Utah golf course superintendents association

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Assistant Superintendent, Birch Creek Golf Course

Posted 11.14.25

Position Summary: Under the direction of the Golf Course Superintendent, the Assistant Superintendent directs and participates in the maintenance of greens, tees, fairways, roughs, bunkers, ornamentals and other course areas. This position assists in planning and scheduling maintenance activities, supervises crew members, helps maintain and repair turf and mechanical equipment, and may assume superintendent responsibilities in the superintendent’s absence.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, scheduling, and supervising maintenance of greens, tees, fairways, roughs, bunkers, and ornamental areas.

• Supervise, train, and evaluate maintenance staff; assign daily work and monitor performance.
• Oversee and/or perform pesticide and fertilizer applications; ensure proper calibration and safe operation of application equipment.

• Operate, maintain, and assist in repair of turf equipment and vehicles; instruct operators on safe use and post-use care.

• Assist in the operation, maintenance, and repair of irrigation systems, pumps, wells, and automatic controls.

• Assist the Superintendent with personnel matters including hiring recommendations, performance evaluations.

• Support and enforce employee safety programs and best practices.
• Adjust daily work plans based on professional assessment of course conditions and priorities (e.g., tournaments, weather).

• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Superintendent or City management.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in golf course or turf maintenance; supervisory experience preferred.
• Progress toward or possession of a degree or coursework in turf management, horticulture, agronomy, or related field is desirable.

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must possess or obtain a Utah State Pesticide Applicator License within six (6) months of hire.
• Willingness to pursue additional certifications and continuing education.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge

• Turfgrass management practices for greens, tees, and fairways.
• Proper selection and use of fertilizers, herbicides, and pest control methods.
• Irrigation system components and operation.
• Equipment operation, preventive maintenance, and basic troubleshooting.
• Basic personnel management and workplace safety standards.

Skills

• Ability to follow written and oral instructions precisely.
• Strong team leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills for recordkeeping and scheduling.
• Ability to train others in safe equipment operation and maintenance techniques.

Abilities

• Effectively supervise and motivate maintenance personnel for efficient use of staff and equipment.
• Maintain positive employee and public relations.
• Work flexible hours, including early mornings, weekends, and extended shifts during peak periods or tournaments.

• Perform physical work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and lift/move required materials and equipment.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Frequently required to walk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, and use hands and arms to operate tools and equipment.

• Frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift up to 100 pounds.
• Work is performed primarily outdoors and may involve exposure to wet/humid conditions, chemicals, fumes, moving mechanical parts, and loud equipment.

• Typical start times may be as early as 4:00 a.m. for tournament preparation and irrigation schedules. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Other Requirements & Notices

• All offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and, if applicable, a drug/alcohol screen.

• This position requires direct payroll deposit to a bank or savings account.
• This job description is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities; duties may be added, modified, or reassigned as necessary.

Benefit Package

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Group Life and Accident Coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), HSA, 401k, Paid Time Off (per personnel manual accrual rates), Family and Medical Leave, Utah Retirement System (URS), Smithfield Recreation Center Pass, Birch Creek Golf Course Pass.

Application Instructions: Contact Zach Smyer at 208-670-1356 with any questions. Applications can be submitted at smithfieldutah.gov

Assistant Superintendent, Wapika Ranch

Posted 11.12.25

Wapika Ranch, a private working ranch and family retreat is seeking a qualified full time 2nd Assistant Golf Course Superintendent for the golf course and grounds maintenance along with assisting the Golf Course Construction Superintendent for the construction of the new 9 holes. The existing nine-hole golf course is located at 6925’ elevation in a remote rural area on the upper Green River 20 miles south of Pinedale, Wyoming. The Golf Course Architect is Carl Thuesen and the par 36, 3652-yard design utilizes the Green River and its tributaries, natural wetlands, irrigation ditches, and 4 ponds to create a unique test of golf that is both challenging and playable for all golfers. The Ranch also includes a Fishing Village, a Riding Arena, and a Children’s Barn along with extensive landscaping at each facility. The Ranch is also in the process of constructing an additional 9 holes. Construction began on the ‘Moose 9’ in July 2024 with a projected completion date of Summer of 2026.

Pinedale is the gateway to the Wind River Range, Wyoming Range and the Jackson Hole Area, including Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. Wyoming is an outdoors state with low property taxes and no state income tax. Both winter and summer outdoor recreation activities abound in a small-town atmosphere.

