Assistant Superintendent

Club Background

We are currently looking to add a talented Assistant Superintendent to join our staff for the 2024 season and beyond.  Metuchen Golf and Country Club is a private club located in Edison, NJ and incorporated in 1915. The club offers a championship 18-hole golf course, pool, dining and fitness facilities to its members. The membership is currently full and thriving. The Club has committed to investing into its facilities and golf course with major capital improvements over the past 5 years. We routinely host and support NJSGA and NJPGA tournaments and qualifier events. 

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated team player with a strong sense of urgency and a tremendous eye for detail. You will be an integral member of the management team and responsible for the overall conditioning of the course.  We encourage critical thinkers and be able to challenge yourself and others on the staff. . 

The Assistant Superintendent will have a key role in the completion of course renovations, as our goal is to complete the majority of the work in-house where applicable.  The club is in the process of installing a new 1200 GPM Watertronics pump station and new pump house building along with a new irrigation system is on the horizon.  We have also initiated a bunker renovation program this spring and have plans for new forward tees later this season.

We value career driven individuals that are eager to learn and be mentored. New graduates of Turf Programs are welcome and encouraged to apply.  It is our intention to prepare you for the next step on your career path. Every day will be an opportunity for you to learn and develop the necessary skills to move forward in this challenging industry.      

Work and family life balance is important here at Metuchen GCC.  The typical work week is approximately 45-48 hours

Course Management: 

• Communicate with management, staff and membership to create an efficient operation and maintain high quality playing conditions 
• Provide an active voice in the management and conditioning of the course
• Identify disease and turf health issues on the golf course and grounds.
• Oversee and perform daily course maintenance activities – mowing, rolling, course setup, watering and bunker maintenance.
• Hand watering is done on an as needed basis and moisture levels are monitored by TDR readings.
• Participate in special projects – aeration, drainage, tree removal and pruning, bunker renovation, tee renovation and maintenance building improvements.
• Train personnel in daily course maintenance activities and safety practices.
• Participate in winter snow removal – truck and snow thrower operation

 Fertilizer and Pesticide Management:

• Obtain and maintain a NJ pesticide and Fertilizer license within 90 Days.
• Safely handle and apply herbicides, insecticides, fungicides and fertilizers.
• Calibrate equipment for the use of liquid and granular fertilizers and pesticides.
• Organize chemical and fertilizer inventory and record keeping.

 Irrigation System and Water Management: 

• Successfully manage water usage on greens, tees, fairways and rough through irrigation system operation and hand watering.
• Maintain irrigation system from spring start up through fall winterization.
• Repair irrigation system and components – troubleshoot problems and repair leaks.