Assistant Superintendent | Sandbox at Sand Valley

Position Summary

The Assistant Superintendent supports the daily care and presentation of The Sandbox. Working alongside the Superintendent, this hands-on leadership role helps execute agronomic and operational plans, lead daily maintenance activities, develop team members, and steward the landscape that defines the Sand Valley experience. Through leadership, technical expertise, and attention to detail, the Assistant Superintendent helps deliver exceptional playing conditions while supporting continuous improvement across all aspects of the operation.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Assist the Superintendent in implementing annual agronomic and operational plans and budget priorities while responsibly managing resources and supporting departmental goals.
Coordinate daily work assignments and staffing plans to support exceptional course conditions, operational efficiency, and team success.
Provide day-to-day leadership, training, and support to agronomy team members while fostering a culture of safety, teamwork, and accountability.
Supervise and participate in golf course maintenance activities, including course setup and the care of turf, native areas, plants, shrubs, and trees.
Support irrigation management through daily monitoring, scheduling, system operation, inspection, maintenance, and repair.
Assist with fertility, cultivation, and Integrated Pest Management programs, including fertilizer and pesticide applications, equipment calibration, and application recordkeeping as needed and permitted.
Supervise and participate in course improvement, renovation, drainage, and construction projects.
Support equipment care and preventative maintenance efforts and coordinate repairs to help ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the agronomy fleet.
Support inventory management and purchasing processes to ensure materials, supplies, and equipment are available to meet operational needs.
Assist with operational reporting, budget tracking, and recordkeeping to support informed decision-making and regulatory compliance.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment while ensuring compliance with applicable safety and environmental requirements.
Pursue professional growth through continuing education, industry involvement, and a commitment to learning new technologies, techniques, and best practices.
Support winter operations as needed, including irrigation system winterization, snow removal, trail grooming, and other seasonal projects.
Perform additional duties as needed to support Sandbox Agronomy operations.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required; degree or certificate in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, or a related field preferred.
Minimum three years of golf course maintenance experience, including demonstrated experience leading or supervising team members.
Knowledge of cool-season turfgrass management practices, including creeping bentgrass management; experience with fine fescue preferred.
Understanding of irrigation systems, water management practices, fertilizer programs, and Integrated Pest Management.
Experience supporting operational planning, budget priorities, staffing, and agronomic programs within a golf course maintenance operation.
Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills with a commitment to building a positive team culture.
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of balancing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Wisconsin Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (Category 3.0), or the ability to obtain one within 120 days of employment.

Working Conditions

• Work is primarily outdoors in changing weather conditions and on uneven terrain, including wet or icy surfaces.
• Schedules may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and longer days during peak periods or when weather requires it.
• Work takes place around active golf play, moving equipment, and maintenance materials such as fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and solvents. Safety procedures and required protective equipment are part of the job.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, grasp, and perform repetitive movements throughout the workday.
• Operate vehicles, machinery, power equipment, and hand tools for extended periods.
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 100 pounds and frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Visually inspect golf course conditions, work areas, equipment, and surroundings to identify maintenance or safety concerns.

Perks

Golf Privileges
Retail & Restaurant Discounts
Team Member Meal Program
Uniform Benefit
Employee Assistance Program