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About the Role

The Senior Assistant Superintendent is responsible for overseeing golf course and landscaped area maintenance operations. This role assists in training and supervising staff, resolving human resources issues, and implementing agronomic maintenance and development programs. The Senior Assistant Superintendent provides leadership and guidance to the maintenance team and assumes the Superintendent’s responsibilities in their absence.

Responsibilities

Assist the Superintendent in all facets of daily operations.
Act as Superintendent on duty in the absence of the Superintendent.
Provide leadership and guidance to Assistant Superintendents and golf course maintenance staff.
Maintain the appearance and safety of the course by diagnosing and reporting agronomic issues, managing irrigation, maintaining turfgrasses, preparing the course for play, operating maintenance tools, integrating environmental programs, overseeing golf cart fleet maintenance, and assisting with capital improvement projects.
Manage maintenance operations, including employees involved in maintaining various areas of the golf course and grounds, by assisting with recruitment, training, scheduling, evaluation, supervision, and correction. Assist the Superintendent in conducting safety meetings.
Provide day-to-day direction, training, and support to maintenance employees and assist with developing team members.
Assist with administrative functions by maintaining maintenance records, developing reports, tracking expenses, and informing the Superintendent of needed supplies or equipment.
Perform manual labor as needed.
Communicate course conditions with the Superintendent, golf staff, and members or guests.
Implement and support all American Golf initiatives and programs as requested by management.
Other duties may be assigned by management.

Requirements

Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and management.
Ability to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking co-workers may be required in some locations.
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Proven time-management, organization, and prioritization skills.
Demonstrated leadership experience in golf course maintenance operations.
Member of the Golf Course Superintendents Association preferred.
Relevant licenses required by regulatory agencies, including a certified pesticide license.
Ability to operate all equipment used for golf course maintenance.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to perform prolonged periods of standing and walking.
Ability to climb, balance, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, push, and pull.
Ability to use hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment.
Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Requires the visual capabilities necessary to safely perform job duties, including close, distance, peripheral, and color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Work may involve exposure to varying weather conditions, moving mechanical equipment, chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, electrical hazards, and sharp objects.
Work schedules vary based on business and operational needs.
Evening, weekend, and holiday availability may be required.

Skills

Agronomy
Turf Management
Horticulture
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Time-management
Organization
Prioritization
Leadership
Golf course maintenance operations

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior

Education Level

Two- or four-year college degree in Agronomy, Turf Management, Horticulture, or a related field preferred.

About the Company

American Golf is a trusted leader in golf hospitality, known for elevating the game and the communities around it.
We bring deep expertise in golf operations and club culture, paired with a genuine commitment to creating welcoming, memorable experiences for every guest and member.
Our teams take pride in course care, exceptional service, and thoughtful environments that invite people to play, connect, and feel at home.
We believe golf is more than a sport, it’s a place where relationships grow, traditions thrive, and everyone is part of the community.

Equal Opportunity

American Golf Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunities for all.
We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis, (protected class), including but not limited to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions, age, disability, citizenship status, uniform service member status, or any other protected class under federal, state, and/or local law.