2ND ASSISTANT GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT

2nd Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

We are seeking a motivated 2nd Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to join our team at Berkeley Hall Club. The position may be on either the North or South Course. This is an entry-level leadership role for a recent turfgrass graduate who is ready to take the next step after an internship. Reporting to the Golf Course Superintendent and working closely with the Assistant Superintendent, the 2nd Assistant will play a hands-on role in daily operations, crew leadership, and course conditioning while learning every part of a championship operation.

Berkeley Hall Club is a premier private golf community nestled along the Okatie River in Bluffton, SC. The property features two distinct 18-hole courses, the North and South Courses, both designed by renowned architect Tom Fazio. Both are core golf layouts with no interior homes or roads.

• North Course: Tahoma 31 bermudagrass on tees, fairways, and roughs, and Champion bermudagrass greens
• South Course: Fazio's classic parkland design, with TifEagle greens and overseeded Celebration bermudagrass fairways, set among live oaks and pines along the Okatie River marsh

Our department is invested in technology and data, including GreenKeeper, TurfRad, USGA Deacon, and John Deere Operations Center, and is actively evaluating autonomous mowing. This position presents a unique opportunity to start your career on a world-class property that combines innovative agronomy and superior design.

Responsibilities:

• Lead crew members on the course each morning, including course setup, mowing, and daily maintenance practices
• Train new crew members on equipment operation, work standards, and safety protocols
• Assist with fertilizer and pesticide applications, sprayer calibration, and application records
• Hand water, take moisture readings, and assist with irrigation repairs
• Scout for disease, insect, weed, and moisture issues and report findings to the Superintendent and Assistant
• Assist with aerification, verticutting, topdressing, overseeding, and spring transition
• Help prepare the course for tournaments and member events
• Uphold the club's Golf Course Maintenance Standards
• Assist with equipment care and inventory of materials and supplies

Professional Growth:

• Exposure to two distinct championship courses and two ultradwarf greens programs
• A development plan with clear responsibilities, skills to build, and a path toward Assistant Superintendent
• Hands-on training in spray programs, irrigation, and crew leadership
• Opportunities to attend industry conferences, workshops, and continuing education programs
• Networking opportunities with industry leaders and exposure to best practices in golf course management
• A clear pathway for career advancement within Berkeley Hall or the broader golf course management industry

Job Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Bonus
• Golfing privileges
• Employee meals
• Employer-provided uniforms

Job Requirements:

• At least one golf course maintenance internship
• Working knowledge of golf course agronomy, irrigation, and equipment operation
• Warm-season turf experience a plus
• Willingness to learn, take direction, and lead by example
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills
• Comfort with data platforms, spreadsheets, and new technology
• Educational Requirements: Associate degree in Turfgrass Management or a related field
• Special Requirements: South Carolina commercial pesticide applicator license, or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire; Ability to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as the operation requires; Valid driver's license

Salary Range: From $50,000 to $60,000 per year

Availability: Date Job is Available October 19, 2026