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Assistant Superintendent

Full-time

Established in 1900, Wichita Country Club is considered the oldest country club west of the Mississippi River to have golf from inception. The Club is viewed as one of the premier clubs in the Midwest as it epitomizes the game at its best. Playing conditions are the top priority which requires turf managers to apply innovative strategies and ideas.  

 

Wichita Country Club is excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity of Assistant Superintendent. This position will report directly to the Golf Course Superintendent and be a vital part of the agronomy team in keeping our course in championship condition on a consistent basis. The energetic and self-motivated candidate should possess a strong desire to be a Superintendent in the future.

 

Wichita Country Club Golf Course/Maintenance Facts

Course Renovation complete in 2024

Facility - 18 hole golf course with practice facilities 

Architect -William H. Diddel 

Master plan initiated in 2012- Architect Tripp Davis

Greens – USGA, Pure Distinction bentgrass, precisionaire drainage.

Tees – Meyer zoysia

Fairways - Meyer Zoysia 

Primary Rough – Turf Type Tall Fescue 

Clubhouse lawns - Turf type Tall Fescue 

Bunkers – Z-line and Better Billy Bunkers with Arkansas  premier white sand

Maintenance Equipment -  mostly Toro

Irrigation - Toro and Rainbird

Staff - 3 FT assistants in addition to 20 to 25 employees during season

Educational Requirements

-Agronomy/turfgrass degree and/or certificate in Golf Course Turf Management from an accredited school preffered, but not required

Experience Requirements

-Person of strong character and integrity 

-Balance of confidence to make decisions yet humble enough to ask for help

-Calm and rational in stressful situations 

-Assist and support Superintendent at all times 

-Proven leadership and management skills, Leader by example 

-Energetic, hardworking, passionate and career-oriented 

-Handle multiple tasks concurrently, attention to detail, actively seek solutions to problems

-Ability to hire, train, schedule, lead and supervise staff to achieve high efficiency, while creating a team atmosphere 

-Interact well with other departments such as Golf Operations on a daily basis or as needed

-Execute accurate pesticide/fertilizer applications

-Trouble shoot/repair irrigation issues 

-Current Commercial Pesticide License, or willingness to obtain one within 90 days

-Supervise and achieve high quality playing conditions, on a daily basis, with a diverse multinational staff

Job Benefits

-2 weekends off in a row (work every 3rd weekend) 

-401k matching up to 4%

-Health/vision/dental/life insurance, club covers 50% of cost

- $600 PUD Clothing allowance at pro shop

-Meals provided 

-Paid local and national dues

-Paid time off

-Continuing education  

-Golfing privileges 

-Salary range - $40,000 - $70,000

Date Job is Available

Salary

$40,000 to $70,000 per year

Overtime: No

Job Application Instructions

Email resume to curtis@wichitacountryclub.org


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