Golf Course Assistant Superintendent

Job Summary

Provide golf course management support to the Golf Course Superintendent and/or Associate Superintendent to full execute an all-inclusive golf course maintenance plan for two 18-hole championship golf courses, including turf maintenance, landscaping programs. Supervise regular and temporary hourly staff.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Maintenance Operations: Together with the Golf Course Superintendent and/or Associate Superintendent, ‎develop and fully execute an all-inclusive golf course maintenance plan for ‎two 18-hole golf ‎courses. Manage daily golf course turf maintenance and related projects ‎‎which includes but is not limited to mowing, turf maintenance, pesticide applications, irrigation, ‎tree and ‎shrub maintenance, and golf course aesthetics. Discuss critical-path decisions affecting the playability of the course and evaluate recommendations with the Superintendent. Develop and maintain positive, ‎productive working relationships with athletics crew, ‎agronomy and physical facilities staff, and outside vendors.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: Oversee scheduling and work assignments of temporary non-student and student maintenance employees to ensure good, playable conditions, and cost control. ‎Make recommendations for hiring, pay adjustments, performance feedback, and terminations. Train and supervise employees in equipment operation and golf course maintenance. Review and maintain accurate timecards.‎ Maintain accurate daily logbook of completed tasks for the day.
• Spraying Applications: Responsible for pesticide applications for assigned golf course. Daily inspect golf course to assess need for pesticide herbicide, fungicide, group control, chemical balance, quantity, and location of all appropriate and ‎necessary chemical applications and evaluate recommendations with the Superintendent. Maintain complete and accurate records.
• Maintenance Shop Operations: Collaboratively with Superintendent and/or Associate Superintendent, oversee maintenance and shop operations ‎by repair and upkeep of ‎equipment within approved budget, developing multi-year plan for maintenance equipment purchase, trade-in and salvage. Learn all aspects of equipment repair and maintenance, i.e. grinding, lapping, adjusting infield diagnosis and clear concise communication to mechanic. Ability to adjust to equipment failures.
• Perform Other Duties as Assigned by the Superintendent: Assist Superintendent in developing and managing annual budget. Collaborate with Superintendent and/or Associate Superintendent and outside ‎constituencies such as NCAA and USGA to meet specifications of tournaments. Participate in continuing education opportunities such as ‎seminars, workshops, correspondence ‎courses, field days, and trade shows. Subject to 24-hour call-backs

About Us:

Purdue Athletics is built on unrivaled pride, unlimited potential, and a sense of shared purpose that unites staff, student-athletes, and the broader community. As part of Purdue’s 150-year legacy, Athletics exemplifies a culture of collaboration, continuous growth, and excellence, where every member is encouraged to strive for success while fostering a positive and supportive environment. Joining Purdue Athletics means joining a team committed to building a better world together—where professional aspirations thrive, innovation is celebrated, and a lasting impact is made on campus and beyond. Read more: Purdue Boilermakers Athletics

What We're Looking For:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Horticulture or Turf Management.
• One (1) year of golf course maintenance experience required.
• An equivalency of a high school/GED and five years in golf course maintenance may also be considered.
• Supervisory golf course experience preferred.

Skills needed:

• Basic knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws and regulations affecting the management of golf course operations, e.g., safety and environmental standards, etc.
• Working knowledge of agronomy and turf grass management practices.
• A thorough understanding of the rules of the game of golf.
• Ability to effectively interpret, communicate, and implement University policies & procedures.
• Excellent communication (oral & written), problem-solving, decision-making, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Ability to influence and build work relationships among a diverse workforce at all levels.
• Must possess a learning orientation to changing technology impacting golf course business processes.
• Personal computer and related software skills, e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, Internet, etc., necessary.
• Must have or be able to obtain a valid State pesticide applicators ‎‎license (3A & B).
• Must have or be able to obtain a valid Indiana driver’s license. ‎
• Ability to communicate and adhere to University, Big Ten Conference and NCAA policies, procedures, rules and regulations.

Who We Are:

Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.

Additional Information:

• Purdue’s benefits summary
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period

Career Stream

Compensation Information:
Professional 1
Pay Band S055
Job Code#20004276

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EOE

Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university