Assistant Superintendent

Chartered in 1956, Cherokee Town and Country Club is recognized as one of America's premier private clubs.  Located in the Atlanta metro area, the club has two locations: the Town Club, which occupies the famed Grant Estate on West Paces Ferry Road in Buckhead, and the Country Club, which is located near the Chattahoochee River in Sandy Springs. The membership enjoys world class amenities including golf, dining, paddle sports, fitness, and aquatics.  The excellence of these facilities, combined with a commitment to the highest standards in member services, has brought the club an extraordinary number of honors and awards throughout the years.

The Country Club has 36 holes of championship golf and 15 acres of practice facilities.  Practice facilities include a double-sided driving range, a three green short game facility, and a dedicated chipping green.  The greens on both courses are Champion Ultradwarf, approaches and collections areas are Tifgrand Hybrid Bermudagrass, fairways are Tifway Hybrid Bermudagrass, and the tees are mixture of Zeon Zoysia and Tifway.  Over its long history, Cherokee has hosted the some of the top amateur golf events, and most recently the 100th playing of the Georgia Amateur Championship in 2021. The club has recently secured the services of golf course architect Andrew Green, one of the most respected and sought-after architects, to create a Golf Course Master Plan for entire property.  The Golf Course Maintenance team operates out of a state-of-the-art turf care facility built in 2000. 

The club has a long history of developing and preparing people to manage top facilities around the country. This is a perfect opportunity for an individual looking to grow their career while learning from some of the top leaders in the industry. 

Position Summary: The Assistant Superintendent works with all aspects of the day-to-day operation of the golf course.  This individual works closely with the superintendent to supervise and train a large crew of full time, part time, and seasonal employees. The assistant superintendent is expected to observe golf course conditions and make suggestions.  The ideal candidate will be able to recognize problems and have an eye for the details.  He or she should be comfortable speaking in front of large groups and can speak basic workplace Spanish. The Assistant Superintendent is expected to interact with members throughout the day, always carry him or herself in a professional manor, and attend monthly Green Committee meetings.  This person should have a positive attitude, strong work ethic, work well in a team environment, and be determined to succeed in the golf industry.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Supervise the staff and assist with job scheduling.
• Incorporate and enforce safe work practices. Provide safety training for employees as directed.
• Apply fertilizers and plant protectants including the calibration sprayers/spreaders. Record all applications and ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Perform irrigation scheduling and make basic irrigation repairs.
• Execute and manage golf course improvement projects.
• Perform basic mowing tasks and cultural practices when needed.