2nd Assistant Superintendent
Winnetka Golf Club is currently seeking a highly motivated turfgrass professional to join our team for the 2026 season. Located on the north shore of Chicago, Winnetka Golf Club is a premier 27 hole public golf facility, featuring an 18 hole championship golf course, as well as a challenging 9 hole par 3 course. The 2nd assistant will play a crucial role in the overall care of both of these golf courses.
About the club: Winnetka golf club was originally designed by William Langford in 1917. The club later built a 9 hole par 3 course on newly acquired land on the south end of the property. The entire property was closed for the better part of 18 months to undergo a full renovation, and opened up to the public again in the fall of 2024. The project was intended to address serious water retention issues, and was consulted on by the army corps of engineers. Led by architect Rick Jacobson, the entire property was stripped of its turf, and recontoured to provide a new challenging playing experience for its patrons.
Changes made during the project include:
Newly contoured fairways
New green expansions, allowing for more pin locations
Addition of multiple new forward and back tees
Crystal blue links fairways, tees, and approaches
007/poa greens
Entirely new bunkering
New drainage system
Significantly improved rainbird irrigation system
The 2nd assistant superintendent will be responsible for many aspects of golf course maintenance, including but not limited to:
Mowing of all short grass surfaces on the golf course
Course setup
Management of the grounds crew and any summer interns
Granular/spray applications
Irrigation troubleshoot/repair
Scheduling overnight irrigation
Hand watering
Disease scouting
Above all else, we are seeking someone with a strong work ethic and desire to have a career as a golf course superintendent. This is an opportunity to join a young, ambitious management team, who have a focus on preparing assistants to take the next step in their careers.
Educational Requirements
2 year turf certificate is preferred, but not required
Experience Requirements
At least 2 seasons of progressive experience in the turf industry is strongly preferred, but not required. We are willing to invest the time and resources into the right candidate, as long as the correct attitude and willingness to learn is present.
Special Requirements
A positive attitude and willingness to learn is all we require
Job Benefits
Competitive hourly wage
generous pto package - scheduled time off highly encouraged throughout the season
health/dental/vision insurance
401k with company match
golfing privileges at kempersports properties
tournament volunteer experience
uniform allowance
Date Job is Available
Salary
$22 to $25 per hour
Overtime: Yes
Job Application Instructions
email resume and cover letter to edavis@kempersports.com
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