Assistant Superintendent

Full-time 

Diablo Country Club   Diablo California  

Position:  Assistant Golf Course Superintendent 

Reports to: Golf Course Superintendent 

 Exempt/Salary Position 

Compensation: $ 85,000 to $95.000 Commensurate with Experience 

Relocation: Relocation Assistance Provided 

Employment: Full-time 

Location: Diablo Country Club  

1700 Country Club Road 

Danville, CA 94526 

About the Club: 

Diablo Country Club sits on a remarkable stretch of land at the base of Mount Diablo. in the rolling hills of the East Bay region of San Francisco, CA.  The Club’s golf course was originally designed by Jack Neville in 1915, expanded to 18 holes by William Watson a few years later before they went on to design Pebble Beach and The Olympic Club.  The course was fully renovated and restored by Todd Eckenrode in 2020, The original and masterful routing remains, and the result ranked #18 in the “Best Courses In California” list and one of the “50 Best In The West” by GOLF Magazine. 

The fully renovated green complexes are established in the latest bentgrass varieties, with all other turf converted to drought-tolerant bermudagrasses. A state-of-the-art irrigation system was installed, and more than 35 acres of land were turned into native areas that require little to no water. 

CLUB NAME BY THE NUMBERS 

• 18 holes 

• $3.35M Maintenance Budget (approximately) 

• 34,000 rounds of golf 

• Greens: USGA, variable depth – Pure Distinction Bentgrass 

• Greens Surounds  : Pure Select Bentgrass  

• Tees and Fairways: Santa Ana Bermudagrass  

• Roughs: Bandera Bermudagrass   

To learn more about the Club, visit their webpage https://www.diablocc.org  

Position Requirement 

A Bachelor’s, Associate, or Certification in turf grass management or related experience 

Position Summary: 

The 1st Assistant Golf Course Superintendent will report to the Course Superintendent to provide daily championship-level golf course conditions. The 1st Assistant will be responsible and assist in daily and long-term course maintenance, leading, overseeing, training, developing, coaching, and assisting the maintenance team and utilizing the newest  turf management technologies.  Delivering firm, smooth and healthy bentgrass putting surfaces is a priority. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Leading and assisting the team, assigning daily assignments, providing guidance, training, coaching, and assistance, and ensuring work is completed as expected and promptly. 

• Assist and manage implementing the agronomic plan and budget for the course and grounds. 

• Identifying, evaluating, and recommending corrective action for agronomic problem areas, including diseases, pests, and drainage issues. 

• Assisting in overseeing and supporting the daily set-up and maintenance of the golf course, including routine maintenance, chemical applications, and equipment operations. 

• Inspect irrigation systems, identify issues, and implement corrective action. 

• Assisting in the recommendation, evaluation, planning, and implementation of long-term and short-term projects related to renovations, repairs, and care and maintenance of the course. 

• Assisting in the training of new and existing staff in golf course equipment operations, safety procedures, and the expectations of the Club. 

• Educating and ensuring the team is aware of and follows safe work practices, and maintaining facilities and equipment that are safe, clean, and organized. 

Qualifications (knowledge, skills, and abilities): 

• Golf course maintenance experience, with a proven record of having exceptional course conditions. 

• Knowledge of pest control products and their applications. 

• Knowledge of turf chemical and fertilizer products and their applications. 

• Knowledge of irrigation utilization, drainage installation, repair, and maintenance. 

• Have a current state pesticide applicator license or the ability to acquire one. 

• Understanding of and ability to utilize new golf course software applications.  such as  

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint. 

Benefits: 

• Group medical and dental benefit options are available for employees and dependents on the first of the month following 60 days of employment. 

• 401k retirement plan with 100% Club matching contribution up to 4% following one year of employment. 

• Paid Time Off accrual begins immediately. 

• Club paid GCSAA annual national and local association membership. 

• Club provided meals. 

• Club provided uniforms. 

Date Job is Available 

Immediately  

SALARY AND BENEFITS  

The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The club offers an excellent benefits package including association membership, continuing educational funding, vacation, uniform or clothing allowance, medical insurance, etc.  

$85,000 to $95,000 per year