Penfield Country Club

Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Penfield Country Club was originally designed and constructed by Course Architect Pete Craig in 1958.  PCC has gone through a complete bunker renovation with Course Architect Ian Andrew in 2019.  The bunkers were renovated with sod bottoms and new drainage.  The renovation also included greenside run offs and collection areas.  A tree removal program was implemented a few years ago with the vision and guidance of Ian Andrew.  The past few years the club has taken on many projects not only on the golf course but also in and around the clubhouse and grounds.  In 2014, PCC installed a new Toro Infinity irrigation system with all new HDPE pipe and Watertronics pump station.  PCC built a new mechanic’s shop in 2021 with a new staff maintenance facility in the planning stages.

Penfield Country Club is looking for the right candidate to join our team who can lead and motivate individuals.  The ideal candidate will be part of the management team and will learn all facets of golf course operations.  PCC is a family orientated Country Club with a healthy membership that is growing every year in all areas. 

Penfield Country Club is a great club to learn and grow in the turf industry while having a good work/life balance. 

Educational Requirements

Assistant must have earned a 2-4 year degree or certificate in Turfgrass Management or a related field.

Experience Requirements

Penfield Country Club is looking for an individual who has at least one year of golf course experience.  Preferably someone who has basic computer and communication skills.  The individual should be self motivated and have a passion for wanting to learn about the turf industry.  Working in a team environment with a positive attitude is a must.  We have a great young core and are looking to add a good personality to the staff.

Special Requirements

The individual will work closely with the Superintendent, Mechanic and Assistant Superintendent in managing the golf course to championship conditions on a daily basis.  The Assistant Superintendents will be running the staff on a day to day basis in conjunction with the Golf Course Superintendent. The Assistant must be able to do basic record keeping for fertilizer and spray records.  Irrigation, fertilizing and spraying skills are preferred but not necessary.  We are willing to teach the right person with the right attitude.  

Job Benefits

Benefits include paid local and national association dues and educational seminars.  PCC will pay for pesticide testing if needed. Also included are meals, uniforms, golf privileges, health, dental, 401k, Personal Time Off (2 weeks), cell phone stipend, and an annual performance bonus.  The individual will also have the opportunity to attend Greens Committee Meetings.  The PCC Grounds Staff works 6 days a week splitting the staff in half for the weekends during the golfing season.  

Date Job is Available

11 hours ago

Salary

$50,000 to $60,000 per year

Job Application Instructions

Email cover letter and resume to Doug Vanderlee at doug@penfieldcc.org