The Assistant Golf Course Superintendent supports the Superintendent in the day-to-day preparation, maintenance, and presentation of the golf course to the highest standards. This is a hands-on role requiring strong practical skills, leadership ability, and a solid understanding of irrigation systems. The ideal candidate will work closely with the maintenance team to deliver consistent playing conditions, contribute to staff training, and ensure safe, efficient operations across all areas of the course.
Essential Duties:
• Assist in planning and executing all daily maintenance tasks.
• Lead and supervise teams to ensure standards, safety, and task completion are met.
• Oversee and participate in irrigation system operation, troubleshooting, and repairs.
• Monitor turf health, moisture levels, and assist with irrigation scheduling.
• Support the management of fertilizer and chemical applications as directed.
• Monitor and report pest, disease, and weed issues to the Superintendent.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental policies.
Experience:
• Strong practical background in golf course maintenance or sports turf management.
• Competent in operating all major turf maintenance machinery.
• Experience supervising teams or leading daily task assignments.
• Basic understanding of turfgrass health, including moisture, mowing, and stress management.
• Solid knowledge of irrigation systems.
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot irrigation faults and leaks.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work flexible hours including weekends/early mornings.
• Physically fit and capable of outdoor work in varying weather conditions
Troon® started as one facility in 1990 and has since grown to become the world’s largest golf and golf-related hospitality management company. In addition to providing services to private, daily fee, resort, and municipal golf locations, Troon specializes in racquet sports, food & beverage, lodging, community associations, sports events, and more. We have grown our company by listening to and understanding the specific opportunities and challenges of our clients, then customizing our approach to achieve success together. Thi...