Description

Windy Knoll

500 Roscommon Dr. Springfield, OH 45503

Licenses

• Driver's License
• Turf Management Certificate preferred but not required
• Spray License preferred but not required

Job type

• Full-time

Location: Springfield, OH

Job address

500 Roscommon Dr. Springfield, OH 45503

Benefits

• Local and National Dues Paid
• On the job training
• Continuing Education
• Paid time off
• Meals
• Golf during non-peak hours
• Health Insurance

Full job description

Description:

For the last 25 years, Windy Knoll Golf Course has been providing one of the only links style courses in central Ohio. Preserving a Kentucky Derby style horse farm nostalgia, the course has maintained a strong reputation for quick and quality green surfaces, a challenging and rewarding layout and on-site amenities providing "ambience, good food and good service."

The Assistant Golf Course Superintendent works closely with and supports the Superintendent in maintaining the overall quality, playability, and appearance of Windy Knoll Golf Course. This role is a full-time position responsible for assisting with daily course operations, equipment operation and maintenance, irrigation operation and repair, sprayer operation and various other operations as needed.

The Assistant Superintendent helps execute the day-to-day operations, special projects, plant protectant applications and assist the superintendent in staff management and training, supports course improvement initiatives, monitors course conditions, and responds promptly to operational needs and changing priorities.

Requirements:

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide daily leadership and support to the maintenance team by assigning work, offering direction, and actively assisting in the field to ensure tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and to established standards.
• Assist in the execution and ongoing management of the golf course agronomic plan and operating budget.
• Monitor course conditions and identify agronomic issues such as disease, pest pressure, turf stress, and drainage concerns; recommend and assist with appropriate corrective actions.
• Support daily course setup and maintenance activities, including mowing, cultural practices, chemical applications, and proper equipment use.
• Inspect irrigation systems regularly, troubleshoot operational issues, and coordinate repairs or adjustments as needed.
• Assist with planning and execution of short- and long-term projects, including course improvements, renovations, and capital maintenance initiatives.
• Support the training and onboarding of new and existing staff, with emphasis on equipment operation, safety protocols, and adherence to club standards.

Why Work With Windy Knoll?

We don't just hire employees-we invest in them. At Windy Knoll, you'll get:

• Competitive Salary
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employee Golf Discount
• On-the-job training
• Continuing Education
• Local and National dues paid
• Internal growth opportunities

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum of two to three (2-3) years of golf course maintenance experience, with demonstrated ability to maintain high-quality course conditions.
• Current Ohio State Pesticide License is required or the ability to obtain one in the next 90 days.
• Strong knowledge of turfgrass management practices, including pest control, fertilizer programs, and chemical applications.
• Working knowledge of irrigation systems, including operation, troubleshooting, drainage installation, repair, and maintenance.
• Education in turfgrass management preferred (Bachelor's degree, Associate degree, or relevant certification), or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to manage staff and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Valid driver's license and basic computer proficiency required.