Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Salary : $37,772.80 - $49,108.80 Annually
Location : 18460 Santa Maria Pkwy. (Santa Maria), Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Full Time Non-Exempt
Job Number: AGCS2026
Department: Golf
Opening Date: 07/24/2026
Closing Date: 10/16/2026 5:00 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt


General Summary


This is a technical supervisory position assisting the Golf Course Superintendent with the overall maintenance operation at one of BREC's Golf Courses.

Requirements and Job Specifications

Education Required: H.S. diploma or equivalent. Preferred: Vo-tech school diploma or associates degree.


Area of Study (major) Preferred: Turf mgmt., horticulture, or in Science related Discipline


Certification(s) Required: LA Chemical applicators license must be obtained within (6) months of hire date. Preferred: In addition to chemical license, member of GCSAA or LMGCSAA or equivalent


License(s) Required: Valid LA driver's license.


Years Relevant Work Experience: 3 years' experience in landscape maintenance, athletic field maintenance, golf maintenance or personnel management with at least one year supervisory experience. Preferred: 5 or more years related experience.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of turf grass culture & maintenance
• Experience with turf maintenance equipment & irrigation systems
• Keen eye for detail and ability to prioritize work
• Skill in the operation of light to heavy golf maintenance equipment
• Basic computer skills
• The ability to communicate in Spanish is not required but is viewed as advantageous.
• Ability to train staff and develop staff on technical tasks
• Ability to adjust to changing work demands, procedures, technology, and/or priorities
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
• Ability to operate a BREC vehicle to perform the essential duties.

Functions and Duties

Essential Functions and Duties:

• Assists the Golf Course Superintendent with the overall golf course maintenance operation.
• Makes assignments and supervises daily work of maintenance employees. Instructs and trains staff in correct operation of golf maintenance equipment.
• Performs, assigns, and supervises equipment repair, maintenance and operation.
• Performs, assigns, and supervises the application of chemicals and fertilizers.
• Performs, assigns, and supervises special projects like drainage and irrigation improvements.
• Purchases supplies and materials daily according to BREC procedures.
• Trains and helps manage the training program.

Secondary Job Duties:

• Assists in maintaining the chemical/fertilization application records and MSDS inventory records.
• Assists and maintains daily logs and employee attendance records.
• Assists and maintains equipment, tool, and office inventories.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as requested by his or her supervisor.

Supplemental Information


As required within general framework of 40 hours a week. Weekends, holidays and evenings as required. Subject to call-out in case of emergencies.


Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. You must include all relevant education and experience on your official BREC online application or it will be deemed incomplete and you will be ineligible for this vacancy. Complete each section of this application (i.e. work experience, education, etc.) to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements described in this announcement.
2026 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
HEALTH INSURANCE : BREC provides comprehensive medical coverage through Louisiana Blue formerly BCBSLA , including HMO, PPO, and Blue Saver (Qualified High-Deductible Health Savings Account) options. Coverage becomes effective on the first day of the month following a two-month waiting period. Employee cost per month for HMO: $175.43 - employee only; $597.45 - employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $962.52-family. Employee cost per month for PPO: $375.23- employee only;$975.50- employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $1,492.70 - family. Employee cost per month for Blue Saver: $39.08 - employee only; $162.68 - employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $290.49 - family. In addition to medical coverage, BREC offers voluntary insurance options, including Dental and Vision.
LIFE INSURANCE : All full-time employees are insured under a Group Term Life Insurance policy provided by Lincoln Financial . Coverage is subject to reduction at ages 65 and 70. There is no cost to the employee; however, coverage associated with salaries exceeding $50,000 is subject to imputed income in accordance with IRS regulations. Coverage is effective immediately upon eligibility.

RETIREMENT SYSTEM: BREC contributes 38.22% of each employee's salary to the City-Parish Employees' Retirement System. Employees contribute 9.5% of salary. All retirement contributions are tax-deferred. Employee contributions are maintained in individual accounts and are refunded if an employee leaves BREC prior to retirement eligibility. After 25 years of service, employees may be eligible for additional benefits through the Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP). BREC also offers a Supplemental Retirement Deferred Compensation Plan through Nationwide Retirement Solutions, available through convenient payroll deductions.
HOLIDAYS : BREC employees receive twelve (12) paid holidays per year.


SICK LEAVE : BREC employees accumulate sick leave at the rate of 100 hours per year the first five years they are employed; accrual of hours will increase based on the number of years of service, thereafter, up to 192 hours for 15 or more years. Employee is eligible to utilize leave after 30 days of continuous employment.
ANNUAL LEAVE : BREC employees earn annual leave at the rate of 100 hours per year the first five years they are employed; accrual of hours will increased based on the number of years of service, thereafter, up to 192 hours for 15 or more years. Employee is eligible to utilize leave after 90 days of continuous employment.
FULL-TIME STATUS : Upon completion of a six-month probationary periods and approval of supervisor, full-time status will be achieved.
EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS : BREC full-time employees can take advantage of a generous discount. Some restrictions may apply. See the discount policy for more details.
EAP : BREC's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is administered by Lucet. They EAP helps employees and their family members resolve personal or work-related problems.
CREDIT UNION : BREC employees are eligible to join the City Federal Credit Union and/or Pelican State Credit Union and enlist in payroll deduction plan. Direct deposit to the Credit Union is also available.

FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS : BREC is a qualifying employer for public service loan forgiveness. Employees who have Federal Direct Loans and have made 120 payments on the Federal Direct Loans (after October 1, 2007) may be eligible for the remaining loan balance to be forgiven.


LA START : This 529 Qualified Tuition savings plan may be open on behalf of a named Beneficiary by anyone, including legal entities, provided that the Account Owner or the Beneficiary is a resident of Louisiana. Account Owners may save at their own pace, in amounts they can afford.

FSA : BREC offers an FSA that allows employees to contribute a portion of their regular earnings before taxes. Distributions from the account must be used to reimburse the employee for qualified expenses related to medical and dental services.

SUPPLEMENT BENEFITS : BREC offers voluntary benefits through AFLAC or Colonial Life. Those benefits include accident insurance, critical care, hospital indemnity, life, LTD and STD.
BREC reserves the right to at any time and from time to time to modify or amend, in whole or in part, any or all of the provisions of the benefit package.
*Commissioned Approved Benefits Effective January 1, 2026*
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Have you ever volunteered for BREC? Yes or No. If so, in what capacity and what location?
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Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalency certificate?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a valid Louisiana driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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Do you a valid LA chemical applicator's license? If no, are you willing to obtain within six (6) months of hire?
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Do you possess three (3) years experience in landscape maintenance, athletic field maintenance, golf maintenance or personnel management with at least one (1) year supervisory experience? If yes, please explain below.
Required Question