Asst Golf Course Superintendent

Posting Details

Posting Number: S14817P

Working Title:

Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Department:
Auxiliary University Golf Course

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and the state’s flagship university. The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.

The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full‑time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

Website:
golfcourse.uga.edu

Posting Type:
External
Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP

Employment Type:

Employee
Benefits Eligibility:
Full/Part time – Full Time

Work Schedule:

40‑hour work week with holidays, weekends, and inclement weather
Hours and schedule vary. Additional Schedule Information:
This position offers a 40 hour work week.
Advertised Salary: $50,000+ (commensurate with experience)
Posting Date: 03/04/2026
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Closing Date:
Proposed Starting Date 04/01/2026

• Title:
  
  Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
• Grounds:
  Professional I
• FLSA:
  Exempt
• FTE: 1.00

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent.

• Experience in bentgrass greens management.
• Crew supervision.
• Aerification.
• Operational knowledge of golf course equipment and chemical application.

This highly responsible professional manages 18 holes on a golf course, the putting greens, and surrounding areas, covering 200 acres of property. Responsibilities include building maintenance, environmental/safety regulation and compliance, event organization, budgetary management of building use and facilities maintenance, and general supervision of a crew of approximately 5‑8 full‑time staff and 10‑20 part‑time student employees.

• Turfgrass Management.
• Delegate to others and ensure tasks are completed in a timely fashion.
• Up to date with processes regarding golf course maintenance.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Knowledge of UGA Golf Course Best Management Practices Guidelines.
• Proficiency with Irrigation software.

• Heavy lifting.
• Adverse weather conditions.
• Being on your feet for long periods of time.
• Driving as needed to perform job duties.

Training

• Responsible for onboarding, training, and continuing education of new as well as current employees. Allocate time each month for these activities to ensure employees feel comfortable with day‑to‑day tasks.

Employee Time Management

• Schedule work for employees within budgetary limits. Maintain an accurate tracking system updated daily. Make necessary adjustments promptly. Ensure accurate weekend scheduling. Justify any amounts that exceed or do not meet budget in writing.

Daily Scheduling and Supervision of Work

• Decide and post additional assignments before a subordinate’s first task. Keep an accurate Excel or similar work log detailing completed tasks and time required. Schedule to maximize efficiency. Responsible for hiring, firing, and performance evaluations of all subordinate employees, including grace‑period evaluations for new hires.

Management of the Timekeeping System

• Monitor and approve timecards in a timely manner. Ensure employees approve their own timecards promptly and maintain breaks and consistent card usage.

Supervise Field Irrigation Maintenance

• Perform all irrigation technician duties and work directly with the technician to maintain a fully operational irrigation system. Diagnose problems and select appropriate actions. Manage over 1,000 irrigation…