Assistant Superintendent

Elevate Your Career at a Premier 45-Hole Private Club

Are you a motivated turfgrass professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career at a high-end private golf club ? The Golf Club at Lansdowne is seeking an Assistant Superintendent who is passionate about championship-level course conditioning, team leadership, and professional development .

Located in scenic Loudoun County, VA , our 45-hole private club is attached to a luxury 4-star resort and continues to grow with over 700+ members . Our courses include:

• Robert Trent Jones II Course (1989) - A classic parkland-style course with Bent/Poa sand-based greens, Meyer Zoysia fairways, and Penncross tees , featuring elevated greens, strategic bunkering, and stunning views of the Potomac River .
• Greg Norman Championship Course (2004) - A modern links-style design with A1-A4 Bentgrass sand-based greens, Penn Trio fairways and tees, dramatic elevation changes, deep-faced bunkers, and risk-reward for shot making .
• Sharkbite (9-hole course) - A family-friendly yet challenging layout designed to sharpen short-game skills and introduce new players to the game.

• Varied Turfgrass Management - Working with multiple turf varieties (
  Bentgrass, Poa, Zoysia, and Bermuda ) across different microclimates and soil conditions.
• Mid-Atlantic Transition Zone - Managing cool-season turf in one of the most challenging agronomic regions in the U.S.
• Irrigation & Drainage Management - Operating two advanced irrigation systems (
  Toro Lynx & Rain Bird Nimbus II ) across 485 acres , along with subsurface drainage and moisture management strategies .
• Pest & Disease Management - Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach to combat Dollar Spot, Summer Patch, and Bentgrass Decline .

• New lease equipment packages every two years .
• Flowtronex MCI Pump Station for advanced irrigation efficiency.
• Cart path repair projects to enhance playability and aesthetics.
• Laser grading of tees for superior consistency and performance.
• SOX pond erosion control projects to protect and restore critical areas.
• Fleet of modern equipment - Including GPS-guided sprayers and advanced moisture meters .
• On-Site Agronomy Facilities - Large maintenance building with a dedicated chemical storage/mixing area, equipment repair shop, and staff training room .
• Use of Technology - Precision turf management through GPS mapping, drone imagery, and moisture sensors .

• Rotating weekend schedule to ensure time for personal and professional development.
• Time off for industry events and educational opportunities .

We want someone who is:

• A great communicator - able to lead and motivate a team.
• Career-driven - looking to grow into a Superintendent role.
• Eager to learn - open to new agronomic practices and innovations.
• Detail-oriented - committed to high standards of course conditioning.
• Highly motivated - proactive and able to take initiative.

• Forebay Reconstruction (Winter 2025)
• SOX Erosion Repair (Winter 2025)
• Continuation of Master Drainage Plan (Winter 2025)
• Bunker Alterations for RTJ II Course (Winter 2025)
• RTJ Irrigation System Replacement (August 2026)
• SGA Renovation (Summer 2026)

If you're ready to take the next step in your golf course maintenance career and want to be part of a dynamic team at a prestigious club , we'd love to hear from you!

As an Assistant Superintendent , you won't be limited to just one course - you'll gain diverse experience across all three courses while working closely with the Director of Agronomy and Superintendents . Your responsibilities will include:

• Daily course maintenance & playability enhancements.
• Team leadership - training, developing, and managing staff.
• Moisture management & turf health strategies.
• Cultural practices and pesticide/fertilizer applications.
• Project management - contributing to future capital improvements
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