Assistant Superintendent

The mission of the Agronomy Team at Karsten  is simple: find the missing piece of our puzzle—an Assistant Superintendent who wants to be fully involved in planning, budgeting, agronomy strategy, and the daily pursuit of excellence. Karsten is not a typical golf club. It is a proving ground for some of the best players in the world, a place where elite performance is expected, and where perfect turf conditions are not the goal—they’re the standard.

Position Overview

As Assistant Superintendent, you will play a key role in daily course preparation, staff leadership, irrigation management, and agronomic decision-making. This position involves hands-on work as the culture in our organization is about leading by example and working together to accomplish our goals on a daily-basis . You’ll collaborate closely with the Superintendent to uphold the standards that define Karsten's reputation for excellence and build relationships with your team that will last forever.

If you’re passionate, driven, detail-oriented, and eager to grow into a future Superintendent role, this opportunity offers the training, exposure, and environment to accelerate your career.  

Club Highlights

• A proven development ground for elite players preparing for professional golf

• No committees, no social-club distractions—just pure, championship-level agronomy

• A singular mission: deliver the hardest, purest, and most consistent playing conditions possible

• State-of-the-art systems, equipment, and technology across the entire property

• Entire course infrastructure—from pumphouse to equipment fleet—is new or being newly implemented

Traits We’re Seeking

• Hands-on leader who works alongside the team to execute high standards

• Passionate, driven, and committed to personal and professional excellence

• Eager to learn industry best practices from a supportive network of top professionals

• Strong work ethic, career ambition, and genuine interest in becoming a Superintendent

• High attention to detail with a love for golf and golf course architecture

• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to build trust and relationships

• Focused, forward-thinking attitude with the capacity to help shape a world-class agronomy operation

Knowledge, Responsibilities & Aptitude

• Understanding of fertilizers, insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, and soil amendments

• Ability to calibrate sprayers/spreaders and perform turf-related math with confidence

• Working knowledge of C3 and C4 turf physiology

• Provide agronomic recommendations and contribute solutions to elevate playing conditions

• Lead staff scheduling, task execution, training, safety, and accountability

• Maintain detailed records of chemical applications, moisture management, cultural practices, and inspections

• Assist with interviewing, hiring, and supervision of the Agronomy team

• Help manage irrigation scheduling and hand-watering of surfaces

• Participate in cultural practices including aerification, topdressing, mowing, and course setup

• Support course preparation for high-level events and tournaments

• Commit to professional growth through organizations, seminars, volunteer opportunities, and continuing education

• Uphold environmental and safety standards at all times

Application instructions: Please send a cover and resume as one PDF directed to Mr. Kyle Callahan, Golf Course Superintendent. Interviews will be conducted as soon as possible and the position will close when best candidate is chosen.