2nd Assistant Superintendent Starting $23/HR - Premier Private Club

Description

Grow your career. Learn from industry leaders. Help shape the future of championship golf.

Cherokee Town & Country Club, located in the Atlanta, GA area, is seeking an honest, trustworthy, hardworking, innovative, and detail-oriented individual to join our Golf Course Maintenance team as a 2nd Assistant Golf Course Superintendent.

Cherokee has a long history of developing and preparing people to manage top golf facilities around the country. This is an exceptional opportunity for an individual looking to grow their career while learning from some of the top leaders in the industry.

The 2nd Assistant Superintendent works with all aspects of the day-to-day operation of the golf course. This individual is expected to observe golf course conditions, recognize opportunities for improvement, and make suggestions. The position also requires someone who is comfortable speaking in front of large groups, can communicate in basic workplace Spanish, interacts professionally with members, and brings a positive attitude and strong work ethic to the team.

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who is determined to succeed and grow within the golf industry.

WHY THIS ROLE IS DIFFERENT

A Proven Place to Build Your Career — Cherokee has a long-standing history of developing Golf Course Maintenance professionals and preparing them for advancement into leadership positions throughout the industry.

Learn From Industry Leaders — Work alongside experienced Golf Course Maintenance leadership in a progressive operation focused on training, development, innovation, and teamwork.

Gain Experience With a Large Operation — During peak season, our Golf Course Maintenance team includes approximately 50–64 employees, providing valuable experience working within and helping lead a large team.

Be Part of Major Course Improvements — Gain exposure to future construction and renovation work associated with the Club's Golf Course Master Plan with architect Andrew Green, including greens, tees, fairways, irrigation, drainage infrastructure, and bunkers.

Join a Strong Team Culture — A portion of our Golf Course Maintenance staff is highly tenured, creating a strong sense of family, teamwork, and pride in the operation.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Work closely with the Golf Course Superintendent to supervise, schedule, and train a large crew of full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees.
• Observe golf course conditions and provide suggestions and recommendations to Golf Course Maintenance leadership.
• Incorporate and enforce safe work practices throughout daily operations.
• Provide safety training to employees as directed.
• Apply fertilizers and plant protectants.
• Calibrate sprayers and spreaders used for applications.
• Accurately record fertilizer and plant protectant applications.
• Help ensure applications and practices comply with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Perform irrigation scheduling.
• Complete basic irrigation repairs.
• Execute and manage golf course improvement projects.
• Perform basic mowing tasks and cultural practices when needed.
• Recognize golf course maintenance problems and bring a strong eye for detail to daily course conditions.
• Interact professionally with Club members throughout the day.
• Communicate effectively with employees and leadership, including speaking in front of larger groups.
• Work effectively as part of a large Golf Course Maintenance team.
• Assist fellow employees and departments as needed while demonstrating Cherokee's “What can I do? How can I help?” philosophy.

Requirements

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• The successful candidate will be someone who:
• Is honest, trustworthy, hardworking, innovative, and detail-oriented.
• Has a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Is determined to succeed and advance within the golf industry.
• Enjoys being part of a highly reputable Club with a progressive history of developing its people.
• Is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with 50–64 Golf Course Maintenance team members during peak season.
• Has an eye for detail and the ability to recognize golf course maintenance problems.
• Is comfortable interacting professionally with Club members.
• Is comfortable speaking in front of large groups.
• Can communicate in basic workplace Spanish.
• Is willing to assist other employees and contribute to Cherokee's strong team culture.
• Is interested in gaining exposure to construction and renovation work involving greens, tees, fairways, irrigation, drainage infrastructure, and bunkers.

REQUIREMENTS

• 1–3 years of golf course maintenance experience.
• Ability to obtain a Georgia pesticide license within six months of employment.

OUR GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE OPERATION

This position provides hands-on exposure to a substantial and progressive Golf Course Maintenance operation.

• Maintenance Team: Approximately 50–64 employees during peak season.
• Equipment: A combination of John Deere and Toro equipment.
• Irrigation: Rain Bird irrigation central and controllers.
• Typical Work Hours: Approximately 45–55 hours per week, with regularly scheduled time off during the season.
• Professional Development: Cherokee has a consistent history of advancement for Assistant Superintendents within the golf industry.
• Future Development: The Club has secured golf course architect Andrew Green to create a Golf Course Master Plan for the entire property, creating opportunities for exposure to future construction and renovation projects.

A HISTORY OF DEVELOPING GOLF COURSE LEADERS

Throughout Ken Lee's 14-year tenure as Director of Golf Course Operations, he has had the opportunity to see several former Superintendents advance into larger leadership roles throughout the golf industry.

Those individuals include:

• Rick Stafford — Director of Agronomy, Ford Plantation, Richmond Hill, GA
• Dan Nues — Golf Course Superintendent, Bacon Park, Savannah, GA
• Lucas Heiman — Golf Course Superintendent, Moose Ridge Golf Course, South Lyon, MI
• Larry Robinson — Golf Course Superintendent, Hoover Country Club, Hoover, AL
• Kevin Noble — Golf Course Superintendent, Westhaven Golf Club, Franklin, TN

Before becoming Director, several former employees who worked under Ken Lee while he served as a Superintendent also advanced into higher-level positions.

For someone looking to build a long-term career in golf course management, Cherokee provides the opportunity to learn, contribute, develop, and prepare for the next step.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Compensation range $47,000 - $60,000

The position also includes:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Vacation
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Uniforms
• Lunches
• Local professional dues
• Educational opportunities
• Golf privileges

ABOUT CHEROKEE TOWN AND COUNTRY CLUB

Chartered in 1956, Cherokee Town & Country Club is recognized as one of America's premier private clubs.

Located in the Atlanta metro area, Cherokee has two locations: the Town Club, which occupies the famed Grant Estate on West Paces Ferry Road in Buckhead, and the Country Club, located near the Chattahoochee River in Sandy Springs.

Our membership enjoys world-class amenities, including golf, dining, paddle sports, fitness, and aquatics. The excellence of these facilities, combined with a commitment to the highest standards in member service, has brought the Club an extraordinary number of honors and awards throughout the years.

Championship Golf at Cherokee

The Country Club features 36 holes of championship golf and 15 acres of practice facilities.

Our practice facilities include:

• A double-sided driving range
• A three-green short game facility
• A dedicated chipping green

The golf courses feature:

• Champion Ultradwarf greens
• TifGrand Hybrid Bermudagrass approaches and collection areas
• Tifway Hybrid Bermudagrass fairways
• A mixture of Zeon Zoysia and Tifway tees

The Golf Course Maintenance team operates from a state-of-the-art turf care facility built in 2000.

Throughout its history, Cherokee has hosted some of the region's top amateur golf events, most recently including the 100th playing of the Georgia Amateur Championship in 2021.

The Club has also secured the services of golf course architect Andrew Green, one of the most respected and sought-after architects in the industry, to create a Golf Course Master Plan for the entire property.

THE CHEROKEE DIFFERENCE

Cherokee has a long-standing tradition of culture, teamwork, and developing its people.

We live by the motto:

“What can I do? How can I help?”

Our Golf Course Maintenance team includes highly tenured employees who have helped create a strong sense of family. We're looking for someone who wants to become part of that culture—someone willing to help others, learn from those around them, contribute new ideas, and continue developing professionally.

If you're ready to grow your career, gain hands-on experience within a championship golf operation, and learn from leaders with a proven history of developing the next generation of Golf Course Superintendents, we want to meet you.

Apply today and take the next step in your golf course management career with Cherokee Town & Country Club.