Facility Name:              Derryfield Country Club - City of Manchester, NH

Facility Location:         Manchester, NH 

Position / Title:             Assistant Superintendent

Facility Description:  18 hole Municipal golf course

Experience Desired:  1-2 years in a supervisory role on a golf course

Responsibilities:  Assist the superintendent

Special Skills:  NH Pesticide License

Compensation and Benefits:  $19.41 - $27.68/hr plus comprehensive benefits package

Education Requirements:  Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associates degree in golf course maintenance or equivalent.

Date position is available:  March 14, 2023

How to apply: electronically 

Apply to:  Jeff Rader
                   jrader@manchesternh.gov

Date Posted:  March 14, 2023

Facility Name:                  Eastward Ho!

Location:                           Chatham, MA

Position / Title:                Assistant Superintendent

Facility Description:  Eastward Ho! is a private, nationally ranked 18-hole Herbert Fowler design located on the coastline of Cape Cod in Chatham, Massachusetts. Built in 1922 the course encompasses 130 acres situated directly on a pristine 1.5-mile stretch of Atlantic Ocean shorefront. The classic Fowler design boasts unique architecture that follows the topography of glacial moraines and is considered one of the finest ocean style golf courses in the World.  Current rankings include: Golf Magazine – “Top 100 Courses in the U.S.” (#57), Golf Week – “Top 200 Classic” (#43), Golf Digest- “Americas best courses on the water” (#15), Golf Club Atlas – “Custodians of the Game” (#72 [#31 in U.S.]).

Experience Desired:  2 years

Responsibilities Description:  The successful candidate may look forward to being deeply involved in a number of career development highlights during the next one to four years, including: master plan improvement projects under the guidance of an internationally renowned architect, installation of a new state of the art HDPE irrigation system and ongoing in-house improvement projects.

Special Skills:  
  Must be motivated by demanding work environment.
• Must possess a strong work ethic and attitude.
• Computer and organizational skills.

Compensation and Benefits:  
$20-21.50.
• Onsite Housing at no charge
• Health Insurance
• 401K
• Paid vacation/sick, personal, & holiday
• Life insurance
• Meals
• Uniform and shoe allowance
• Local chapter education
• Meals
• Golfing privileges
• Bonus

Education Requirements:  
• Must hold or must obtain, within 6 months of hire, a turf certificate, 2-year or 4-year degree.
• Attend continuing educational turf seminars.
• Must be able to obtain a spray license from the state of MA within 6 months of hire.
• Must be able to obtain a hoisting license from the state of MA within 6 months of hire.
• Acquire and maintain licenses by meeting education requirements.

Date Position is Available:  March 7, 2023

How to Apply:  electronically

Apply to:   Email cover letter, references and resume to
                    Frank Hancock, Superintendent
                    fhancock@eastwardho.net

Date Posted:   March 10, 2023                

Facility Name:           Kernwood Country Club

Facility Location:      1 Kernwood St, Salem MA  01970

Position / Title:          Assistant Superintendent

Facility Description: Kernwood Country Club is a private club located in historic Salem Massachusetts. The course was built in 1914 and is a Donald Ross design that is located on the Danvers River.  The club has completed a bunker project in the fall of 2020 and will be starting a forward tee project and re-leveling tees in 2023.

Experienced 16-person crew with 140 years combined service to Kernwood. I’m the 4th superintendent since 1914 and have been on site since 2004. We take a tremendous amount of pride maintaining and improving the golf course every year. Looking for hard working and responsible person who is looking to learn and grow with the team.

Experience Desired: 2 years working on golf course and spraying experience

Duties Description:
• Pesticide and fertilizer application. Record keeping involved with applications.        Irrigation assessment and repair. Crew training. Hand watering and managing        small crews

Special Skills:
• Drivers license
• Possess or have the ability to obtain a Massachusetts Pesticide Applicators 
  License within 90 days.

