Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
Listed on 2026-03-09
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Sports/Fitness/Wellness
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Management
General Management
Position Summary
Craft Farms Golf Resort is seeking a motivated, career-driven Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to join our 36-hole semi-private facility on the Alabama Gulf Coast. This is a hands‑on leadership role offering significant growth opportunity within a high‑volume, year-round operation.
The selected candidate will work directly alongside the Superintendent in all aspects of daily maintenance and long‑term agronomic planning. This position is ideal for a turf professional who wants to lead from the front while preparing for a future Superintendent role.
Unique Career OpportunityOver the next two years, our facility will undergo a comprehensive greens renovation program on both courses, providing the Assistant Superintendent with valuable, real‑world experience in:
- Greens reconstruction and renovation planning in 2027 and 2028
- Grow‑in management and establishment practices
- Irrigation adjustments during establishment phases
- Fertility and plant health programming during grow‑in
- Managing playability and member expectations during transition
This is an exceptional opportunity to gain hands‑on grow‑in experience at a 36-hole facility — a credential that significantly strengthens future advancement opportunities.
Key Responsibilities- Lead and actively participate in daily maintenance operations
- Supervise, train, and motivate crew members
- Assist with fertility, plant protect ant, and cultural programs
- Calibrate and apply pesticides and fertilizers (licensed or ability to obtain)
- Monitor turf health and communicate agronomic observations
- Assist with irrigation scheduling, repairs, and water management
- Support budgeting, inventory control, and record keeping
- Assume Superintendent duties in their absence
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Golf privileges
- Continuing education and professional development support
- Clear pathway toward Superintendent advancement
- 401K with company match up to 4%
- Degree or certificate in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, or related field preferred
- Minimum 2 years of golf course maintenance experience
- Alabama pesticide applicator license or ability to obtain within 90 days
- Strong work ethic with a hands‑on leadership style
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Desire for long‑term career growth in golf course management
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