Assistant Superintendent

TurfNet; United Kingdom; On-site; USD 40,000 - USD 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier private golf club located in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking a high-energy Assistant Golf Course Superintendent. This role involves assisting with daily operations and supervising construction projects, while ensuring high standards of turf management. Candidates must possess strong leadership, communication skills, and a valid driver's license. Knowledge of golf and the ability to work in various weather conditions is essential. This position requires commitment, especially during summer months.

Qualifications

• Skills in leadership, communication and record-keeping are essential.
• Must obtain Tennessee Pesticide Applicator's license within 90 days of hiring.
• Knowledge of golf and ability to work varied hours in different weather.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning daily work schedules and training of employees.
• Supervise construction projects and apply fertilizers and pesticides.
• Identify turf diseases and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Writing

Critical thinking

Tools

Pesticides

Job description

Oak Ridge Country Club (ORCC) is seeking a dedicated, high-energy Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to join our leadership team. Founded in 1947 by the pioneering scientists and engineers of the Manhattan Project, our club was literally built by the hands of our founding members. Today, we honor that legacy of hard work and vision through a beautiful Robert Cupp-designed course. ORCC has Bentgrass Greens, Zoysia Fairways and Tees, and Bermuda rough.

As a premier private facility that has hosted legends like Arnold Palmer, local PGA Tour Player Scott Stallings, and local LPGA Tour Player Sophia Schubert, we maintain a standard of excellence that reflects our rich history. This role is designed for a professional who views turf management as both a science and an art, committed to providing a championship-level experience for a membership that values camaraderie, hospitality, and the details of the game.

Assistant Superintendent Responsibilities

• Assists in planning daily work schedules
• Assists the Superintendent in the training of employees.
• Assists in the supervision of various construction projects.
• Applies fertilizers and pesticides as needed.
• Must be able to identify common turf diseases on the golf course.
• Must keep accurate records of applications to the golf course.
• Helps prepare the course for daily play.
• Keeps informed on course starting times and special events.
• Able to grind reels and assist the mechanic as necessary.
• Sets good examples for others to follow in job performance, work safety, equipment care, attendance, and striving for efficiency.
• Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, reach, bend, and lift between 50-100 lbs.
• Willingness to work the hours and days necessary to maintain the course, especially in the summer months.

Assistant Superintendent Qualifications

• Leadership, communication, writing, and record-keeping skills
• Critical thinking skills to problem solve effectively
• Ability to obtain or have an Tennessee Pesticide Applicator's license within 90 days of hiring
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and in different weather environments
• Knowledge of the game of golf and its rules
• Valid driver’s license
• Professional in manner and appearance