Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
Southwest Michigan
Gull Lake View Golf Resort — the 6th largest golf resort in the world — is seeking a driven and forward-thinking Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to join our agronomy team. Gull Lake View Resort is managed by Pinnacle Golf Properties, one of the fastest growing management companies in the US. Join our team and become part of an amazing resort featuring 108 holes of golf – with opportunities to grow within our organization which has courses across the country.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated turf professional who aspires to grow into a Golf Course Superintendent role within a multi-course resort operation.
To learn more about our story and what makes the resort unique, read this feature from LINKS Magazine: “Gull Lake View: The Biggest Golf Resort You Might Not Know.”
Position Overview
Under the direction of the Director of Agronomy/Golf Course Superintendent, the Assistant Superintendent directs and participates in the maintenance of tees, greens, fairways, irrigation systems, and course infrastructure across Gull Lake View Golf Resort properties.
This position supervises agronomy staff, helps coordinate daily maintenance operations, and may serve in the Superintendent’s capacity during their absence.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Supervision
- Assist in fostering a culture of quality, hospitality, and continuous improvement
- Supervise and delegate tasks to agronomy staff
- Schedule work assignments for efficient use of labor and equipment
- Train equipment operators in proper mowing and equipment care
Turf & Course Operations
- Direct and participate in daily maintenance of greens, tees, fairways, bunkers, and cart paths
- Apply fertilizers, pesticides, and soil amendments
- Monitor turf health, disease pressure, pest activity, and irrigation performance
- Supervise and assist with irrigation and drainage system maintenance
- Operate and maintain pumps and motorized equipment
- Monitor inventory of fertilizers, pesticides, irrigation parts, and safety supplies
- Maintain accurate recordkeeping and reporting
Strategic & Administrative Support
- Assist with budgeting, capital planning, and equipment maintenance planning
- Support development and execution of comprehensive turf management programs
- Identify opportunities to improve course presentation and playability
- Play the golf course periodically to inspect product quality
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of golf course agronomy experience
- Valid Driver’s License
- Valid Pesticide Applicator License (or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire)
- Working knowledge of:
- Golf course turf maintenance practices
- Irrigation systems and pump stations
- Herbicides and pest control methods
- Equipment operation and maintenance
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to supervise, lead, and motivate a team
- Strong problem-solving ability in dynamic outdoor conditions
- High attention to detail with a constant eye toward improving course conditions
About Stoatin Brae
Unlike any other championship golf course in Michigan, this emerald jewel sits at one of the highest points in Kalamazoo County and commands sweeping panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. In terms of play, Stoatin Brae is wide open, windswept, and fast & firm. Playing at 6742 yards from the tips, you’ll have to shoot 71 for par at Stoatin Brae. This is a special course whose dramatic design inspires golfers to play their best.
Awards & Honors
“Top 25 Course in Michigan for 2023, 2024, 2025” -Golf.com
“Top 200 Resort Courses in the U.S. 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025” – Golfweek
2021 National Golf Course of the Year -NGCOA Jemsek Award
2020 Michigan Golf Course of the Year – MGCA
“Golfweek’s Top 100 Courses You Can Play List 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 ” – Golfweek
“Top 10 course to play in Michigan for 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024” – Golfweek
Why Join the Gull Lake View Family?
We offer:
✅ Exceptional Compensation
✅ Performance-Based Bonus Opportunities
✅ Paid Vacation
✅ 401K
✅ Health Insurance
✅ Free Golf Privileges Across All GLV Courses
✅ Meal Discounts
✅ Career Advancement & Professional Development
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 – $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid jury duty
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person