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Job description
The Beverly Country Club, located in Chicago Illinois, is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented 1st Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to join a high-performance agronomy team during an exciting period of capital investment, championship conditioning, and long-term infrastructure planning. This role is ideal for an aspiring Superintendent who wants hands-on leadership experience, deep agronomic development, and involvement in major improvement projects at a historic private club.
Total annual rounds: 20,000
Total staff: 30 (12 full-time, 18 part-time)
Turf types:Greens: 007 Bentgrass
Fairways: Declaration Bentgrass / Poa annua
Tees: Declaration Bentgrass / Poa annua
Rough: Poa annua, Perennial Ryegrass, TallFescue, Kentucky Bluegrass
Irrigation system: Toro
Equipment: John Deere & Toro—$1.1M newly purchased, all owned
SUCCESS TRAITS OF INDIVIDUAL:
Strong leadership skills
Reliable and consistent
Hands-on and actively engaged
Able to teach and also be coached
Hardworking and dedicated
Team-oriented
Sees the big picture
Detail-driven and professional
INITIAL PRIORITIES OF POSITION:
Learn the property, staff, and daily operational flow
Establish consistency in course conditioning and detailed presentation
Integrate into the management team and support a positive staff culture
Take ownership of irrigation and moisture management
Assist with fertilizer and pesticide applications
Support and participate in ongoing course improvement projects
Help reinforce and elevate the standards and expectations across the property
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND APTITUDE:
Staff scheduling, training, and daily leadership
Irrigation system operation, troubleshooting, and repair
Moisture management and hand watering
Daily course setup and execution of maintenance standards
Cultural practices including aerification, topdressing, and grooming
Participation in drainage and turf improvement projects
Tournament preparation and execution (including Western Amateur)
Equipment operation and ability to train staff
Support implementation of upcoming capital improvements
Strong communication and ability to hold self and team accountable
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Certificate, Associate, or Bachelor’s degree in Turfgrass Management (preferred but not required)
4–7 years of progressive golf course maintenance experience
Supervisory or crew leadership experience
Experience with fertilizer and pesticide applications
Strong irrigation and water management skills
Illinois pesticide license or ability to obtain
Ability to excel in a high-expectation, detail-oriented environment
Candidates without preferred education will be considered if experience is strong
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Salary range: $76,000–$90,000
4% 401(k) match
PTO / Vacation
Uniforms provided
Free food
Career advancement opportunities through exposure to capital projects, irrigation renovation, tournament prep, and high-end daily operations
ABOUT US:
The Beverly Country Club is a historic private club on the south side of Chicago known for championship-level conditioning, a proud membership, and ongoing reinvestment in course infrastructure. The agronomy team is committed to delivering elite playing conditions built on accountability, attention to detail, consistency, and professionalism.
The club supports long-term career development through education, certification support, modern equipment, and meaningful involvement in decision-making and project execution. Beverly will host the Western Amateur this year and is planning significant capital projects, including a new irrigation system and bunker drainage work.
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