The Beverly Country Club, located in Chicago Illinois, is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented 1st Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to join a high-performance agronomy team during an exciting period of capital investment, championship conditioning, and long-term infrastructure planning. This role is ideal for an aspiring Superintendent who wants hands-on leadership experience, deep agronomic development, and involvement in major improvement projects at a historic private club.
Club highlights:
- Total annual rounds: 20,000
- Total staff: 30 (12 full-time, 18 part-time)
- Typical work schedule: Weather dependent; mornings begin prior to staff meeting; weekend/holiday rotation
- Turf types:
- Greens: 007 Bentgrass
- Fairways: Declaration Bentgrass / Poa annua
- Tees: Declaration Bentgrass / Poa annua
- Rough: Poa annua, Perennial Ryegrass, Tall Fescue, Kentucky Bluegrass
- Irrigation system: Toro
- Equipment: John Deere & Toro-$1.1M newly purchased, all owned
SUCCESS TRAITS OF INDIVIDUAL:- Strong leadership skills
- Positive attitude
- Reliable and consistent
- Strong communication skills
- Hands-on and actively engaged
- Able to teach and also be coached
- Hardworking and dedicated
- Team-oriented
- Sees the big picture
- Detail-driven and professional
INITIAL PRIORITIES OF POSITION:- Learn the property, staff, and daily operational flow
- Establish consistency in course conditioning and detailed presentation
- Integrate into the management team and support a positive staff culture
- Take ownership of irrigation and moisture management
- Assist with fertilizer and pesticide applications
- Support and participate in ongoing course improvement projects
- Help reinforce and elevate the standards and expectations across the property
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND APTITUDE:- Staff scheduling, training, and daily leadership
- Irrigation system operation, troubleshooting, and repair
- Moisture management and hand watering
- Daily course setup and execution of maintenance standards
- Cultural practices including aerification, topdressing, and grooming
- Participation in drainage and turf improvement projects
- Tournament preparation and execution (including Western Amateur)
- Equipment operation and ability to train staff
- Support implementation of upcoming capital improvements
- Strong communication and ability to hold self and team accountable
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:- Certificate, Associate, or Bachelor's degree in Turfgrass Management (preferred but not required)
- 4-7 years of progressive golf course maintenance experience
- Supervisory or crew leadership experience
- Experience with fertilizer and pesticide applications
- Strong irrigation and water management skills
- Illinois pesticide license or ability to obtain
- Ability to excel in a high-expectation, detail-oriented environment
- Candidates without preferred education will be considered if experience is strong
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:- Salary range: $76,000-$90,000
- Bonus potential
- 4% 401(k) match
- Dental & vision insurance
- PTO / Vacation
- Local & national association dues
- Uniforms provided
- Free food
- Golfing privileges
- Continuing education & professional development
- Career advancement opportunities through exposure to capital projects, irrigation renovation, tournament prep, and high-end daily operations
