Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Salary: $60,000–$65,000 - this is a year-round position!Benefits : A full and complete benefit package
Reports To: Golf Course Superintendent
Direct Reports: Golf Course Maintenance Staff

Recent Agronomy Graduates, 2nd Assistants, Parks Maintenance Supervisors are encouraged to apply -

What We Are Looking For

The successful candidate will be a dependable, hands-on leader who takes pride in excellent golf course conditions, strong attention to detail and enjoys developing and working alongside a maintenance team.

Position Summary

Our Public Golf Course is seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to help lead the daily maintenance and agronomic operations of the golf course.This position is ideal for a golf course maintenance professional who combines strong technical turf knowledge with hands-on leadership skills and is ready to take on increased responsibility within a golf course operation.

Key Responsibilities – Golf Course and Turf Management

• Assist the Golf Course Superintendent with the daily maintenance and overall conditioning of greens, tees, fairways, roughs, bunkers, landscaping, and other golf course areas.
• Help implement turf management programs involving mowing, fertilization, irrigation, pest management, plant care, and other agronomic practices.
• Mix and apply fertilizers, pesticides, and other turf-care products as directed and in accordance with applicable regulations and label requirements.

Team Leadership

• Schedule, supervise, train, and mentor golf course maintenance staff.
• Assign daily work and ensure tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and to established course standards.

Irrigation, Equipment, and Infrastructure

• Assist with the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of the golf course irrigation system.
• Monitor soil moisture and irrigation needs, adjust irrigation schedules as appropriate, and perform spot irrigation when necessary.
• Assist with repairs involving irrigation lines, valves, sprinkler heads, and related infrastructure, including emergency repairs when necessary.

Safety, Environmental Compliance, and Recordkeeping

• Assist the Golf Course Superintendent in implementing and enforcing departmental safety programs in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal requirements.
• Support the facility's Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) program and reinforce proper safety procedures throughout the department.
• Maintain required pesticide application, chemical-use, maintenance, inventory, and other departmental records.

Course Setup and Golf Operations

• Assist with daily course setup, including hole locations, tee placement, bunker preparation, and other playing-condition requirements.
• Monitor course conditions throughout the day and respond to issues affecting playability, safety, or appearance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications - Necessary

• At least 2 years of experience in golf course maintenance, turf management, or a closely related field.
• Working knowledge of golf course maintenance practices, including turf care, irrigation, fertilization, and pest management.
• Valid driver's license.

Qualifications - Preferred

• Associate degree, certificate, or other formal education in turfgrass management, agronomy, horticulture, golf course management, or a related field. Equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.
• Previous supervisory or team-lead experience within a golf course maintenance operation.
• CPR and First Aid certification.

Schedule

Golf course maintenance requires early-morning work and periodic weekend and holiday coverage. Additional hours may occasionally be required during tournaments, weather events, renovation projects, or periods of heightened agronomic activity.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

This position requires regular outdoor work in varying weather conditions and the ability to perform physically demanding golf course maintenance activities.Employees must be able to:

• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently bend, stoop, climb, pull, and perform other physical tasks.
• Safely operate golf course machinery and maintenance equipment.
• Work around moving mechanical equipment, noise, dust, fumes, chemicals, wet conditions, heat, cold, and other conditions typical of a golf course maintenance environment.
• Safely and effectively perform the essential physical requirements of the position.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Golf course agronomy: 1 year (Required)
• Golf course maintenance/ turf management : 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Tulsa, OK 74193 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Tulsa, OK 74193: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person