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Bloom Golf Partners lists this ASSITANT SUPERINTENDENT – ARGYLE COUNTRY CLUB opportunity in northern, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Argyle Country Club is seeking a hard-working, self-motivated Assistant Superintendent to join its Greens & Grounds team. This is an excellent opportunity for an emerging or experienced turf professional to work alongside a strong management team while gaining hands-on experience across all areas of golf course maintenance and improvement.
The Assistant Superintendent will work closely with the Director of Greens & Grounds and share responsibility with our established Assistant Superintendent and Equipment Manager. The ideal candidate will be comfortable leading small crews, performing hands-on maintenance work, and taking ownership of daily responsibilities.
CLUB HIGHLIGHTS
2025 Maintenance Budget : $1.6 million operating budget; capital budget varies annually
Total Annual Rounds: Approximately 20,000, with 12-20 outings annually
Total Staff: 4 managers, 5 full-time hourly employees, and 6 seasonal hourly employees
Typical Work Schedule: March-October: Monday-Friday, 40-55 hours per week, plus every other weekend
November-February: Monday-Friday, approximately 35 hours per week, plus frost call every other weekend
Turf Types: Poa/bentgrass push-up greens, Iron Cutter bermudagrass tees and fairways, and mixed cool-season rough
Future Projects: Cart path replacement, driving range improvements, clubhouse grounds improvements, and multiple small drainage projects
Equipment: John Deere GPS sprayers and fairway equipment, Kress robotic rough mowers, and a mixed capital equipment fleet; mowing and spraying equipment is leased
Future Events: April 2027 - Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Women's Championship
June 2028 - Maryland Junior Amateur (boys & girls)
Sept/Oct 2028 - Middle Atlantic Amateur Championship
October 2031 - Maryland Senior Open
June 2033 - Maryland Women's Amateur
SUCCESS TRAITS OF INDIVIDUAL
Hard-working, self-motivated, and willing to contribute alongside the team
Comfortable working in all weather conditions and performing hands-on golf course maintenance tasks
Able to manage, motivate, and provide direction to small crews of hourly employees
Responsible, dependable, and capable of working with minimal supervision
Organized and able to prioritize multiple responsibilities throughout the day
Willing to learn, grow professionally, and take ownership of assigned responsibilities
INITIAL PRIORITIES OF POSITION
Learn Argyle's golf course, maintenance practices, team structure, and daily operating rhythm
Build strong working relationships with the Director of Greens & Grounds, fellow Assistant Superintendent, and Equipment Manager
Become familiar with the Club's irrigation, fertility, pesticide, water management, and equipment practices
Earn the trust of the team by being dependable, hands-on, and willing to lead from the front
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND APTITUDE
Assist with daily golf course maintenance and preparation of the course for play
Participate in pesticide and fertilizer applications, water management, and irrigation repair
Operate and maintain golf course equipment and assist with equipment-related tasks as needed
Lead and motivate hourly employees and small crews to complete daily assignments efficiently
Assist with clubhouse grounds maintenance and property-wide landscape responsibilities
Support budgeting, purchasing, inventory, and project management responsibilities
Assist with ongoing golf course improvements and future capital and maintenance projects
Help maintain playing conditions across Poa/bentgrass greens, bermudagrass tees and fairways, and cool-season rough
Work collaboratively with the Director and management team while exercising sound judgment and initiative
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Certificate or formal education in turfgrass management, agronomy, horticulture, or a related field preferred
Relevant golf course maintenance experience is preferred, but no minimum number of years is required
Additional hands-on experience may offset the preferred educational background
Ability to perform typical golf course maintenance tasks, including spraying, equipment operation, and irrigation repair
Maryland Pesticide & Fertilizer Applicator Licenses preferred, or ability to obtain required licensing
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Health insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
10 days vacation
10 days personal time
Short-term disability
Local & national professional dues
Uniforms
Complimentary meals
ABOUT US
Founded in Washington, D.C. in 1921, Argyle Country Club moved to its current location in Silver Spring, Maryland, in 1945. The course was designed by Perc LeDuc and recently renovated by architect Joel Weiman. Argyle is home to a strong golfing community, including PGA Tour Member Denny McCarthy, who grew
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