First Assistant Superintendent
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USD 80000 - 100000
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Job Description
Tacoma Country & Golf Club Overview
Tacoma Country & Golf Club is as proud of our past as we are excited about our future. Dating back to 1894 Tacoma Country & Golf Club has been occupying this beautiful property on the shores of American Lake. TCGC is the oldest established Golf Club West of the Mississippi.
Golf is central to the member experience at Tacoma Country & Golf Club. We feature an 18-hole championship golf course that stretches beyond 6900-yards from the back tees. Accomplished players will love the test they find on our links while players of all skill levels will find a playable course that is enjoyable round after round. In addition to the course itself our members enjoy access to one of the finest practice facilities in the region.
Tacoma Country and Golf Club is set to host the 2026 Centennial Washington Open and the 2027 US Senior Womens Open. The Club recently hosted the 2025 Washington Open and the 2024 Pacific Northwest Womens Amateur. TCGC hosted the 1961 U.S. Womens Amateur 1984 U.S. Senior Womens Amateur 1994 U.S. Womens Mid-Amateur 2007 U.S. Girls Junior 11 PNGA Amateur Championships 3 Washington Mens Amateurs and numerous USGA championship qualifiers including Final Qualifying for the 2017 U.S. Open.
Other amenities include a dining room and lounge a competition size swimming pool a boat dock on American Lake tennis courts and more!
Position Summary
As the First Assistant Superintendent at Tacoma Country and Golf Club you will be responsible for assisting the Golf Course Superintendent in golf course maintenance Clubhouse grounds maintenance landscaping building maintenance and day-to-day management of staff. The First Assistant may assist with the hiring training a direction of team members.
Primary Responsibilities include the following: (other duties may be assigned)
Manage the maintenance crews day-to-day work on the course and track completion of tasks
Communicate course conditions with the Superintendent and Golf Shop Staff daily
Identify and resolve any issues on the golf course
Work closely with the Golf Course Superintendent and contribute to the overall success of the operations
Create work schedules and daily tasks for maintenance crew including supervising and directing throughout shift (Task Manager)
Ensure daily course setup is completed properly
Chemical and Fertilizer application
Assist with training employees on tasks equipment and safety procedures/policies; help lead safety meetings and ensure staff is following protocol
Assume responsibility of the golf course in the absence of the Superintendent
Attend weekly Leadership meetings when the Superintendent is not available
Other duties as assigned
Candidate Requirements and Qualifications
Degree in Turfgrass Management or a related field of study
5 years of experience on a golf course or a related field of work
Ability to work some Weekends/holidays; adapt schedule around tournaments and events
Strong and effective organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team; ability to supervise multiple employees
Strong attention to detail and problem solving
Ability to multi-task
Understand the game of golf
Understanding of Irrigation system troubleshooting and basic repair
Employment is contingent on clearing a background check
Compensation and Benefits
This is a full-time 40 hour weekly with benefits including:
Salary: $80000-100000 DOE
Paid Time Off per employee handbook
Medical Dental Vision insurance dependent coverage available per employee handbook
401K and 401K Match per employee handbook
Life Insurance per employee handbook
Holiday Bonus Program per employee handbook
Holiday Pay per employee handbook
Employee Meals per employee handbook
Partial Tuition reimbursement for continued education per employee handbook
Golf Privileges per employee handbook
Tacoma Country and Golf Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To Apply for this Position
Please send a resume to our Superintendent Joel Kachmarek:
Apply in person
13204 Country Club Drive SW
Lakewood WA 98498
Position is open immediately and applications will be accepted until June 20th 2025.
Employment Type
Full-Time
