First Assistant Superintendent – Cantigny Golf and Park Cantigny Golf

Responsible for all activities related to the care and maintenance of the golf course & grounds, Cantigny Park grounds, and equipment. Assists the Superintendent with planning and implementing budget and operating plans. Hires, trains and supervises staff. Responsibilities also include applying relevant landscaping, horticultural principles to assure that quality standards are consistently achieved and/or exceeded.

· Assist in the development of the annual maintenance budget and operating plan. Implement the plan according to Company operating policies and procedures to ensure cost containment.

· Plan and implement staffing schedules to ensure quality standards are achieved at minimum employee cost.

· Supervise and perform various maintenance duties to maintain the golf course in proper playing condition according to Company standards.

· Supervise the development and maintenance of drainage, irrigation, pumping and water reservoir systems.

· Supervise all planting, fertilizing and care of turf, plants, shrubs, and trees on the golf course and grounds. Assist with the development and implementation of a fertilizer, aeration and Integrated Pest Management program for proper turf grass and plant care.

· Supervise course construction projects.

· Supervise equipment maintenance and repair operations. Establish and implement a cleaning and preventative maintenance program for appropriate equipment, tools, vehicles, etc.

· Ensure maintenance of all appropriate quality and cleanliness standards including, but not limited to, employee hygiene and uniforms, equipment repair areas, equipment storage areas, chemical and fertilizer storage areas, receiving areas, washing areas, lunch room areas, restrooms, etc.

· Monitor the purchase ordering and receiving program to maintain proper inventories of supplies and ensure proper quantity and price on all purchases.

· Ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, OSHA rules and regulations, relating to chemical and fertilizer storage and disposal, employee safety, public safety, etc.

· Manage employment activities for applicable staff members, including but not limited to, personnel recruitment and selection, performance evaluations, training, compensation, discipline and termination, etc.

· Maintain accurate records for pertaining to department activities including, but not limited to, labor schedules, course maintenance, construction activities, equipment repair, safety meetings and activities, fertilizer and chemical applications and pest control practices. Assure the efficient and timely submission of all required operational, financial, budgetary and related reports.

· Maintain knowledge of current and projected industry developments through continuous attention to industry periodicals and participation in relevant trade associations and organizations.

· Perform other duties as appropriate.

· High school education required, college degree preferred.

· 3-years golf course maintenance, supervisory and/or management experience.

· Demonstrated experience and capability in the areas of budget development, fiscal management, strategic planning, staff management.

· Demonstrated quality written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

· Ability to analyze and solve problems; efficiently handle multiple duties under pressure with minimal supervision; work flexible hours as required including nights/weekends.

· Positive attitude, professional manner and appearance in all situations

About Cantigny Golf

Cantigny Golf is a public 27-hole facility, along with a park/garden and 9-hole short course located in the suburbs of Chicago, about 25 miles west of Downtown. We are currently undergoing a complete renovation of all 27 holes, with 18 finished and the last 9 set to be completed June 1, 2027. We will be renovating our clubhouse and surrounding landscapes this winter of 2025 into 2026. The golf course renovation consists of installing new irrigation and drainage, reshaping and regrassing greens, fairways and tees, and re-building/adding new sand to bunkers. We are working with Todd Quitno Design, Wadsworth Golf Construction Co., and Liebold Irrigation. This project is aimed to re-establish Cantigny as the area’s top public golf experience for decades to come.