What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Golf Course Superintendent position at Burlington Country Club?
The Assistant Golf Course Superintendent will support the Golf Course Superintendent with the day-to-day management of the Club’s Golf Course Maintenance department.
Club Highlights:
Employee Staffing: 8 FT year-round employees, increasing to 24 FT/PT seasonal employees.
Department Budget: $1.3 million Operating Expenses, $600,000 million Capital Expenditures
Work Schedule: In-season, 40- 55 hours/week; Off-season 35 hours (Salaried Position)
Turf Equipment: Multiple Toro Lease packages, rotating expiration dates. Kubota tractors
Irrigation System: Rain Bird Cirrus with MI/Freedom Control, Bird ICM 700/900 Series
Improvement Projects: Long Range Master Plan developed between architect and club management includes stormwater/irrigation improvements, bunker redesign and reconstruction, tee enlargements and full renovations, tree management plan, and more…
Tournament Schedule: 2025 Vermont Mid-Amateur Championship
Key Responsibilities:
Provide supervision, training, and leadership to the course maintenance crew
Ensure accurate calibration and application of fertilizers and pesticides
Maintain proper moisture levels in playing surfaces and repair irrigation system as necessary
Learn, operate, and train, staff on various types of Turf Equipment
Inspect and monitor the overall presentation of the golf course daily
Improvement projects. tree removal/pruning and snow removal are primary responsibilities during off-season winter months
Successful Candidate Traits:
Possess a positive attitude and exhibit a strong work ethic
Showcase leadership abilities and excellent communication skills
Pays close attention to detail and is dedicated to high standard of excellence
Demonstrate effective communication skills and collaborate as a team player
Exudes a friendly demeanor
Willing to take on challenges and learn new skills
Previous experience in crew supervision, training, and management
Proficient in water management and irrigation system repair
Playing and understanding the game of golf, which is useful for visualizing improvements for member satisfaction
Compensation and Benefits:
$70,000 – $75,000 depending on experience
EOY Bonus Incentive Program
Health, dental, and vision insurance (after 90-days of employment)
Life insurance
401K with company match (after 6 months of employment)
Short term disability
Continued education, professional development, and regional/national Turf show opportunities
Uniform, Meal and Golfing privileges
Local and National Dues
PTO (60 days of employment)
Healthy work/life balance
Special Requirements:
Vermont Pesticide Applicators Certificate (within 90-days of employment)
Procure Housing (within 30-days of employment), temporary housing maybe applicable
About Burlington Country Club:
The Burlington Country Club is an 18-hole bentgrass golf course, established in 1924 and designed by Donald Ross, with a Hurdzan green redesign in the late 90’s. It is a membership owned Private Golf Club with difficult greens and hilly, tree-lined fairways. The Burlington Country Club is one of Vermont’s premier golf venues, offering views of Mount Mansfield and Camels Hump, and located only minutes from the shores of Lake Champlain. The Burlington Country Club offers golf, swimming, fine dining, and a great natural grass driving range.
California-style sand-based greens, seeded L-93, continually overseeded using current NTEP testing to suppress Poa annua population. Bunker redesign and reconstruction of both green and fairway bunkers within the past 6-years. Irrigation system updated in 2007, pumps and motors replaced in past 6-years. Equipment replacement schedule based on 10-Year Capital Plan that is reevaluated annually.
About Burlington, Vermont:
Burlington is a vibrant small town located on the shoreline of Lake Champlain with stunning views of the Adirondack Mountains. It offers a lively arts and music scene, delicious “farm-to-table” restaurants, great shopping, and four seasons of outdoor recreation. The park system provides over 35 parks for recreation, concerts, farmers markets, community races, camping, garden plots, and more. There are 5 ski resorts an hour or less from downtown Burlington and Montreal is only 1.5 hours away. Burlington is consistently rated one of the top 100 areas to live in the United States.
