1st Assistant Superintendent

Overview

Superintendent First Assistant at Rolling Green Country Club | Arlington Heights, IL | Invited

Ready to join a dynamic company in the hospitality and service industry where people help drive the success of the business? Since its inception in 1957, Invited has operated with the central purpose of building relationships and enriching the lives of our members and guests, and more than 17,000 employees. We are the largest owner and operator of private clubs nationwide, with 130+ clubs.

Our clubs offer first-class amenities, including championship golf courses, modern work spaces, handcrafted cuisine, resort-style pools, state-of-the-art racquet facilities, fitness centers, and much more. Join this incredible and inclusive team at Invited.

The First Assistant Superintendent is responsible for daily operations and administrative functions of the golf course, ensuring that all maintenance activities are conducted efficiently and to the highest standards. This role involves direct oversight of the course’s maintenance staff and coordination with various departments to maintain optimal playing conditions and course aesthetics. In the absence of the Superintendent, the First Assistant Superintendent will assume full responsibility for course operations.

• Oversee, plan, and monitor daily operations by coordinating and assigning tasks, managing schedules, and ensuring appropriate staffing levels to meet departmental goals.
• Approve vacation and sick leave, maintain adequate coverage, and ensure accurate and timely submission of timecards each week.
• Collaborate with the Superintendent to recruit, interview, select, and hire employees using the company’s Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Train, motivate, and supervise staff to perform tasks associated with golf course maintenance, ensuring work meets quality standards and is completed fully.
• Assess golf course ground conditions and determine maintenance priorities based on current needs and overall course standards.
• Oversee and manage all golf course maintenance activities, including mowing, spraying, and other turf care operations; regularly evaluate ground conditions and develop programs to maintain the cleanliness and organization of maintenance facilities and equipment while keeping the course and landscapes in excellent condition.
• Manage inventories of chemicals, fertilizers, and other supplies, ensuring accuracy, proper documentation, and regulatory compliance.
• Assist the Superintendent with planning and purchasing supplies (chemicals, fertilizers, irrigation materials) and support budget management by maintaining the purchasing checkbook, tracking spending against forecasts, and ensuring invoices are accurately coded with appropriate account numbers.
• Maintain daily and weekly logs, including irrigation pump maintenance, well records, water usage, application details, weather data, and personnel records such as ADP time reports.
• Set up, program, and adjust daily irrigation cycles to ensure optimal water distribution and course conditions.
• Collaborate with the Mechanic to schedule, perform, and document preventative maintenance for all equipment on a weekly basis.
• Assist in preparing, developing, and managing the annual agronomy plan and operating budget. Monitor and control departmental expenses, ensuring functions are within the established budget.
• Provide expertise in maintaining high industry and environmental standards for turf quality, including proper mixing and application of pesticides and fertilizers; make recommendations to address turf quality issues or direct others to take action.
• Supervise and direct a crew of at least two full-time employees, ensuring effective teamwork and task completion.
• Address personnel matters such as pay, performance reviews, corrective actions, and employee hiring/termination decisions, offering guidance and resolution as needed.
• Train and enforce safety best practices, ensuring compliance with Invited, local, state, and federal regulations, including handling hazardous materials and the use of protective equipment.
• Evaluate employee performance, provide constructive feedback, and keep the Superintendent informed on progress.

• An associate and/or bachelor’s degree in Turf Management or a related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in golf course maintenance.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience providing input and knowledge of budget control expectations.
• A minimum of 1 year of technical knowledge of all equipment and tasks relevant to the spray and irrigation technicians, landscape foreman, greens keeper, equipment operator, and the mechanic positions.
• Current State Pesticide Applicator’s License or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Thorough knowledge of general business administration practices and golf course operations procedures.
• Direct supervisory experience preferred with proven ability to maintain…