Senior Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Carmel Country Club, located in Charlotte, North Carolina is seeking a Senior Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to join and lead the maintenance team on the South Course.  The chosen candidate will play a major part in the upcoming renovation with Rees Jones design.

The Senior Assistant Golf Course Superintendent will report directly to the Superintendent, Micah Pennybaker and Director of Agronomy, Brannon Goodrich.

Club Highlights:

• Staff: 50 full time employees and 15 seasonal employees
• Maintenance Budget: $5 million dollar operating budget with the Capital budget averaging  between $500-$700k annually. 
• Annual Rounds: 35,000 on the South Course
• Typical work schedule: In-season - 40-60 hours per week (depending on if you work the weekend).  Off-season: 40-45 hours per week.  This position is responsible for working every 3rd weekend year-round excluding special events.
• Grass types: Greens - A1 Bentgrass greens, Zeon Zoysia tees/fairways, Celebration Bermuda rough, and Fescue in the shade.
• Equipment: Predominantly leased and purchased Toro equipment
• Irrigation system: Toro Lynx 
• Future projects: Complete bunker redesign and reconstruction beginning November 2024.  In addition, there are plans for lake dredging, a stone wall construction, and a tee expansion to the par 3 course.

SUCCESS TRAITS OF INDIVIDUAL:

• Desire to maintain Bentgrass in the transition zone at a high level.
• Dedication and willingness to work long hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Ability to lead, organize, and motivate teams of 30+
• Eager learner with a desire to progress in the industry
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
• Positive individual who can adjust and succeed in a fast-paced environment

INITIAL PRIORITIES OF POSITION:

• Create relationships with the current team and staff
• Work with Director and Superintendent to facilitate and organize a complete bunker renovation
• Motivate, recruit, train, and supervise a growing team of 30+ team members
• Assist with the daily operation of the golf course

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND APTITUDE:

• Assist the Director of Agronomy, the South Course Superintendent and Assistant Superintendents with the daily maintenance, operation, and management of the golf course.
• Manage Bentgrass greens in the transition zone.
• The scheduling, supervising, and training of the 30+ golf course maintenance team members in the daily operations of the golf course.