1st ASST GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT

Landscapes Golf Management and The Short Course at Mountain Shadows are looking for a full time 1st Assistant Superintendent.

The Short Course at Mountain Shadows is an 18-hole par-3 golf course located at the base of Camelback Mountain. The course was ranked in the Top 10 short courses in the world by the PGA in October 2025. It is part of the top-ranked Mountain Shadows resort and serves as a prized amenity for resort guests and public golfers alike.

The 1st Assistant Superintendent at Mountain Shadows must be highly detail-oriented, with a strong focus on teamwork, culture development, and daily improvement in course playability and aesthetics. This individual will lead a crew of 9 - 10 employees responsible for maintaining the golf course, desert landscape, hotel grounds, and landscaping throughout the resort.

We are looking for a go-getter assistant superintendent who shares a same mindset — someone who’s passionate about the craft, thrives in a team environment, and is motivated to help make Mountain Shadows one of the best short courses in the world. This is a unique opportunity to be part of something special and make a lasting impact every single day.

Our Values Bring Us Together; Our Expertise Sets Us Apart. We at LGM believe these values are instrumental to our daily operations. LGM Values: Do the Right Thing, Take Care of Each Other, Find a Way, Lead, Be the Best

To learn more about Landscapes Golf Management visit www.landscapesgolf.com .

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Golf Course Superintendent directs and participates in the maintenance of the golf course. Supervises the maintenance and repair of motorized and other mechanical equipment. Assists with all aspects of the irrigation system maintenance and operation.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Supervises and manages the upkeep of the golf course property which includes the course, maintenance equipment, department transportation fleet, recreation facilities, open spaces, wooded areas, and unused acreage.
2. Supervises the crews completing the maintenance and project work for the course. Assists with manual labor associated with the maintenance and project work as necessary.
3. Instructs equipment operators and grounds maintenance personnel on the operation and care of mowing and other equipment.
4. Supervises fertilizer, pesticide, herbicide, and fungicide applications and/or operates and calibrates pesticide application equipment and maintains comprehensive records applications.
5. Supervises and participates in the operation and maintenance of pumps, and in the maintenance of irrigation and drainage systems.
6. Hires and trains department staff on procedures and process; ensures compliance with safety procedures and applicable state, federal and local regulations.
7. Assists the Superintendent in gathering and submitting completed employee information for payroll processing on time.
8. Maintain accurate records for pertaining to regular maintenance work and project activities including, but not limited to, labor schedules, equipment use, equipment inventory, and safety activities. Assure the efficient and timely submission of all required reports.
9. Obtains and upholds pesticide and/or fertilizer license.
10. Portrays positive attitude, professional manner and appearance in all situations.
11. Complies with golf course etiquette rules.
12. Must be well mannered, display a smile always, greet guests, member and fellow employees when encountered, show appreciation to the guests and the members, and demonstrate a willingness to help guests and members always.
13. Possesses and understanding of the importance of safety and sees that safe operation procedures are observed in all daily activities. Administers the Safety Program.
14. Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround time, streamline work processes and work cooperatively with others to provide quality customer service.
15. Attends and actively participates in regularly scheduled staff meetings.
16. Performs additional assignments per the direction of club or Company managers.

WORK HOURS AND CONDITIONS

Work hours may include early mornings and evenings on weekdays, weekends and holidays. Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. May be exposed to inclement (non-threatening) weather, plant protection products, fertilizers, misdirected golf balls, and sharp and rapid equipment movement on a daily basis. Injury may result as a result of exposure to the above if safety policies and practices are not properly followed.