Assistant Superintendent White Deer Run-Heritage Golf Group in Vernon Hills, IL for White Deer Run - Heritage Golf Group
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Assistant Superintendent White Deer Run-Heritage Golf Group
White Deer Run - Heritage Golf Group
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Posted: 10-Oct-25
Location: Vernon Hills, Illinois
Type: Full Time
Salary: 60,000-65,000
Categories:
Assistant superintendent
Salary Details:
Competitive salary.
Medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with company option, earned PTO.
Opportunities to lead projects and advance your career with Heritage Golf Group.
Preferred Education:
Associates Degree
Certifications:
CGCS
Class A
CTEM
About White Deer Run Golf Club
An 18-hole, par-72 public course in Chicago’s North Suburbs, White Deer Run was designed by Dick & Tim Nugent and opened in 1998. Built on the historic Cuneo Estate, it spans roughly 240 acres of rolling terrain with multiple lakes and strong practice facilities (range, putting green, practice bunker). Course ratings include Black: 74.5 / 148 (men), with multiple tee options to challenge all levels.
Role Summary
White Deer Run Golf Club is seeking a hands-on, growth-minded Assistant Superintendent to help lead daily course maintenance, crew development, and agronomic programs. You’ll partner closely with the Superintendent to deliver excellent playing conditions and elevate standards.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee and participate in daily course setup (mowing, rolling, bunkers, pin/tee locations).
Plan and execute cultural practices (aeration, topdressing, verticutting).
Mix, calibrate, and apply fertilizers/plant protectants; maintain application records.
Monitor turf health, moisture, and disease pressure; recommend timely adjustments.
Lead, train, and schedule a seasonal crew; model safety and quality standards.
Operate and troubleshoot irrigation system; coordinate basic repairs.
Coordinate with Equipment Manager on preventative maintenance.
Support tournament/event prep and special projects; assist with winter work/snow ops.
Uphold budget awareness, inventory control, and regulatory compliance.
Educational Requirements
Certificate or degree in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, Horticulture, or related field (or equivalent experience).
2+ seasons on a golf course maintenance team; prior leadership preferred.
Experience Requirements
Ability to obtain Illinois Pesticide Applicator license within 90 days (current license preferred).
Solid irrigation knowledge; comfortable operating a wide range of turf equipment.
Positive communicator and team builder with a lead-by-example mindset.
Able to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays in season; lift 50+ lbs and work outdoors in varying conditions.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Heritage Golf Group is the Fastest Growing Country Club Lifestyle company in the United States fueled by an abundance of industry leadership experience and strong relationships. In nearly 3 years, Heritage has grown in size from 6 owned clubs to now 28.
Mark Burnett, Heritage's President and CEO with 30 years of industry experience took the helm with new ownership in January 2020. The new leadership team has a passionate vision to purchase clubs, modernize amenities for current and future members by investing millions while also improving current operations and experiences.
The company is becoming well known for being innovative and transformative throughout all Member and Guest areas while bringing new technology and futuristic thinking.
