Leewood Golf Club: Assistant Superintendent

 Leewood Golf Club Club is an 18-hole Devereux Emmett design which was founded in 1922.   Leewood is a full-service family country club serving lower Westchester County and New York City with a full-service restaurant, pool, and tennis facilities.   Recent capital improvements include a modern irrigation system (2012), several rebuilt greens and short game area, full bunker renovation, addition of new tees, pond dredging, and cart path re-surfacing. 

Leewood will be hosting the New York State Open qualifier in June and the Westchester Men’s Mid-Am Championship in October.

Yankee legend Babe Ruth and Thomas Carvel were longtime members of Leewood in its early years.

Club Highlights

• Total Rounds: 15,000 
• Irrigation: Rain Bird with HDPE pipe
• Grass Type: Poa Greens, bent/rye tees, and Bent/Poa/Rye Fairways
• Staff: 20-peak season including 2 assistants.
• Equipment Fleet: mix of Toro and John Deere.  Continuous replacement (everything is new since 2014).

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and execution of all daily maintenance operations
• Supervise, train, and develop a diverse grounds staff
• Participate in water management, irrigation scheduling, and hand-watering practices
• Lead course setup to ensure championship-level playing conditions
• Assist with pesticide and fertilizer applications 

Educational Requirements

Graduate of an accredited certificate, 2 or 4 year program.

Experience Requirements

• Prior experience as an Assistant Superintendent
• Strong knowledge of cool season turfgrass management
• Valid pesticide applicator license (or ability to obtain)
• Proven leadership and team-development skills
• Ability and willingness to be a working leader in the field
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Positive leadership style and team-first mindset
• Motivated individual who is looking to learn and grow Team player who shares a common interest of a positive work culture
•  Thrives on a sense of ownership and takes pride in their work
• Knowledge of turf management i.e., ability to identify turf disease, insect damage, and heat stress
• Ability to learn and safely operate all golf course equipment including but not limited to mowers, truck, excavator and loader
• Able to lift over 50 lbs and have physical agility
• Ability and willingness to work under adverse conditions of weather, temperature, dirt, noise and chemicals/fertilizers

Special Requirements

Currently possess or have ability to obtain a New York State pesticide license

Long term goal of becoming a Golf Course Superintendent

Job Benefits

70-30 health insurance, dental insurance, Christmas Bonus, vacation/sick/personal days as outlined in club policy, uniforms, meals, golf, local + national dues, attending local outings, continuing education, 401k w/ match, tournament volunteer opportunities

Date Job is Available

March 30, 2026

Salary

$80,000 to $110,000 per year

Job Application Instructions

e-mail a cover letter and résumé to Tim Walker, CGCS at twalker@leewoodgolfclub.org

Turfgrass Management Specialists: Saratoga Sod Farm

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Turfgrass Management Specialist to join our progressive, privately owned, family-oriented sod farm operation. We take great pride in providing customers throughout the Northeast with top quality turfgrass sod and related products, backed by exemplary customer service from a professional, knowledgeable and engaged team. 

This full-time position will play a key role in the production, maintenance, and quality control of high-quality turfgrass sod and field crops, with a primary focus on scouting, crop protectant and fertilizer applications, and irrigation management. The ideal candidate will have hands-on turfgrass experience, strong agronomic knowledge, a positive, can-do attitude and the ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.

  

I.                   Working Relationships:

 The Turfgrass Management Specialist communicates directly with the Farm Manager and team members to facilitate proper establishment, management, and harvesting of quality turfgrass sod and field crops, portray a company image of professionalism and excellence to the public, and provide outstanding customer service to both our external and internal customers.

 

II.                Key Responsibilities, include but not limited to: 

·  Crop Protectant application and management- maintain current product inventory; apply all products in compliance with state and federal regulations; maintain current and complete inventory, application and crop health records; communicate all applications to all team members and notify of REIs

·  Bentgrass production- oversee day-to-day activities including establishment, scouting, fertility, crop protectant application, mowing, pest management, and harvest preparation

·  Irrigation- manage and monitor turfgrass production irrigation systems, including scheduling, troubleshooting, record keeping and seasonal adjustments of all systems (center pivots, hard hose travelers, solid set pipes); be able to prime and run diesel pumps; run irrigation control Apps; maintain domestic irrigations systems in landscapes, including winterization. 

·  Field Scouting -regularly inspect fields for disease, insects, weeds, drought stress, and other related issues. Communicate conditions with farm manager and develop a treatment plan to maintain healthy turfgrass and crops

·  Mechanics – maintain reel mowers for quality cut; overhaul and grind reels and bed knives; operate and assist with maintenance of additional farm equipment as needed

·  Support seasonal workload demands as needed -including, but not limited to, sod and crops harvesting, field tillage, mowing. 

 

III.             Working Conditions 

Outdoor work in all weather conditions (dirty, windy, wet, hot, dry, cool or just perfect).  Additional hours may be necessary during seasonally busy periods.  Heavy lifting and physical exertion will be necessary. 

 

IV.           Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in turfgrass production and management
• Understanding of irrigation principles and turfgrass water management
• Experience applying crop protectants
• Ability to use technology, computers, software, Apps, etc. to perform job duties (Microsoft 365, Excel, Google Forms, etc.)
• Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions
• Current, valid Certified Pesticide Applicator license (New York State or ability to obtain/transfer)
• Current, valid, driver’s license
• Strong attention to detail, positive attitude and commitment to safety and quality.

V.                Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating farm and turf equipment, including:
• Tractors
• Forklifts
• Mowers
• Experience with bentgrass or fine turfgrasses
• Agricultural crop production experience
• Previous sod farm, golf course, or sports turf experience
• Mechanical aptitude and basic equipment maintenance skills
• CDL driver’s license (Class A or B)
• Spanish fluency                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

VII.          Performance Factors 

Attendance, punctuality and positive attitude; quality of crops throughout the year; timeliness of performing key responsibilities; ability to work as a team.

Job Title: TURFGRASS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Supervisor: Farm Manager

Term of Employment: Full time, year-round position. On site – expected to work fully at farm and field locations

Salary/Benefits $62,500 - $68,000; Benefits eligible

Work Hours: Average 10 hrs. daily, with seasonal variation; start time will vary from 6-7 am seasonally

Average Hrs./Wk.: Generally average 55 hrs./week during season (Monday – Saturday); 40 hrs./week during winter months (Monday – Thursday )

To Apply:    hr@saratogasod.com
SARATOGA SOD FARM
1670 Rt. 4 
Stillwater, NY  12170
 (518) 664-5038