Assistant Superintendent
Wannamoisett Country Club – Rumford, Rhode Island
About the Club
Wannamoisett Country Club is a private, 18-hole Donald Ross design (1914). Ross once said, “This is the best layout I have ever made.”
The club hosted the 1931 PGA Championship and annually hosts the Northeast Amateur, one of the top amateur events in the world. Ranked #2 in Rhode Island and consistently listed as a Top 100 Classic Course by Golf Digest.
The club recently completed a major renovation as part of a Master Plan with architect Andrew Green, including expanded greens, rebuilt bunkers with Better Billy Bunker, new tees, added native areas, reshaped fairways, and updated irrigation. Continued Master Plan work makes this an exciting time to join our team.
Position Overview
Wannamoisett is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Assistant Superintendent who wants to grow professionally in a fast-paced environment. We place a strong emphasis on character, work ethic, and teamwork.
We tailor the role to the selected candidate—whether you are gaining final experience before pursuing a superintendent position or coming off internships ready for your first management job.
We have a proven track record of career advancement: in the past year, two current or former assistants earned superintendent positions.
Responsibilities
- Assist with daily staff scheduling, training, and supervision
- Promote and maintain a safe work environment
- Oversee and perform chemical and fertilizer applications
- Moisture management and hand-watering
- Irrigation scheduling, troubleshooting, and repair
- Equipment setup for daily operations
- Use TaskTracker and Playbooks for labor and application records
- Assist with agronomic planning and budgeting
- Lead and complete assigned projects
- Active role in tournament preparation, including the Northeast Amateur
Educational Requirements
Qualifications
- Degree or certificate in Turfgrass Management or related field preferred
- Prior golf course experience required; previous leadership experience preferred
- RI pesticide license or ability to obtain within 60 days
- Positive attitude, strong communication skills, and a commitment to high standards
Job Benefits
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $70,000+ depending on experience
Benefits:
- Reduced winter schedule with four-day weekends
- Career mentoring and superintendent placement assistance
- Transitional housing available (potentially longer)
- Lunch provided
- Golf privileges
- Uniforms and work apparel
- Opportunities to work national and local tournaments
- Full club benefits package including health insurance and 401(k)
- Christmas bonus
Date Job is Available
Salary
$70,000 to $75,000 per year
Overtime: No
Job Application Instructions
Please email a resume and cover letter to Mark. Phone calls with any questions are welcome. The start date is flexible.
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