Compensation / Benefits:

• $65-75,000 salary
• Housing available on site overlooking golf course. Newly renovated and all new      kitchen appliances
• Paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time and Personal Time
• Simple IRA after 1 year
• Health Insurance after 30 days
• Work/life balance with 6 day- work weeks;  (M-F in off season)
• Generous Golf Privileges
• National and Local Chapter Dues
• Continuing Education/Conference Expenses
• End of Season Bonus
• Uniforms
• Pro Shop Discount

Education Level Required: Turf degree or certificate

Date Position Available: March 10th

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Apply To: John Eggleston, Superintendent

How to Apply: (electronically or call)
                             john@kernwood.org
                             978-317-3412

Twitter account: @KernwoodGreens

Date Posted: March 5th, 2023

Facility Name:              Bulls Bridge Golf Club

Facility Location:         South Kent, CT

Position / Title:            2nd Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

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Facility Name:              Hyannisport Club

Location:                       2 Irving Ave, Hyannisport MA 02647

Position / Title:            2nd Assistant Superintendent

Facility Description:  Hyannisport Club is a private 18-hole Donald Ross designed seaside links golf course overlooking Nantucket Sound on Cape Cod. Rich in American Golf History, Hyannisport Club was established in 1897 as a 6-hole golfing ground laid out by summer resident John Reid, a founding father of the USGA. In 1902, Alex Findlay, the “Father of American Golf” was hired to improve and expand the property to a 9- hole golf course. After acquiring additional land in 1913, the club hired noted golf professional and architect Donald Ross to expand/reconfigure Hyannisport Club to an 18-hole golf course. With the purchase of an additional 40 acres in 1930, Ross would once again redesign existing holes and add new golf holes as we know it today. Noted Golf Course Architect Ron Forse has been hired to develop an “Updated Golf Course Restoration Plan” based on the original Donald Ross individual hole blueprints. Hyannisport Club is recognized as a Certified Audubon Sanctuary Golf Course and is consistently ranked as one of the top golf courses in Massachusetts.

Experience Desired:  1-2 years of Golf Maintenance

Responsibilities Description:  The Second Assistant Golf Course Superintendent will be a key member of the Hyannisport Club’s Agronomy Team. We are looking for a highly-motivated candidate who is eager to learn, contribute and progress in the Golf Management Industry. The Second Assistant GCS will be exposed to all aspects of planning and executing Hyannisport Club’s agronomic plan that focuses on playability, turf health and environmental awareness.

Special Skills:
• Must have a Valid Driver’s License
• Positive, Self-starter with the ability to work and think independently. • Possess or have the ability to obtain a Massachusetts Pesticide Applicators License within 90 days.

Compensation and Benefits:
• 25.00$/Hr plus OT
• Housing available
• Paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time and Personal Time
• Simple IRA with 3% Club Match
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Every other Weekend Off
• Generous Golf Privileges
• National and Local Chapter Dues
• Continuing Education/Conference Expenses
• End of Season Bonus
• Uniforms
• Pro Shop Discount

Education Requirements:  Currently Enrolled in or a Graduate of a Certificate, 2-year or 4-year Turfgrass Management program

Date Position is Available:  Apr 01, 2023

How to Apply:  Electronically

Apply to:   Marc Mimmo, Senior Assistant GC Superintendent 
                    mjmimmo10@gmail.com

Date Posted:  Mar 02, 2023

Facility Name:           Green Meadow Golf Club

Facility Location:      Hudson, NH

Position / Title:          2nd Assistant Superintendent

Facility Description: 36 Hole Daily Fee Facility

Experience Desired: 2 years Golf Course Experience

Responsibilities Description: Assist in the running of one of two 18-hole courses on site. Pesticide and fertilizer application. Record keeping involved with applications. Irrigation assessment and repair. Crew training.

Special Skills: Ability to obtain a NH pesticide license within 60 days of hire

Compensation and Benefits: $30,000-$36,000 D.O.E. , 65% single health insurance, 401K available after 1 year of service, golf privileges at 7 courses.

