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Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Posted on March 11, 2025

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Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
Bloom Golf Partners
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Posted: 10-Mar-25

Location: King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Type: Full Time

Salary: $70,000

Categories:

2nd Assistant Superintendent
Assistant superintendent

Salary Details:

Off-site housing 401K match after 6 months Full medical coverage (Heath, Dental, Vision) after 60 days Short & Long term disability Uniforms Cell phone allowance Golf privileges Paid local and national dues Vacation time Tournament volunteer opportunities Continued education

Preferred Education:

Associates Degree

Gulph Mills Golf Club, nestled in the heart of King of Prussia, PA, is on the hunt for a passionate Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to join their team. This is a great opportunity to be part of the installation of a new pump station, the complete redesign of a putting green, regrassing and expansion of the range tees, the addition of target greens at the range, and the creation of a brand-new practice bunker. 

Club highlights:

Typical Schedule:

In-Season: Approximately 50 hours per week with every other weekend off.  Long weekends off during the season are possible, depending on the schedule
Off-Season: Approximately 40 hours per week

Employees: 8 Full-Time, and 10 Part-Time
Irrigation System: Rainbird
Annual Rounds: Approximately 13,000
Upcoming Projects:

New pump house installation
Practice facility renovation including rebuilding of 12k square foot USGA spec green.
Waterway and stream bank restoration

Success Traits of Individual:

Keen attention to detail
Works collaboratively with team members, contributing to a positive and productive work environment.
Takes initiative and actively pursues opportunities to achieve success.
Open to learning, feedback, and continuously improving skills.

Position Overview:

Work directly with the assistants and superintendent
Develop proficiency in all aspects of turf management
Participate in weekly meetings and seasonal scheduling
Assist in managing daily operations of the grounds crew to ensure the course meets the highest standards of playability and aesthetics.
Assist in training and directing other members of the ground staff
Assume leadership of the team when necessary
Maintain and organize inventory and supplies
Operate sprayers on the course
Hand water greens and other designated areas
Monitor weather conditions and adjust maintenance plans as needed.

This is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an associate in this position may be asked to perform from time to time. 

Preferred Qualifications:

Certificate or Degree in Turfgrass Science/Management or similar field, preferred
2+ years of golf course management experience
Ability to obtain a pesticide applicator's license in Pennsylvania
Ability to lift 50lbs and engage in physically demanding tasks on the course
Course construction and renovation experience is advantageous
Management experience is a plus

Compensation and Benefits: 

Salary – $70,000
Off-site housing
401K match after 6 months 
Full medical coverage (Heath, Dental, Vision) after 60 days
Short & Long term disability
Uniforms
Cell phone allowance
Golf privileges
Paid local and national dues
Vacation time
Tournament volunteer opportunities
Continued education

About the club:

Gulph Mills Golf Club, a Donald Ross design established in 1916 and situated west of Philadelphia, is committed to continual course improvement. In recent years, the club has undertaken three major projects. In 2020, a new Rain Bird irrigation system was installed. Subsequently, during 2021-2022, the club completed a course renovation project led by Gil Hanse. This project encompassed new bunkers and the reshaping of fairways, tees, and greens. These enhancements, coupled with the agronomic strategies implemented by Matt Rogers and his team, have elevated Gulph Mills Golf Club to a ranking of 9th in the state of Pennsylvania by Golf Digest. The club's ongoing objective is to further refine the course to enhance playing conditions year after year.

To learn more, please visit: https://www.gulphmillsgc.com/

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