What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Superintendent position at Glenwild?
Assistant Superintendent
Glenwild Golf Club & Spa, a Top 200 Tom Fazio-designed course in Park City, is seeking a full-time, year-round Assistant Superintendent. This is a hands-on leadership role that works closely with the Superintendent and Director of Agronomy to manage and improve the golf course, including an upcoming golf course renovation.
About Glenwild:
Set in a private 950-acre sanctuary, Glenwild features a 7,564-yard, par-71 championship course recognized among the finest mountain courses in the U.S. Our membership is active and supportive, continually investing in facilities, technology, and people. Past and upcoming projects include:
- New golf practice facility (completed 2023)
- 3,000 sq. ft. shop expansion (2025)
- New deep well (2025)
- Full course renovation (2026-27) with new irrigation system, greens, bunkers, tees, and cart paths
- Annual Capital projects and equipment replacement program in place.
Role & Responsibilities
The Assistant Superintendent plays a key role in daily operations and long-term planning. Responsibilities include:
- Required experience in supervising and training staff (8-10 year-round, 35-40 seasonal)
- Managing turf health, irrigation, and IPM programs
- Leads with hands-on approach in teaching and training of activities including chemical/fertilizer applications, irrigation repairs and adjustments and mowing, course setup, hand-watering
- Supporting budgeting, planning, oversight of staff and renovation projects
- Maintaining high standards of course conditioning and presentation
What We're Looking For
A motivated, detail-oriented hands-on leader who thrives in a fast paced team environment, enjoys problem-solving, and takes pride in course conditioning. The ideal candidate will build strong relationships with staff, adapt to changing priorities, and contribute to Glenwild's culture of excellence.
Qualifications
- 3 years golf course/turf management experience including pesticide application and irrigation maintenance and repairs
- Degree or certificate in agronomy, turf, or related field preferred
- Utah pesticide license (or ability to obtain within 150 days)
- Valid driver's license
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Excellent Compensation & Benefits Package
- Salary: $85,000-$95,000 DOE annual bonus
- Health, dental, vision insurance
- Healthcare HSA, Life, AD&D and STD insurance, and additional voluntary life insurance.
- 20 days PTO (accrues bi-weekly from day one), and 7 Holidays
- 401(K) Plan after 1 year of employment, with 4% employer match.
- Summer and Winter Uniform
- Annual GCSAA and Professional Association dues paid
- Education and National Conference Opportunities
- A mountain climate environment that is busy and fast paced during the season and with a winter schedule that allows you to enjoy the local mountains and your time off. Winter schedule (December-February/mid March) is 4 days on and 3 days off schedule.
- Glenwild also provides complimentary daily meals and golf benefits in the summer.
- Potential relocation assistance
We believe in treating our employees with the same respect as our members and guests. In addition to our positive work culture, we offer competitive pay and a fast paced, fantastic culture.
Salary : $85,000 - $95,000