Education Requirements: 2 yr. degree, Turf Program certificate preferred, will consider golf course experience.

Date Position is Available: March 27, 2023

How to Apply: Electronically or Mail

Apply to: Andrew McHugh Head Golf Course Superintendent
                 Green Meadow Golf Club
                 59 Steele Rd.
                 Hudson, NH 03051
                 amchugh@golfmanagementco.com

Date Posted: March 1, 2023

Application Deadline: May 1, 2023

Facility Name:            Oak Hill Country Club

Facility Location:       Fitchburg, MA

Position / Title:          Assistant Superintendent

Facility Description: Oak Hill Is a Donald Ross designed championship golf course located in Fitchburg, MA. The golf course has held many MGA events and USGA qualifiers. Currently Oak Hill is working to implement a restoration plan designed by golf course architect Tyler Rae.

Experience Desired: 3-4 years’ experience in golf course maintenance.

Responsibilities Description: We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a high attention to detail to work with the superintendent. Performing all aspects associated with maintaining a championship golf course and properties associated with the country club including pesticide/fertilizer applications and record keeping, daily course set-up, employee training and supervision, machine operation, hand watering, irrigation repair.

Special Skills: Ability to obtain Mass applicator's license.

Compensation and Benefits: $60,000-$65,000. Health insurance package, 401k with club match, vacation time, and bonus.

Education Requirements: None

Date Position Available: 3/6/23

How to Apply: Electronically to: Sean Keating, Superintendent
                                                          skeating@oakhillcc.org

Date Posted: 2/28/23

Application Deadline: 4/1/23

Facility Name:          Oakley CC

Location:                   410 Belmont St, Watertown MA

Position / Title:        Assistant Superintendent

Facility Description: Oakley is an 18 hole private country club located just outside of Boston in Watertown, MA. It is the first golf course in the United States designed by Donald Ross. Oakley has elite playing conditions.

Experience Desired: No assistant experience necessary. Looking for an applicant who wants to be a Golf Course Superintendent someday. If you're just out of school, that’s ok. If you're a 3-year assistant looking for a change, that’s ok too.

Responsibilities Description: Assistant Superintendent responsibilities include everything golf course maintenance related.

Special Skills: Need to be able to obtain a MA applicators license.

Compensation and Benefits: 50-75 k. Health insurance 65/35. Vacation. Golf. Every other weekend off during the playing season excluding big tournament weekends.

Education Requirements: none

Date Position is Available: Mar 01, 2023

How to Apply: Electronically

Apply to: Patrick Lange, Superintendent
                  pttlange@yahoo.com

Date Posted: Feb 16, 2023

Application Deadline: Apr 01, 2023

Facility Name:             The Country Club

Facility Location:        Chestnut Hill, MA

Position / Title:            Grounds Assistant Superintendent

Position Reports to:  Superintendent and Director of Grounds
Employee Categories:  Full time Year-Round; Benefit Eligible
FLSA Category:  Non-exempt; Hourly

Applications may be submitted here: www.tcc1882.org/careers

Do you want to gain confidence and develop yourself not only as a turf manager but as a business professional? The Country Club Agronomy Team is looking to hire an Assistant Superintendent with drive, passion, and a positive attitude who is starving for opportunities to take the next steps in their professional career. Selected candidates will join a team with an infectious culture that will expose you to the qualities necessary beyond just managing high quality turf. Whether you just finished college, are looking to become a Senior Assistant Superintendent at a top club in the country or are a current Assistant whose next step is become a Golf Course Superintendent, we will work together to get you there. The knowledge we hope young professionals gain at The Country Club goes beyond just managing fine turf. Through our education plan, our turf professionals are exposed to the business side of a large club operation all while working with some of the industry’s top business professionals. This is a tremendous learning opportunity for those striving to succeed in the turf industry.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Assist the Golf Course Superintendent in providing the membership with the best possible course and grounds conditions.
• Lead and take part in managing all aspects of a large-scale ground’s operation
• Involvement in daily operations and management meetings
• Participate in Agronomy Departments Staff Development Program with exposure too:
    o Irrigation, Plant Health Applications, Cultural Equipment Setup, Equipment             Maintenance Project Management, Budget and Payroll Management,  and               Managerial/Club Operations
• Attend Grounds Committee Meetings when Golf Calendar allows
• Work with leadership team to maintain a culture that results in successful, career-oriented, professionals
• Chemical and fertilizer programs, applications and record keeping
• Course set up
• Tournament preparation
• Hand watering and turf grass stress management
• Topdressing program and application
• Tree maintenance
• Hazard maintenance
• Responsible for training new employees before the use of all machinery
• Snow removal

