Great River Golf Club - Senior Assistant Superintendent

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As one of the nation’s largest Catholic universities and among the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. Nearly 10,000 students attend the University’s nine colleges and schools: College of Arts & Sciences; School of Communication, Media & the Arts; School of Social Work; School of Performing Arts; College of Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; School of Computer Science & Engineering and the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing. Sacred Heart, a Laudato Si’ campus, stands out from other Catholic universities as it was established to be led by the laity. This contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts and, at the same time, cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 391 Colleges: 2026 Edition and Best Business Schools: 2025 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliate station, WSHU Public Radio; a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu

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Position Summary

The Senior Assistant Golf Course Superintendent works closely with the Golf Course Superintendent to support all aspects of golf course operations. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, crew supervision, fertilizer and pesticide applications, irrigation system management, and the coordination of daily maintenance activities to ensure optimal course conditions.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and supervising of the maintenance of greens, tees, fairways, and roughs; schedule work and supervise the employees and the use of equipment.
• Responsible for the operation of all equipment and instruction for other operators on the use and care of mowing and other equipment.
• Oversees and leads labor crews tasked with special projects. 
• Completes daily golf course set-up, including pin and tee locations.
• Supervises and participates in the operation and maintenance of pumps, and in the maintenance of irrigation and drainage systems.
• Monitors all turf grass areas for drought and waters appropriately.
• Performs routine safety inspection on all application equipment.
• Maintains chemical storage and mixing area. 
• Snow removal is required in the parking lot, around the clubhouse and maintenance facility, at the entrance, and on the road to the pump house.
• Assist in the management of capital projects. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Attributes

• Must hold a turf certificate, A.S. or B.S. in turf grass management or related field.
• A minimum of two years' golf course experience is required; one year of experience as an Assistant Superintendent is preferred. 
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and a keen eye for detail.
• Willingness to learn and a desire to advance in the golf industry.
• Strong communication skills.
• Work well in a team environment.
• Fertilizer and sprayer calibration.
• CT pesticide applicator license (obtained within 6 months of employment).
• Strong knowledge of computer based software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and related applications. 

Unusual Working Conditions

• Early hours, lifting heavy objects, working in all environmental conditions.
• Must work weekends, holidays, long hours on feet, and long hours of manual labor.

This job posting provides an overview of the role's general nature and expected tasks. It is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all duties performed. The university reserves the right to modify or reassign job responsibilities at any time. This posting description does not constitute an employment contract, either explicit or implied.