About the Role
Position: ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT – HIGH HAMPTON High Hampton, a Golf Digest Top 25 Best Golf Courses in North Carolina and a celebrated mountain destination for more than 100 years, is seeking two Assistant Superintendents to join our progressive and career-focused Grounds Department. These openings come as a result of continued internal advancement, five former Assistants have moved into Golf Course Superintendent roles over the past seven years, including the two most recent promotions. This is an ideal opportunity for a motivated, disciplined, and goal-oriented professional who wants to accelerate their career at a premier property and work within a highly supportive, mentorship-driven environment.These positions play a key role in the daily maintenance and management of our Tom Fazio–designed golf course and surrounding grounds. High Hampton is committed to developing future leaders, many staff members have advanced internally, and we actively help assistants build realistic goals and achieve them.Operating Budget: $3.7MCapital Budget: $500,000–$1,000,000Annual Rounds: ~15,500Staffing: 12 full-time, 26 seasonalTypical Schedule:In-season: Every other weekend offOff-season: Every weekend offTurf Types:Pure Distinction greens and approachesCrystal Bluelinks tees and fairwaysTall turf-type fescue / Kentucky bluegrass roughFine fescue secondary roughsIrrigation System: Toro Lynx 2-wire with Infinity headsEquipment: John Deere carts, Toro mowersFuture Projects: Lake dredging, tee reshaping, rough contamination improvementsSuccess Traits of the IndividualHighly motivated, disciplined, and goal-orientedPassionate about the golf industry and continuous improvementDetail-driven with a desire to enhance efficiency and course conditioningStrong desire to mentor others and take ownership of short- and long-term operational goalsPositive, "can-do" attitude with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-expectation environmentAligned with team culture—collaborative, coachable, and eager to learnInitial Priorities of the PositionAssimilate into the team and fit into the existing cultureLearn High Hampton’s programs, property, systems, and maintenance processesSupport daily operations and uphold championship-level conditioning standardsBuild rapport with the management team and assist in leading seasonal staffAssist in daily golf course setup, conditioning, and operationLead, train, and motivate staff to maintain high standards Participate in chemical and fertilizer applicationsAssist with irrigation management and troubleshootingHelp manage projects related to renovations, drainage, and course improvementsMaintain accurate records for spray programs, moisture, and cultural practicesDemonstrate strong organizational skills, proactive communication, and problem-solving abilityUphold safety standards and ensure proper equipment operationExhibit strong leadership presence and contribute to overall staff culturePreferred Qualifications Certificate, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree in turfgrass science or a related field (preferred, not required)Entry-level to 3 years of golf course maintenance or management experienceWill consider additional experience in lieu of a degreeExperience with cool-season turf preferredDesire to grow into a Superintendent role in the futureOn-site housing or housing allowance for off-site living401(k)PTO / VacationShort-term & Long-term disabilityUniforms