1st Assistant Superintendent, Springfield Golf and Country Club
Springfield is a private club located in the heart of Northern Virginia, minutes from downtown Washington D.C. It is an Ed Ault designed course that was built in 1960 and has rolling hills, with undulating, “push-up” native soil greens. We are currently implementing a several year master plan, which has included construction of new tees, fairway reshaping,
bunkering, cart path construction and fairway drainage. Over the next several years, we will continue with similar renovations as well as installation of reshaped bunkers built with “Better Billy” technology and a completely reworked driving range and tee.
As the Assistant at Springfield, you can expect to gain education in all aspects of maintaining superior cool season
turfgrass conditions under the heat and humidity stresses of the summers in the Mid-Atlantic area. You will be an integral part of managing a full-time staff of 14 seasoned employees. You will work under the guidance of the Superintendent but given the autonomy to develop your own management style and prioritize daily agronomic needs. You will be a part of all decisions pertaining to irrigation, disease and pest control, capital expenditures and course improvements. The Assistant will be expected to present themselves in a professional manner at all times. Put simply, you will be preparing yourself to become a highly performing Superintendent by learning the skills needed, gaining the knowledge required and honing your professionalism while at SGCC.
Date Available: December 15, 2023
Salary Range: $65,000-75,000
Benefits:
- Health, dental, vision and life insurance
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 401K program
- Meals
- Golf Privileges
- Clothing allowance
- GCSAA and local dues
- Relocation expense sharing
Course Specifics:
- 19 native soil “push-up” greens, poa annua/bentgrass
- USGA style bentgrass practice green
- Bentgrass tees and fairways
- Rainbird Stratus II with IC system
Requirements:
- Passion to make everything you touch Perfect
- 2-4 year degree in Turf Management or related field preferred (may substitute extensive experience and knowledge)
- Minimum 2 years of experience in golf course maintenance
- Possess a VA Pesticide Applicator Certificate or the ability to obtain one within 90 days
- Valid driver’s license
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
Application Instructions:
Please email cover letter and resume to the Superintendent, Shawn Gill at
shawn@sgccva.org
