Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Amara Golf & Social Club is seeking a professional and motivated Assistant Golf Course Superintendent, to join the founding Agronomy team at one of the country's most anticipated new private golf clubs. This is a unique opportunity to help build a golf course maintenance operation from the ground up while playing an important role in preparing the course and Agronomy team for opening.

Reporting to the Golf Course Superintendent, Gerardo Castellanos and working closely with Director of Agronomy Michael Sullivan, the Assistant Superintendent will help lead daily golf course maintenance operations with a particular focus on water management, spraying, team leadership, and maintaining consistent playing conditions.

This individual will be expected to lead by example, communicate effectively with the Agronomy team, and take ownership of assigned responsibilities. The position is well suited for someone who is organized and professional, but also flexible and willing to adapt as priorities change in a startup and grow-in environment.

Club Highlights

• Approximately 15,000 annual rounds
• 35 full-time Agronomy team members
• Typical schedule:
  
  
  • In Season: 40-50 hours per week with one weekend every three weeks
  • Grow-in/Renovation: Hours vary; seven-day work weeks are typical
• Turf Types:
  
  
  • Bentgrass Greens
  • TifTuf Hybrid Bermuda Fairways, Tees, and Surrounds
• Future Projects:
  
  
  • Completion of the golf course renovation by the end of the year
  • Construction and organization of the new maintenance facility by January of 2027
• Irrigation System:
  
  
  • Rain Bird Cirrus Pro (Installed 2026)
  • Watertronics Pump Station (Installed 2026)
• Equipment Fleet:
  
  
  • Approximately $7 million fleet
  • Toro
  • John Deere
  • Husqvarna Autonomous Equipment
  • FireFly Autonomous Equipment

Success Traits of the Individual

The successful candidate will possess:

• Professionalism and pride in their work and appearance
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to lead and motivate a team in a positive, productive manner
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with Agronomy leadership
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally within the golf course management industry
• Positive attitude and flexibility in a fast-changing startup environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards
• Ability to work independently while also contributing as part of a larger Agronomy team
• Initiative to identify problems, communicate them, and help develop solutions

Initial Priorities of the Position

• Learn and become fully engaged in Amara's golf course maintenance operation and Agronomy systems.
• Assist with daily golf course maintenance and crew organization.
• Take an active role in water management across the golf course.
• Assist with the club's chemical, spraying, and fertilizing program.
• Help establish efficient daily routines, processes, and standards for the Agronomy team.
• Develop strong working relationships with the Superintendent, Director of Agronomy, and Agronomy staff.
• Support the successful completion of the golf course renovation and grow-in process.
• Be a part of building a professional, organized, and team-oriented Agronomy culture from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities, Knowledge, Skills, and Aptitude

• Assist the Golf Course Superintendent with daily golf course maintenance operations.
• Lead and organize Agronomy staff to ensure daily assignments are completed safely, efficiently, and to Amara's standards.
• Assist with scheduling, assigning, and monitoring daily crew responsibilities.
• Assist with monitoring turf moisture and plant health and communicating observations to the Agronomy leadership team.
• Assist with the planning and execution of the club's chemical application program.
• Safely and accurately apply fertilizers, pesticides, plant growth regulators, and other products as directed.
• Maintain accurate application records and follow all required safety and regulatory procedures.
• Operate and maintain spray equipment, with experience using John Deere GPS sprayers considered a plus.
• Assist with calibration and proper operation of spray equipment.
• Monitor golf course conditions and communicate issues or changing conditions to the Superintendent.
• Assist with turfgrass cultural practices, including mowing, aerification, topdressing, fertility, and other maintenance practices.
• Train team members on proper work procedures, equipment operation, and safety practices.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and professional maintenance operation.
• Work alongside other members of the Agronomy leadership team to prioritize daily and long-term projects.
• Adapt to changing priorities and assist wherever needed to support the overall success of the Agronomy operation.
• Maintain a professional relationship with club members, guests, vendors, and fellow employees.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-5+ years of golf course maintenance experience preferred.
• Certificate, Associate's Degree, or Bachelor's Degree in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, Horticulture, or a related field preferred, although equivalent experience will be considered.
• Previous Assistant Superintendent or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with water management and irrigation systems.
• Experience with golf course chemical applications and spraying.
• John Deere GPS sprayer experience is a plus.
• Understanding of turfgrass management practices and chemical application procedures.
• Experience leading or supervising an Agronomy team.
• Nevada pesticide applicator license or ability to obtain one.
• Valid driver's license.
• Strong desire to continue learning and progressing within the golf course management industry.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $75,000-$85,000
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Continuing Education
• Local & National Association Dues
• Uniforms
• Employee Meals
• Eligibility to participate in a future 401(k) plan should one become available.

About Us

Amara is a new private golf and social club in Las Vegas, designed as a refined retreat for members, their families, and their guests. Every detail of the employee, member, and guest experience is being built with purpose, care, warmth, and restraint.

We are assembling a team of individuals who believe hospitality is more than service, it is the thoughtful creation of how people feel. This is no ordinary club environment. This is an opportunity to help shape one of the most distinctive hospitality experiences in the country.

Rooted in genuine kinship, precise hospitality, bespoke experiences, uncompromising quality, and joy, Amara is building a founding team committed to creating an experience that feels seamless, sincere, personal, and deeply cared for.