Assistant Golf Course Superintendent – Hackensack Golf Club

Hackensack Golf Club is seeking a motivated and career-driven Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to join a highly professional and hard-working agronomy team. This is an excellent opportunity to work at a premier, historic metro-New York private club with an active capital improvement program and strong commitment to professional development.

• Classic Charles Banks design undergoing in-house restoration under direction of Rees Jones
• 2025 Maintenance Budget: $2.5 million. Capital Budget: $300,000–$500,000
• Annual Rounds:
  Approximately 23,000 per year; 15–18 outings annually
• Staffing:
  Approximately 25 seasonal employees and 8 full-time employees
• Turf Types:
  • Greens/Tees/Fairways – Bent/Poa
  • Rough – Tall Fescue/Bluegrass/Rye
• Equipment:
  Mostly Toro
• Future Projects:
  • Expansion of maintenance facility with 6 equipment bays & 4 material storage bins
  • #17 green-side bunker restoration and multiple tee box restorations
• Recent Improvements:
  Renovations to holes #8, 9, and 10 (bunkers, tees, green expansions); clubhouse upgrades including pro shop, bag room, and balcony
• Future Events:
  • 2026 – USGA Senior Amateur Sectional Qualification and NJ Seniors
  • 2030 – MGA Mid-Am
  • 2033 – NJSGA Open

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Outstanding leadership and communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Driven, self-motivated, career-oriented
• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment

• Become familiar with crew management practices and provide consistent daily leadership.
• Learn, understand, and execute all aspects of golf course maintenance operations.
• Take initiative in monitoring course conditions and addressing issues proactively.
• Support the Superintendent in planning and carrying out cultural practices, ongoing projects, and day-to-day maintenance tasks.

• Assist in all daily golf course maintenance operations
• Lead, train, motivate, and supervise staff
• Schedule and plan daily tasks and projects
• Perform and oversee fertilizer and pesticide applications
• Execute irrigation and water management strategies; troubleshoot system issues
• Maintain records for applications, water usage, and cultural programs
• Monitor turf health, moisture, disease pressure, and environmental conditions
• Ensure efficient execution of in-house restoration projects and capital improvements
• Uphold and model HGC’s strong commitment to work ethic, professionalism, and course excellence

• 4–7 years of relevant golf course maintenance experience
• Required
  
  Education:
  
  Certificate, Associate, or Bachelor’s degree in Turfgrass Management or related field
• Experience with bentgrass/poa management in the Northeast preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational abilities
• Pesticide Applicator License (or ability to obtain quickly)
• Note:
  Education requirements are required and cannot be offset with experience.

• $85,000
• On-site housing
• 401(k) with 3% match
• PTO/Vacation
• Short- and long-term disability
• Continued education (local & national seminars)
• Uniforms
• Free meals

Hackensack Golf Club, founded in 1899, is a traditional metro New York club located in Oradell, New Jersey. The club features an 18-hole Charles Banks design and is actively restoring classic Banks architectural elements under the guidance of Rees Jones. The agronomy team at Hackensack is dedicated to delivering exceptional playing conditions through disciplined maintenance practices, innovation, and a strong internal work ethic.

Our team culture emphasizes professionalism, collaboration, and continuous improvement.