The position will work daily with the Superintendent, Assistant, and Equipment Manager to orchestrate daily tasks as well as look ahead at long-term goals for the property. Needwood is a popular and busy facility where we thrive on working hard and having fun. The goal for us is to plan well and execute tasks efficiently to help maintain work-life balance.

Essential functions of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:

Day-to-day golf course management with some long-term planning including- planning and prioritizing everyday operation, application calibration and supervision of chemical/fertilizer applications, irrigation troubleshooting and repair, employee training and supervision, safety program implementation, environmental programs, clubhouse grounds maintenance, driving range maintenance, budget preparation.

Benefits:

· Montgomery County Government health, dental, vision, life insurance, Rx plan

· 401(a) 4% employee 8% employer contribution (mandatory and begins after 6 months)

· 457 Deferred Compensation plan available

· Flexible Spending Account

· Nine Paid holidays including your birthday and 3 floating holidays

· Expenses involved in attending regional and local educational conferences

· GCSAA/MAAGCS membership dues

· Vacation: 80 hours/year, increases with tenure

· Sick: 80 hours/year

· Complimentary golf at all 9 MCG courses

· Meals while on duty (seasonal)

Needwood is a part of the Montgomery County Golf system, a division of Montgomery County Revenue Authority. We are fairly unique in the U.S. golf industry, with our 9 facilities situated closely to each other to share resources and equipment during projects, aeration, etc. between our properties. Our team communicates often and works together as needed to support each other. Our goal is to provide great golf course conditions that offer real value for our customers and break down the stereotype of “muni” golf. Needwood is a certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, and has been designated as a Groundwater Guardian Green Site.

We are located just minutes from the nation’s capital, its history and culture. The general manager, superintendent and senior assistant have nearly 70 years of combined industry experience. Recent projects and improvements include: major drainage, tee renovation, irrigation expansion, bunker reconstruction and tree management.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone starting out their career in the golf industry. Will consider sponsoring tuition costs for the right candidate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Golf: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Derwood, MD 20855: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person