Required Skills:
• 2 or 4-year degree in Turf Grass Management or related field
• Golf course maintenance experience is preferred
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to make quick decisions

Specialized Knowledge/Licenses Preferred:
• Golf Course Superintendent’s Association of America
• New England Golf Course Superintendent’s Association
• MA pesticides license and knowledge of the game of golf
• Continuing education at local and national conferences

Physical Requirements:
• Must be able to stand for 8 to 10 hours
• Able to lift to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to arrive at work at unusually early hours
• Must be able to work outside for 10- 12 hour days

We have excellent benefits including but not limited to:
• Salary range $45,000 - 60,000+
• Health, Dental and Vision coverage
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Employee golf privileges on Mondays
• Complimentary employee meals daily
• Vacation, Sick, and Personal time off
• Opportunities for continuing education
• Scholarship opportunities for degree-based education
• Attend professional development seminars
• Volunteer for USGA, PGA, and other golf events
• Employee housing based on availability

Date Posted:  February 14, 2023

Applications may be submitted here: www.tcc1882.org/careers

Facility Name:                  Vesper Country Club

Facility Location:        Tyngsborough, MA

Position / Title:            Assistant Superintendent

Vesper Country Club is seeking applicants for an open Assistant Superintendent Position. Established in 1875, Vesper Country Club is an 18-hole private golf course that is home to the first Massachusetts Open in 1905, won by golfer and course designer, Donald Ross. In 2009, the greens were rebuilt to USGA specifications with A1/A4 bentgrass along with a complete bunker renovation.

Experience Desired:

· 1-3 years of golf course maintenance experience demonstrating increasing responsibility

· Experience supervising others and leading a team, preferred

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel

· Possess a valid Massachusetts pesticide applicator license or the ability to obtain one in first 90 days of employment

· Valid driver’s license

Duties Description:

The Assistant Superintendent will be part of the management team and will work closely with the Senior Assistant and Golf Course Superintendent to plan and implement all aspects of golf course maintenance. The Assistant Superintendent must be a team player who is self-motivated with a strong work ethic. The ideal candidate is interested in continuing their professional development and furthering their career in the golf course industry. Continuing education is supported and encouraged by the Golf Course Superintendent.

Position Responsibilities:

· Assist with daily course set-up and maintenance of the golf course

· Recruit, train and supervise seasonal staff

· Train personnel in the safe and efficient operation of all equipment

· Ensure equipment is properly stored and cleaned on a daily basis

· Assist in water management through irrigation scheduling and monitoring

· Participate in chemical and fertilizer applications and calibrations

· Conduct disease and pest monitoring

· Assist in course construction projects

· Install and troubleshoot irrigation issues

· Snow removal and plowing

Compensation / Benefits: $60,000-$70,000 annual salary, 70/30 spilt health benefits, 401k and company match of 4%, paid local and national dues, employee meals (in season), uniform allowance, 2 weeks of vacation time, one week of sick time, holiday bonus, golfing privileges.

Education Requirements: Degree or certificate in Turfgrass Management or related field is desired

Date Position Available: ASAP

Application Deadline: Open until filled

How to Apply (electronically): Email resume and cover letter

Apply To: Mark Mello      mmello@vespercc.com

Date Posted: February 13, 2023