Join Our Team as an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent!
Moss Creek | Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Do you have a passion for championship golf course maintenance and take pride in creating exceptional playing conditions? Are you looking to grow your career at one of the Lowcountry's most beautiful and respected private communities? If so, Moss Creek is looking for an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to join our Golf & Grounds team!
Nestled on over 1,000 acres just before the bridge to Hilton Head Island, Moss Creek is home to two Tom Fazio-designed championship golf courses, stunning natural landscapes, and a vibrant private club community. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside an experienced leadership team and play a key role in maintaining premier golf conditions for our members and guests.
What You'll Do
As the Assistant Golf Course Superintendent, you will help lead the daily operations of our golf course maintenance team and support the Superintendent and Director of Golf & Grounds Maintenance in delivering exceptional course conditions.
Responsibilities include:
- Assisting with the maintenance of tees, greens, fairways, roughs, lagoons, and cart paths
- Supervising and developing Equipment Operators, Irrigation Technicians, and Spray Technicians
- Scheduling work assignments and maximizing the efficient use of resources
- Training employees on equipment operation and safe work practices
- Applying pesticides and calibrating and maintaining application equipment
- Maintaining a clean and organized chemical facility
- Assisting with irrigation, drainage systems, and pump operations
- Supporting employee development, safety initiatives, and performance management
- Performing daily course setup and filling in for supervisory staff as needed
- Assisting Community Maintenance operations when necessary
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications:
- Turf degree, Turf Certificate, or a minimum of five (5) years of applicable golf course maintenance experience
- Pesticide Application Certification
- Valid driver's license
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Strong mathematical aptitude, including budgeting, measurements, and equipment calibration
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and internet applications
- Ability to read, write, and understand English
Physical Requirements
This position is primarily outdoors and requires the ability to:
- Stand, walk, bend, stoop, crawl, and lift 50+ pounds
- Work in various weather conditions, including heat, cold, humidity, and rain
- Thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
Why Moss Creek?
At Moss Creek, you'll have the opportunity to:
Work on two Tom Fazio-designed championship golf courses
Be part of a collaborative and passionate leadership team
Grow your career within an established and respected private club community
Make a visible impact on the member experience every day
Enjoy the beauty and lifestyle of South Carolina's renowned Lowcountry
If you're a motivated turf professional who is passionate about golf course excellence and ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply today and help shape the future of golf at Moss Creek.
Moss Creek Owners Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace.