Assistant Superintendent

Position: Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Reports to: Golf Course Superintendent

FLSA Status: Exempt/Salary Position

Compensation: $65,000 to $75.000 Commensurate with Experience

Relocation: Relocation Assistance Provided

Employment: Full-time

Location: Brook Hollow Golf Club

8301 Harry Hines Boulevard

Dallas, Texas 75235

About the Club and Course:

Brook Hollow Golf Club, founded in 1920, is member-owned and is one of the premier private clubs in the southwestern United States. Brook Hollow has all the amenities of a country club, dining, racquets, and aquatics, but is known for its golf experience. The Club’s A. W. Tillinghast, 18-hole golf course, was renovated in 2020 to its original design that included installation of a Toro 2-wire irrigation system and a pump station, Tahoma 31 Bermudagrass fairways, tees, and rough, 7-7-7 Bentgrass greens with Sub-air and Hydronics systems for controlling sub-surface temperature and air/gas exchange. Brook Hollow has hosted numerous tournaments, including multiple Trans-Miss amateur championships, the USGA Mid-Amateur, as well as USGA and Texas Golf Association championships and qualifiers.

Position Summary:

The Assistant Golf Course Superintendent will assist in providing daily championship-level golf course conditions. The Assistant will assist in daily and long-term course maintenance, leading, overseeing, training, developing, coaching, and supporting the maintenance team, utilizing state-of-the-art technology in the operations and maintenance of the course.

Position Trajectory:

This is an opportunity where you will learn and experience agronomic practices, enhance your leadership skills, and learn and use the latest technology that will prepare you for your next opportunity. Such as a promotional opportunity within Brook Hollow, as existing leadership will be moving on to other opportunities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assisting with daily assignments, providing guidance, training, coaching, and assistance, ensuring work is completed as expected and in a timely manner.
• Assisting the team and providing guidance and leadership with the implementation of the agronomic plan and budget for the course and grounds.
• Identifying, evaluating, and recommending corrective action for agronomic problem areas, including fungi, pests, and drainage issues.
• Assist in safely and accurately mixing and recording chemicals, and apply or oversee the application of pesticide and fertilizer applications.
• Assisting the team and providing oversight in the daily set-up and maintenance of the course, including routine course maintenance, chemical applications, and equipment operations.
• Assisting and overseeing the team with water management and inspecting the irrigation system, identifying issues, and implementing corrective action.
• Assisting in the evaluation, planning, and implementation of long-term and short-term projects related to renovations, repairs, and care and maintenance of the course.
• Assisting in the training of new and existing staff in golf course equipment operations, safety procedures, and the expectations of the Club.
• Educating and ensuring the team is aware of and following safe work practices, and that maintenance facilities and equipment are safe, clean, and organized.

Qualifications (knowledge, skills, and abilities):

• Previous golf course maintenance experience as an intern, AIT, or assistant.
• Knowledge of pest control products and their applications.
• Knowledge of fertilizer products and their applications.
• Knowledge of irrigation utilization, drainage installation, repair, and maintenance.
• Have a current state pesticide applicator license or the ability to acquire a license.
• Ability to learn and use turf technology.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• A Bachelor’s, Associate’s, or Certification in turf grass management, or related experience.

Benefits:

• Group medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401 (k) retirement plan with Club matching contribution up to 3%.
• Paid Time Off.
• The club covers the costs of GCSAA membership and attendance at local conferences.
• Golf privileges.
• Club provided meals.
• Uniform allowance.