Assistant-in-Training

Assistant Golf Course Superintendent in Training
Norwood Hills Country Club – St. Louis, MO

About Norwood Hills
Norwood Hills Country Club is a 36-hole private club with a proud championship history, a loyal membership, and a collaborative, excellence-driven team culture. Known for our classic course design, exceptional conditions, and high standards, we are currently undertaking a multi-year renovation of our East Course—a project that will modernize infrastructure while honoring its historic architecture.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to help lead the day-to-day maintenance of our courses and to play a key role in supporting the renovation efforts.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Golf Course Superintendent, the Assistant Superintendent plays an integral role in executing daily golf course operations, supervising staff, implementing agronomic plans, and contributing to long-term projects—including the East Course renovation. This is a hands-on leadership position that offers strong professional development in all aspects of modern golf course management.

What You’ll Do

Leadership & Daily Operations

●     Assist with daily planning and supervision of crew assignments across East and West Courses
 

●     Train, mentor, and lead team members to ensure high-quality work and safe operations
 

●     Support course setup, mowing, detail work, and execution of agronomic practices
 

Renovation & Project Support

●     Collaborate with the Superintendent and contractors during the East Course renovation, including irrigation installation, drainage upgrades, bunker and green work, and grow-in phases
 

●     Help manage logistics and labor in support of renovation activities, balancing short-term needs with long-term goals
 

Water Management & Irrigation

●     Monitor and manage course moisture levels using meters, weather data, and hand-watering
 

●     Assist in troubleshooting and operating Toro irrigation systems
 

●     Coordinate closely with the Irrigation Tech to maintain consistent system performance
 

Agronomy & Turf Health

●     Scout for turf issues and contribute to pest and disease management strategies
 

●     Apply fertilizer and pesticide treatments using GPS-guided sprayers and maintain detailed records
 

●     Participate in the development and implementation of seasonal agronomic plans
 

Facility & Equipment Oversight

●     Ensure proper use and maintenance of turf equipment and tools
 

●     Help maintain a clean, organized, and professional maintenance facility
 

Qualifications

●     Certificate, associate, or bachelor’s degree in Turfgrass Management or related field preferred
 

●     2–4 years of golf course maintenance experience, with prior leadership responsibilities preferred
 

●     Missouri pesticide applicator license (or ability to obtain within 90 days)
 

●     Familiarity with irrigation systems
 

●     Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
 

●     Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in a physically demanding, outdoor environment
 

●     Willingness to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed
 

●     Enthusiasm for the game of golf and course presentation
 

What We Offer

●     Competitive compensation based on experience
 

●     Medical, dental, and vision insurance
 

●     401(k) with club match
 

●     Paid time off and holidays
 

●     Uniform and daily meal allowance
 

●     GCSAA and chapter dues paid
 

●     Golf privileges
 

●     Professional development and opportunities for advancement
 

Why Norwood Hills?
At Norwood Hills, you’ll be part of a supportive team committed to delivering first-class course conditions and building toward the future. With a major renovation underway, this is a unique opportunity to contribute to something lasting while growing your leadership, agronomic, and project management skills in a dynamic two-course environment.

 

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