Assistant Superintendent

Basking Ridge Country Club

Assistant Golf Course Superintendent (Exempt)

Basking Ridge Country Club is a premier private club located in beautiful Basking Ridge, New Jersey. The club features a championship golf course known for its exceptional conditioning, scenic layout, and commitment to providing an outstanding member experience. As part of Heritage Golf Group, one of the fastest-growing golf club ownership and management companies in the United States, Basking Ridge Country Club is dedicated to excellence in course conditions, service, and operational standards.

Position Summary

The Assistant Golf Course Superintendent is a salaried, exempt leadership role responsible for supporting the Golf Course Superintendent in the planning, coordination, and execution of all golf course and grounds maintenance operations.

This position plays a key role in staff leadership, operational decision-making, and turf management strategy while helping ensure optimal playing conditions and adherence to safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Reporting directly to the Golf Course Superintendent, the Assistant Superintendent exercises independent judgment, leads maintenance operations, and provides day-to-day supervision of the golf course maintenance team. This role may assume full operational responsibility in the Superintendent’s absence.

Key Competencies & Expectations

• Demonstrated leadership, integrity, and commitment to excellence
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and delegate work effectively
• Passion for turfgrass management and golf course conditioning
• Working knowledge of golf rules and course playability standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Flexibility to work varied schedules, including weekends and extended hours as operationally required

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, scheduling, and overseeing daily golf course maintenance operations, including course setup and conditioning
• Provide direct supervision and leadership to maintenance staff, including participation in hiring, training, coaching, and performance management
• Monitor turf health, course conditions, irrigation performance, equipment functionality, and safety concerns, and recommend corrective actions as needed
• Assist with chemical and fertilizer planning, application oversight, compliance, and recordkeeping
• Support water management strategies, irrigation system maintenance, and long-term turf health initiatives
• Coordinate with the Superintendent and Equipment Manager regarding equipment maintenance, repair needs, and capital planning
• Lead and enforce safety protocols through training, meetings, and on-course implementation
• Assume operational responsibility for the golf course in the Superintendent’s absence, as assigned
• Perform additional leadership or operational duties as needed to exceed member and guest expectations