working with all vendors, among many other duties. Wicker Point Golf Club offers a unique chance to work in a forward-thinking environment that fosters career growth. You will gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge turf management technologies and environmental practices, making this position ideal for anyone looking to advance in the golf industry.

Quick Facts

• Annual golf course maintenance budget: $3+ million
• 75 acres of Zeon Zoysia fairways, tees, and rough
• 4 acres of TifEagle Bermuda greens, including a 1-acre putting course
• 13-acre practice facility including a state-of-the-art Performance Center
• New 15,000+ sq ft golf course maintenance facility
• Continuing to implement post-construction planning and projects with Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and manage a staff of 25+ crew members
• Oversee daily course setup and monitor playing conditions
• Calibrate and apply all fertilizers and pesticides using GPS sprayers and other equipment
• Use technology such as Tasktracker, Playbooks and MyJohnDeere to increase efficiency and track course maintenance practices
• Ensure proper water management practices
• Troubleshoot and maintain the 2-Wire Toro irrigation system
• Plan and follow through with ongoing course projects
• Assist in budget tracking, scheduling, and course project planning
• Communicate daily with the golf operations department
• Provide innovative ideas to continuously improve the course