The Sonoma Golf Club is excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity
of Senior Assistant Golf Course Superintendent. Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality
environment and be highly focused on providing superior playing conditions for
our members and their guests.

This position will work alongside the Golf Course Superintendent in all aspects of
managing the golf course and training staff. We are looking for a detail-oriented
leader to help take the club to the next level of course conditioning. The Sonoma
Golf Club is a high-end private club that provides us with every resource we need
to be successful.

The Sonoma Golf Club is owned and operated by Escalante Golf. Escalante is
driven to be the most influential golf company in the world. By thinking
differently, it has been able to create a unique opportunity for its investors,
partners, and employees while providing world-class experiences for its members
and guests.

In 2023 Tripp Davis oversaw a bunker redesign and renovation. We are currently
in the middle of a complete irrigation system replacement installation. The
system was designed by EC Design and is being installed by Integrity Golf Course
Construction. Future projects will include re-grassing the property to provide an
environmentally sustainable product and consistent playing surfaces for our
members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Works with the Golf Course Superintendent to ensure that the annual golf course maintenance budget and capital plans are maintained and followed.
• Supervises and assists maintenance staff in daily duties.
• Assists in the planning, organizing and direction of the maintenance and capital projects.
• Supervises the planting and cultural practices involved in growing various turf varieties, trees and ornamental plants.
• Assists in the procurement of supplies and materials and ensures costs remain within budgetary limitations.
• Keep records of annual maintenance activities and costs and assist with the preparation of required reports.
• Assist with timely coding of all invoices, payroll and other required documents.
• Ensures all company policies and procedures are followed, including compliance with government regulations.
• Ensures associates obtain proper license needed to perform job tasks safely and within city, state, and federal regulations.  Addresses directly all real or perceived environmental concerns.
• Manages department members that may include, but is not limited to: Mechanic, Environmental Technician, Equipment Operator, Foreman, Greenskeeper, and Irrigation Technician.
• Assures that effective orientation and training are given to each new associate.  Develops ongoing training programs.
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.

Minimum Qualifications for the Superintendent: 

• Bachelor degree, Associate degree or equivalent from a four or two year college; 3-4 year related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience (degree preference in agronomy/horticulture/plant/soil science).
• 2-3 years of experience as an Assistant, Second Assistant, or Assistant in Training Superintendent.

Other Qualifications:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, & Outlook.
• Have or can obtain a Pesticide Applicators License within 90 days of employment.