Assistant Superintendent

The Grounds Crew at Maketewah Country Club is looking for strong-willed, motivated individuals to join our team. Currently, we are looking to fill an Assistant Superintendent position. We pride ourselves on providing championship-level playing conditions to our Members and guests on a daily basis. To do this, we need a strong group with a team-based mindset.

Known as one of the longest-standing United States Open qualifying courses, Maketewah is a true test of golf. Now also hosting the LPGA Queen City Classic. Minutes from downtown Cincinnati, hand-crafted by Donald Ross, MCC is full of character and speaks to Ohio Valley’s natural beauty.

What We Are Looking For:
- Positive attitude is #1. Buy into the culture of excellence and being 1% better every day
- A strong work ethic with an eagerness to learn
- Reliability and commitment to team goals

Assistant Superintendents -- You will be working directly with the Superintendent to:
- Ensure quality control of all course maintenance
- Train all employees to operate all equipment safely and efficiently
- Prepare short-term and long-term agronomic strategies for golf course maintenance
- Perform fertility and moisture management practices
- Perform aerification and cultural practices
- Communicate daily with Pro Shop staff on course setup and special operations
- Monitor and track budget usage, rainfall, green speed/firmness, pesticide/fertilizer inventories, and more

We also have a special project for Assistant Superintendents over the winter to better prepare you for that next step. Such as building a zero-based budget for a similar caliber course, creating a spray program for all playing surfaces with a competitive budget, etc. We are dedicated to ensuring your growth and readiness for a Superintendent position.
 

Full-Time Benefits:
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance options
- HSA Contributions
- 401k
- Uniforms provided
- Lunch provided
- Golfing privileges
- Potential for career advancement

Why Join Us?
- Be part of a motivated, tight-knit crew that takes pride in our work
- Get hands-on experience maintaining top-tier turfgrass conditions
- Opportunities to grow beyond the average golf course maintenance professional

If you’re dependable, hard-working, and have a positive attitude, we want you on our team!