Second Assistant Superintendent

Norfolk Golf Club is a unique 9 hole golf club located in Westwood Massachusetts, 11 miles south of Boston. We are seeking an individual who is pursuing a career in the turf industry. While no formal education in turf is required, we do value prior education or plans to pursue education in the future.

We take pride in our ability to train and develop individuals, with different backgrounds, in golf course management. The successful candidate will not necessarily be the one with the most experience, but the one with the greatest desire to work in our team atmosphere while sharing our core values. It is important to note that our outgoing second assistant has used his experience with us to secure his next position, one step closer to his ultimate goal of becoming a Golf Course Superintendent.

The 2nd assistant superintendent is expected to be an integral part of the management team and be heavily involved in all aspects of golf course management. We operate with complete transparency and encourage team members to immerse themselves in all agronomic and business operations. This position is a tremendous opportunity to launch into the golf course and turf management fields. Some of the responsibilities include:

• Assisting in recruiting, hiring, scheduling, training, and performance management of crew. This is a leadership position which relies on motivational qualities and energy that builds a team culture among the crew. .

• Communicating with the Superintendent and Senior Assistant Superintendent in making daily golf course maintenance assignments in accordance with the agronomic / turf management plan.

• Ability to obtain Massachusetts Pesticide Applicator Licence. Work towards ensuring proper pesticide / fertilizer application and calibration.

• Assist our Mechanic to troubleshoot and maintain performance of equipment / tools / machinery.

• Assist with maintaining budgets, inventory, and other necessary projects.

• Execute a water management program that is coordinated with the Superintendent and Assistant to ensure performance and firm playing conditions.

• Troubleshoot, repair and have familiarity with irrigation systems

• Demonstrate the ability to manage and supervise crew on your own in the absence of Superintendent and Assistant.

• Work with and observe ongoing contracted construction such as bunker renovations, cart path installation, drainage projects, and irrigation installation (2028).

• Maintain a positive, respectful, attentive, and professional relationship with membership.

• Positive attitude and willingness to be coached, to learn, and to grow.