Asst Superindendent

Elevate Your Career at a Premier 45-Hole Private Club

Are you a motivated turfgrass professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career at a high-end private golf club The Golf Club at Lansdowne is seeking an Assistant Superintendent who is passionate about championship-level course conditioning team leadership and professional development.

Why Lansdowne

Located in scenic Loudoun County VA our 45-hole private club is attached to a luxury 4-star resort and continues to grow with over 700 members. Our courses include:

• Robert Trent Jones II Course (1989) A classic parkland-style course with Bent/Poa sand-based greens Meyer Zoysia fairways and Penncross tees featuring elevated greens strategic bunkering and stunning views of the Potomac River.
• Greg Norman Championship Course (2004) A modern links-style design with A1-A4 Bentgrass sand-based greens Penn Trio fairways and tees dramatic elevation changes deep-faced bunkers and risk-reward shotmaking.
• Sharkbite (9-hole course) A family-friendly yet challenging layout designed to sharpen short-game skills and introduce new players to the game.

• Varied Turfgrass Management Working with multiple turf varieties (Bentgrass Poa Zoysia and Bermuda) across different microclimates and soil conditions.
• Mid-Atlantic Transition Zone Managing cool-season turf in one of the most challenging agronomic regions in the U.S.
• Irrigation & Drainage Management Operating two advanced irrigation systems (Toro Lynx & Rain Bird Nimbus II) across 485 acres along with subsurface drainage and moisture management strategies.
• Pest & Disease Management Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach to combat Dollar Spot Summer Patch and Bentgrass Decline.

• New lease equipment packages every two years.
• Flowtronex MCI Pump Station for advanced irrigation efficiency.
• Cart path repair projects to enhance playability and aesthetics.
• Laser grading of tees for superior consistency and performance.
• SOX pond erosion control projects to protect and restore critical areas.
• Fleet of modern equipment Including GPS-guided sprayers and advanced moisture meters.
• On-Site Agronomy Facilities Large maintenance building with a dedicated chemical storage/mixing area equipment repair shop and staff training room.
• Use of Technology Precision turf management through GPS mapping drone imagery and moisture sensors.

• PGA TOUR Tournament Support Gain hands-on experience by assisting PGA TOUR agronomy teams at professional events learning from industry leaders.
• High-Level Tournament Play The club hosts USGA qualifiers club championships and elite member events requiring championship-caliber course conditions.
• Networking & Exposure Work alongside turf professionals from top clubs expanding your industry connections.
• Commitment to Sustainability We implement water conservation native area restoration and pollinator habitat programs to enhance environmental stewardship.

• Pesticide License Acquisition We provide support and resources to help you obtain your state pesticide applicator license.
• GCSAA Certifications Encouragement and assistance in working toward GCSAA certifications and hold elected positions.
• Educational Conferences & Seminars Opportunities to attend national and regional turfgrass conferences field days and continuing education events.
• Cross-Training & Leadership Development Hands-on learning across multiple courses ensuring well-rounded leadership and agronomic skills.

Salary range: 70K to 75K

What Youll Do

• Daily course maintenance & playability enhancements.
• Team leadership training developing and managing staff.
• Moisture management & turf health strategies.
• Cultural practices and pesticide/fertilizer applications.
• Project management contributing to future capital improvements.

Work-Life Balance

• Rotating weekend schedule to ensure time for personal and professional development.
• Time off for industry events and educational opportunities.

What Were Looking For

We want someone who is:
â A great communicator able to lead and motivate a team.
â Career-driven looking to grow into a Superintendent role.
â Eager to learn open to new agronomic practices and innovations.
â Detail-oriented committed to high standards of course conditioning.
â Highly motivated proactive and able to take initiative.

Capital Improvement Projects Resume-Building Opportunities

• Forebay Reconstruction (Winter 2025)
• SOX Erosion Repair (Winter 2025)
• Continuation of Master Drainage Plan (Winter 2025)
• Bunker Alterations for RTJ II Course (Winter 2025)
• RTJ Irrigation System Replacement (August 2026)
• SGA Renovation (Summer 2026)

Join Our Team!

If youre ready to take the next step in your golf course maintenance career and want to be part of a dynamic team at a prestigious club wed love to hear from you!