Facility Name: Lexington Golf Club
Facility Location: Lexington, MA
Position / Title: Second Assistant/AIT
Facility Description: Lexington Golf Club is a private 9 hole club with a classic New England feel established in 1895.
Experience Desired: Some preferred in a turf/landscape related field.
Duties Description: We are looking for an individual with a passion for golf course management to join us at Lexington Golf Club. The Second Assistant/AIT will work closely with the Golf Course Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent on all aspects of golf course maintenance with a goal to provide the members with the best possible conditions each day. This candidate will gain experience in all aspects of the operation including but not limited to mowing, hand watering, irrigation repair, chemical & fertilizer applications, course setup, aeration and renovation projects. In 2022 we will begin implementing features from a new master plan by Architect Tyler Rae. This is a full time position which will average 40-45 hours per week including one weekend day. Some weekends off will be allowed as staffing permits.
Special Skills: MA pesticide applicator license or willing to obtain one.
Compensation / Benefits: $20-21/HR, approx 50k/Year. DOE Golfing privileges Clothing allowance Flexible Schedule Paid time off 80/20 Heath insurance available Local association dues and conference paid by club. Opportunity to attend a winter school/Certificate program paid for by the club.
Education Level Required: Minimum Turf Certificate preferred but not necessary.
Date Position Available: March 1, 2022
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Apply To: Robert Dembek, Superintendent
How to Apply (electronically): lexgc@rcn.com
Date Posted: 1/12/2022
Facility Name: Harmon Golf and Fitness
Facility Location: Rockland, MA
Position/Title: Assistant Superintendent
Harmon Golf and Fitness in Rockland, MA is seeking a motivated individual for the role of Assistant Superintendent. Harmon is a unique property with many unique challenges and overall a great place to learn while gaining valuable experience. This is an entry level management position intended to provide the right candidate with the experience they need to move on to the next level. The Assistant Superintendent will gain experience in irrigation repair, chemical applications, team management, and even some equipment maintenance. The previous Assistant accepted an opportunity with a higher resource club in the area.
Applicants must have a strong desire to succeed in the turf industry and understand the hours kept in the golf season. While working long hours is sometimes required, we strive to provide a quality work/life balance as well.
Education/Licensing: High School Diploma/ equivalent, must have or be able to acquire MA Core applicators license
Working Experience: Minimum of 3 seasons on a grounds staff required with excellent recommendations
Compensation: $42-45k, paid vacation, pro shop credit, membership to national and local association, benefits available, encouraged use of facilities
Submit resume’ and cover letter to Chad Brown GCS at cbrown@harmongolf.com
Date Posted: January 10, 2022
Facility Name: Oakley Country Club
Facility Location: 410 Belmont St, Watertown MA 02472
Position / Title: Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
Facility Description: Oakley Country Club is a private 18 hole country club located in Watertown, MA. Founded in 1898, Oakley was the first golf course designed by Donald Ross in the United States. Located on 92 acres of land, Oakley has 18 holes, three practice greens, one driving range, two clay tennis courts, one hard tennis court, and one swimming pool. We are one of the finest conditioned golf courses in the area with firm, fast greens and thick, heavy rough to protect par.
Experience Desired: No assistant experience required but some golf course experience necessary. This position can be for a first time assistant or an experienced assistant looking to take another step at a better club. We will train and adapt as needed.
Duties Description: All golf course maintenance duties including mowing grass, setting up course, spraying and applying products, running a 25 person crew, and more. Our assistants do all aspects at Oakley. Assistants work alongside superintendent Pat Lange everyday to provide an excellent golf course for Oakley membership. You will learn the skills to become a Golf Course Superintendent if trained here.
Special Skills: Need to have or obtain your MA pesticide applicators license.
Compensation / Benefits: 50k – 70k per year depending on your level of experience. 65% health insurance covered after 1 month. 401 k and club match. Vacation and sick time. Uniforms. Golf privileges. Every other weekend off in the summer unless we have an event.
Education Level Required: none
Date Position Available: Immediately
Application Deadline: none
Apply To: Patrick Lange
How to Apply (electronically): send resumes and other pertinent documents to pttlange@yahoo.com
Date Posted: 1/7/22
Facility Name: Juniper Hill Golf Course, Inc.
Facility Location: 202 Brigham Street, Northborough, MA 01532
Position / Title: Assistant Superintendent
Facility Description: Juniper Hill is a 90-year old, family owned public golf facility consisting of two busy 18-hole courses located in Central Massachusetts,
Experience Desired: 1-2 years of golf course maintenance/turf management. Willing to consider other prior work experience. Willing to train the right candidate.
Duties Description: Seeking a motivated team-oriented individual to work year-round closely with the superintendent and maintenance staff on daily course maintenance and crew management. Responsibilities include equipment operations and attention, irrigation maintenance, chemical and fertilizer applications.
Special Skills: Must be dependable, trustworthy, have strong communication and leadership skills. Must be able to attain a MA. pesticide license within 3 months. Experience with push up greens, Rainbird and Toro irrigation systems a plus.
Compensation / Benefits: $50k salary, health & dental insurance, 401k after 1st year, national and local dues, golfing privileges, uniforms, paid vacation, weekends off during off season,
Education Level Required: Winter certificate, 2 to 4 year turf management degree a plus but will consider prior work history.
Date Position Available: Immediately.
Application Deadline: Open until filled.
Apply To: Dudley Darling, General Manager or Mike Danforth, Superintendent
How to Apply (electronically): ddarling@juniperhillgc.com or mdanforth@juniperhillgc.com
Date Posted: January 7, 2022
Facility Name: Wayland Country Club
Facility Location: 121 Old Sudbury Rd Wayland, MA
Job Description: Wayland Country Club is seeking a highly motivated and team oriented individual. The assistant will work closely with the golf course superintendent and grounds crew throughout the year to help manage daily golf course maintenance and staff.
Experience Desired: Multiple years on a golf course maintenance staff
Compensation / Benefits: Position is year-round, Salary starts at $50,000 negotiable based on experience, Employer will contribute 75% health, National & Local Dues.
Date Position Available: Open until filled
Apply To: Matt Merryman, Superintendent
How to Apply: Send resume via email to: mmerr999@gmail.com
Date Posted: January 3, 2022
Facility Name: Thomson Golf Club
Facility Location: North Reading, MA
Position / Title: 2nd Assistant / Assistant in Training
Facility Description: Thomson Golf Club is a Geoffrey Cornish designed 18-hole private golf course built in 1963.
Experience Desired: Working knowledge of golf course operations. Willing to train the right candidate in all aspects of golf management.
Duties Description: The candidate will have a hand in all aspects of daily maintenance practices. Including crew management, course setup, irrigation repair, hand watering, pesticide, and fertilizing applications.
Special Skills: Able to obtain MA. Pesticide license within 90 days.
Compensation/Benefits: Salary up to 52k a year D.O.E. Health insurance (100% paid individual) ,401k, uniforms, golfing privileges, paid time off
Education Level Required: 2–4-year program or Turf management certificate preferred but not required. Willing to accept working experience
Date Position Available: ASAP
Application Deadline: Until filled
Apply To: Ted Perry GCS ted@thomsoncc.com
How to Apply: Electronically
Date Posted: 12/29/2021
Facility Name: Wanumetonomy Golf and Country Club
Facility Location: Middletown, RI
Facility Description: Wanumetonomy Golf and Country Club translates “windy hill” was founded in 1922 and will celebrate its centennial this coming year. The 18 hole course was designed by famed architect Seth Raynor and Wanumetonomy has seen only two other golf architects in its history.
Tyler Rae has designed our current Master Plan, which we look to start construction in March. During the upcoming year, the club is hosting many events with the top three being the Rhode Island State Amateur, Centennial, and a two day Seth Raynor Society event.
Shaun Marcellus, Golf Course Superintendent, and the Grounds team provide an extraordinary learning environment where individuals are empowered to develop critical thinking skills, cultivate relationships and work in a supportive, collaborative team environment. The department utilizes latest technology, prescribes modern leadership and management training, and leverages relationships locally and nationally to provide team members every opportunity to achieve their goals. We expect individuals to actively contribute, grow and learn, and continue to elevate conditions and operations.
To learn more, please visit: https://www.wanumetonomygrounds.com
Experience Desired:
• Prefer 2 or 4 year degree, certificate or related field of turf management
• Prefer at least a year of experience but not needed
Duties Description:
• Reports directly to the Golf Course Superintendent, and manages a team of 14-18 individuals throughout the season
• Takes leadership role in instructing and coaching staff on daily operations including mowing, water management, course set up, projects and bunker maintenance
• Applies fertilizers and plant protectants with safety and compliance as a top priority
• Collaborates with other managers including Equipment Manager to ensure proper working conditions in the maintenance shop facilities and golf course.
