Assistant Superintendent
Applewood Golf Course
Property Description:
Applewood is a public 18-hole course located in beautiful Golden, Colorado with a great view of the Table Mountains and the Rockies. It is owned by Prospect Park District and operated by KemperSports Management. It is a community favorite hosting 63,000 rounds in 2025. Applewood is an Audubon Cooperative Sanctury course. We just finished a complete irrigation renovation including a Watertronics pump station, and Rainbird Cirrus Pro central computer.
Position Summary:
Responsible for all activities related to the care and maintenance of the golf course, grounds, and equipment. Assists the Superintendent with planning and implementing budget and operating plans. Hires, trains and supervises staff. Responsibilities also include applying relevant landscaping, horticultural principles to assure that quality standards are consistently achieved and/or exceeded.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Managing staff for all daily tasks including mowing, bunker maintenance, course set up
- Being directly involve in chemical and fertilizer applications
- Assist in managing capital project/course improvements
- Daily scouting and diagnosing of any turf related issues
- Assist in clubhouse and wedding garden landscape maintenance
- Operation of the irrigation system and daily watering
- Snow removal in the winter
- Assist mechanic as needed in keeping maintenance equipment operable and safe
Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years golf course or related field experience
- Hold a degree in a related field or be working toward one
- Have or be able to obtain a Colorado pesticide license
- Demonstrated quality written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Positive attitude, professional manner and appearance in all situations
Supervises:
Members of the maintenance crew including equipment operators and laborers
Classification:
Full-time, Non-Seasonal, Salaried, Exempt
Pay Range:
$60,000 to $65,000 annually
KemperSports Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer