Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

The Blind Brook Club, located in Purchase, N.Y., is seeking to hire an assistant golf course superintendent. Blind Brook Club opened for play in 1915 and was designed by Seth Raynor.

To learn more, please visit https://www.blindbrookclub.org

Why Blind Brook Club?

• Accelerated career development - actively involved in team leadership, career development, agronomic programming, budgeting, construction projects, water management and 
• Innovative programs - utilize a new Rain Bird IC irrigation system installed along with pump station
• Project management exposure - continue refining Jim Urbina's restoration of Seth Raynor elements. Recently completed green and fairway expansions, bunker restoration, tee additions and tree removal.
• One to one learning environment opportunity for hands on coaching and learning from a Golf Course Superintendent with regional and multi-climate experience.

Success Traits of Individual:

• Enjoys the specialized work and skills, and is able to generate a fun, team-based environment with others
• Delivers high-quality service, thorough and precise
• Capable of handling multiple priorities, and takes initiative 
• Drive, determination and a self-disciplined approach
• Exercises good judgment, high integrity and develops trust

Initial Priorities:

• Learn and understand the culture of Blind Brook including agronomic, daily operations and course maintenance practices
• Develops familiarity with leadership team to assure quality standards are met

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of golf course maintenance experience
• Certificate, Associates or Bachelor’s degree in turfgrass science or agronomy related field
• Must obtain New York State Pesticide License within 90 days of hire
• The right individual will carry high expectations for themselves and the golf course at all times. 
• Ability to work 60-65 hours on average in season, 40-45 in the winter months

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience (DOE $80,000-$85,000 salary)
• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K with employee match
• Vacation and holiday bonus
• On-site housing is available. Employee housing in 2019-2020 was completely renovated including, new appliances, flooring, paint and plumbing.  

Key Responsibilities of Position:

• Apply pesticides/fertilizers and calibrate sprayers/spreaders.
• Maintain proper and complete application records and storage of materials.
• Train and oversee employees assigned in assisting with spray applications.
• Operate or learn to operate and train staff on golf course and grounds maintenance equipment.
• Measure and maintain proper moisture levels in playing surfaces, assist with irrigation installation and repairs.
• Cooperative management and oversight in regards to course maintenance, landscape maintenance, course construction projects