• Develop proper communication channels to check systems, processes and work activities for potential improvements
• Collects data and tracking information to present informed management decisions
Special Skills:
• Positive attitude, high character
• Growth-mindset to advance in the turf industry
• Desires a great quality of life, and is able to effectively manage time for themselves and others
• Communicates respectfully to staff members, and can actively contribute to developing others
• Constructive listener, who can make sound decisions and take initiative with attention to detail, but isn’t afraid to ask for help in uncomfortable situations
Compensation / Benefits:
• $40,000-$50,000
• Continued professional development, local and national association dues
• Volunteer opportunities
• Leadership and management development training
• Free golf, ability to play in associations events
• Meals provided when club is open
• Participation in simple IRA plan - after one year
• Medical, dental and vision - club covers 90%
• Uniforms
• Paid personal time (2 weeks)
• Weekends off during off season- no snow duties from thanksgiving to April 1st
• One day off a week during season
• Average 45-55 hours a week in season April-November
Education Level Required: prefer 2 or 4 year degree, certificate or related field of turf management
Application Deadline: until filled
Apply To: Shaun Marcellus
How to Apply (electronically): shaun@wanumetonomy.com
Date Posted: December 27, 2021
Facility Name: Marlborough Country Club
Facility Location: Marlborough, MA
Position / Title: 2nd Assistant
Facility Description: Marlborough Country Club is a member-owned, semi- private, 18-hole golf course located just off rte.20 near downtown Marlborough. The back nine, was designed in 1920 by Stiles and Van Kleek, and features undulating greens and wide fairways. The front nine, designed in 1969 by Geoffrey Cornish, features tighter fairways and larger greens.
Experience Desired: Minimum two years experience on a golf course. Knowledge of Rain Bird irrigation.
Duties Description: Work closely with Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent in all day-to-day operations, focusing on irrigation repair, course set-up, pesticide and fertilizer applications.
Compensation / Benefits: $20-$22/hr. Other benefits include, 70% company paid health insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick time. GCSANE and GCSSA dues and meeting allowances. Position is year round.
Education Level Required: Two or four year degree in turf management or related field or Winter School Certificate with at least two years golf course experience. Applicant must possess or obtain Massachusetts Pesticide License within 60 days.
Apply To: Timothy Crane GCS tcrane@marlboroughcc.com
Date Posted: December 22, 2021
Facility Name: Fresh Pond Golf Course
Facility Location: 691 Huron Avenue, Cambridge, MA
Facility Description: Fresh Pond is an environmentally pleasing, 9 hole, public golf course that plays throughout a corner of Cambridge's Historic Fresh Pond Reservation just minutes outside of Boston. The Course, through its naturalized layout, challenges all abilities of play with well defined hazards, and water coming into play on 4 holes
Experience Desired: The Assistant Superintendent must have at least 2 years experience working on a golf course. Knowledge of the game of golf is a plus.
Duties Description: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, watering, fertilizing, crew supervision, irrigation troubleshooting and repair, course set up, and communicating with the pro shop. Pesticide license must be obtained within 6 months.
Compensation / Benefits: $30.01-$34.22 per hour ($62,420.80-$71,177.60 annually) plus excellent benefits. This is a 40 hour/week, year round position with a pension, bi-annual bonus, vacation time, local and national dues, conference costs, and other continuing education paid for.
Education Level Required: Winter school certificate
Apply To: Internal applicants submit a job bidding form and 2 copies of both your resume and cover letter; external applicants submit both your resume and cover letter via email to: employment@cambridgema.gov or to the Personnel Dept, Room 309, City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge MA 02139. Fax 617-349-4312. Resume and cover letter of interest requested by 01/11/22, Position will remain open until filled.
How to Apply (electronically or by mail): https://www2.cambridgema.gov/viewjoblisting.cfm?Job_ID=2718
Date Posted: December 15, 2021
Facility Name: Overlook Golf Club
Facility Location: Hollis, NH
Facility Description:Overlook Golf Club is an 18-hole daily fee facility owned by Friel Golf Management in Southern NH. Designed by David Friel, the Overlook Golf Club opened in 1990. Overlook Golf Club is situated along the Nashua River and is a par 71 playing 6,539 yards from the longest tees.
Experience Desired: Previous turf management experience.
Duties Description: • The assistant superintendent shall assist with the supervision and maintenance of the golf course, practice area, clubhouse grounds, and maintenance facilities to maintain the highest level of playing conditions and customer satisfaction.
• The assistant superintendent will play a key role in crew management, training, pesticide/fertilizer applications, and irrigation maintenance.
• The assistant golf course superintendent reports directly to the golf course superintendent.
• The applicant must possess strong communication, organizational and leadership skills.
• Self-driven, highly motivated work ethic and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• They must also possess a valid driver’s license and can obtain a NH pesticide license within 60 days of employment.
Compensation/Benefits: DOE, dues paid for regional and national associations, Paid Time Off, Health Insurance, 401K after 1 year of employment. Golfing privileges at Friel Golf Management courses.
Education Level Required: 2 to 4 year degree in Turf Management or similar degree preferred.
Apply To: Evan Embrey, Golf Course Superintendent eembrey@overlookgolfclub.com
How to Apply: E-mail only
Date Posted: 12-3-21
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