Sharon Country Club

Sharon Country Club, located in Sharon Massachusetts, is a private ten-hole club with a driving range and short game practice area. Sharon Country Club was established in 1898. We currently have an opening for the assistant superintendent position, see the job description below.

Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

The assistant golf course superintendent reports directly to the golf course superintendent. Under the superintendent’s supervision the assistant superintendent directs and participates in the maintenance of the golf course. The assistant superintendent may serve in the superintendent’s capacity during his/her absence.

Typical Functions:

Assists in the planning and supervising the maintenance of greens, tees, fairways, roughs, bunkers, and other landscape areas. Schedule’s work supervises the employees, and the use of equipment.

Instructs equipment operators on the operation, care of mowing.

Applies pesticides, fertilizers and takes care of sprayer to ensure proper application of pesticides and fertilizers and keeps accurate records.

Participates in the operation and maintenance of pumps, irrigation system, and drainage systems. Able to repair Toro 670, 750, and 800 series sprinklers.

Assist in the maintenance and repair of motorized and other mechanical equipment.

Assists in personal management and evaluation, employee safety, discipline and may also modify the daily work schedule based on professional interpretation.

Employment Standards:

Working knowledge of the maintenance of golf course tees, fairways, greens; the seeding and maintenance practices for golf course turf; the planting, cultivating, pruning, and caring for plants, shrubs and trees; the characteristics and proper use of various fertilizers and soil conditioners; herbicides and pest control methods and materials; drainage control methods; and irrigation system, including wells, pumps and automatic controls. Ability to schedule, supervise maintenance work to achieve the most efficient utilization of workers and equipment; to prepare clear and concise reports; and to maintain effective employee relations.

Possession of a valid driver's license.

Required to have a current Massachusetts pesticide applicator license or obtain one within sixty days.

Must have a minimum of two years of golf course maintenance experience and a turf certificate.

Salary: 60k to 70k depending on experience.

Hours: In season 43 to 46, off season 40.

Benefits: 75% employer 25% employee Health Insurance, 401k (no matching), vacation and sick time, golfing privileges.

Please email resumes or if you have any questions to Paul Doherty, pdoherty@sharoncountryclub.com by January 5, 2025.