Assistant Superintendent

Finley Golf Club is located right off the campus of UNC in Chapel Hill, NC. Both Men's and Women's golf teams call Finley their home with a 18 hole course and 20 acre dual practice facility. 

 

Course Overview

The course and new team practice facility underwent renovations in 2022/2023 including TifEagle Greens, Bunker solutions install, irrigation, new USGA Spec greens, 2 additional holes with multiple hole layout changes, additional tees, and one 007 XL bentgrass PG. On the course the fairways are 419, Tees are a mix of 419 and Zeon Zoysia, Collars are Tahoma 31, approaches are a mix of 419 and Tahoma 31, and the rough is predominantly 419. All irrigation is Toro Infinity heads with HDPE piping throughout the course with Toro Lynx powering it all. The equipment fleet is mostly on a 4 year lease (entering year 3) and all Toro other than the tractors.

 

You will report directly to the Head Superintendent along with the Golf Course Sr. Assistant Superintendent and the Team Area Sr. Assistant Superintendent. There will be an A.I.T. under yourself with 1-2 interns in the summers. Winter time crew staff of 12 and summer crew staff of 20+ , along with 2 mechanics.

 

Your daily jobs will be more on the 18 hole course, but also to help at the team facility when needed. 

 

Current and Upcoming Events or Projects:

-15M Golf Team Clubhouse currently underway with complication in AUG 26

-Rebuild PG and #10 Black Tee due to utility work in MAR-APR 26

-Renovate Tees and Approaches every summer (3-6 holes at a time)

-April 2026 Carolina Challenge Cup (Women's College event)

-April 2026 Men's Tarheel Intercollegiate (Men’s College Event)

-May 2026 NCAA Regional National Championship (Women’s College event)

-June 2026 PGA First Tee National Championship (Youth Golf Event)

-October 2026 Ruth Chris Invitational (Women’s College Event)

 

Daily tasks are, but not limited to:

-Pesticide/Fertility Applications

-Running a Weekend

-Daily setup jobs

-Irrigation repairs

-Shop/Chemical inventory

-Filling in for Sr. Assistants or Superintendent when needed

-Assigning crew daily jobs

-Ability to organize and execute projects

 

Assistant Superintendent Expectations:

-Ability to multitask

-Excellent communicator

-Ability to train staff on assignments and equipment

-An understanding of Sr. Assistant’s and Superintendents goals

-Hard work mindset

-Can do attitude

-Team Player

-Ensure a safe work place

-Ability to problem solve common issues

-Ability to lift 50lbs over their head

 

Work Experience:

-1-3 years as a A.I.T., Irrigation/Spray Tech, or Assistant Superintendent

 

Education:

-2 or 4 year Turf Degree

 

Certification/License 

-Must possess or obtain within 90 days of hire, a NC pesticide applicator’s license

-Must possess a valid driver’s license

 

Benefits:

-Health, Dental and Vision insurance

-401k

-Uniforms

-PTO

-Golf Privileges

-Meal discount in Club House

-Golf shop discount

-Paid association dues, seminars, and continuing education 

-University privileges

 

Position:

-Full-Time Salary

-Compensation $45,000 - $50,000

-Application open till filled

-Preferred start date between March 16th and 23rd

 

Please send cover letter and resume to Head Superintendent Jacob Campbell: jwcampbell23@gmail.com 

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