Responsibilities: The Assistant Superintendent, under supervision of the Golf Course Superintendent will be involved in all advanced aspects of golf course construction and grow in of the new 9 holes. The Assistant will also be involved with the everyday operation of the existing golf course and grounds as well. After construction is complete, the Assistant Superintendent will continue with the Golf Course Maintenance staff. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to monitoring the golf course construction conditions, fertilizer and chemical applications for growing in the new 9 holes, participate in programming of irrigation.

Requirements:

 Ability to present a clean and safe work environment

 Ability to train, encourage and develop a seasonal staff

 College level training in turfgrass management or related field is required

 Flexibility to work weekends, holidays and overtime when necessary

 Knowledge of fertilizer and chemical application equipment including labels and calibration

 Knowledge of irrigation system operation and management

 Possession of or the ability to obtain an applicators license for the State of Wyoming

 Strong record keeping and organizational skills

 Instruct crew members on proper equipment operation.

 Manage crew members during projects.

 Conducting the morning job assignments and meetings.

 Execute the daily and weekly schedules for the crew.

 Calibration of fertilizer and spray equipment

Compensation and Benefits:

 Starting Salary Range $55,000 to $60,000 depending on experience

 Benefits include medical and dental insurance, vacation and paid time off, 401-K retirement plan, association dues, Performance bonus

For more information and to apply, contact Steven Kullbom GCS. Phone: 307-231-5622 Email: skwapikagolf@outlook.com

Second Assistant Superintendent, Mountain View Golf Course

Posted 10.28.25

Job Description: Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. We seek highly enthusiastic individuals to enrich our County with your experience and talent. If you enjoy working in a team environment that is committed to changing the lives of its community, please keep reading.

What it is like to work here: At Salt Lake County our culture is woven into all aspects of our work and our employees’ lives, from the way we treat each other to the way we support the community.  To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment, we appreciate employees through great benefits, a healthy work life balance and room to grow and develop.

Surround yourself with peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live to work and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community.  Community is more than a place…. It’s our heart and service that bring us together.

We encourage a work life balance. Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck.  A career with Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks.  We support our employees with 12 Holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and one personal day every year. 

Additional Benefits include:

• Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with 10% contribution

• Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option-Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees
• Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year, Flexible Spending Account
• 100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option
• Plus: Onsite medical clinic, hospital insurance, pet insurance auto and home insurance and discounts at County facilities.

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Background Check Information

Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.

JOB SUMMARY: Performs semi-skilled golf course grounds and facility maintenance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

One (1) year of closely related experience or the equivalent.

A valid Driver’s License issued by the State of Utah is required to drive County vehicles.

Experience working at a golf course is preferred. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Performs general golf course maintenance such as snow removal, tree and shrub maintenance, cleaning, water hazard and sand trap maintenance, and cup changing procedures.
• Maintains turf, through grass seeding, sod installation, mowing, aerating, and top dressing and fertilizing greens, tees, roughs, and fairways.
• Programs, diagnoses, adjusts, and repairs automated irrigation systems, weather stations, and other equipment as needed.
• Performs appropriate trade work, such as painting, carpentry, electrical, and concrete finishing.
• Operates a variety of specialized equipment.
• Compiles, updates, and maintains pertinent records of equipment, tools, and supplies.
• Routinely monitors existing golf course conditions. Evaluates and tests the playability of the golf course.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA)

• Grass varieties
• Fertilizer composition
• Golf course maintenance basics
• Various types of soil and sand
• Irrigation systems
• Testing and diagnostic equipment used for mechanical repairs
• Golf rules, regulations, and course marking procedures

Skills and Abilities to:

• Operate equipment
• Rebuild irrigation components
• Perform basic welding and fabrication
• Apply chemicals or materials at the appropriate rate
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Perform tasks independently
• Effectively supervise and train subordinate employees

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires extensive physical labor: lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying objects up to 75 pounds, kneeling, bending, stooping, crawling, shoveling, reaching up, over, and down, and sitting for extended periods of time.  The work involves exposure to extreme weather conditions, dirt, dust, heat and cold, fumes, and/or loud noises. Work is occasionally performed in confined spaces.

To apply, visit: https://careers-slco.icims.com/jobs/39638/second-assistant-superintend-of-greens---mt.-view-golf-course/job?mode=view&mobile=false&width=696&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-420&jun1offset=-360