Swainton, New Jersey

Union League National Golf Club is seeking a career driven, self-motivated individual to join their team as an Assistant Superintendent. Union League National boasts a 236 acre, 27 championship hole golf course by the Nation's Finest Golf Architecture Team Fry/Straka, an expansive double-sided practice range with grass tees and an 18,000 square foot clubhouse.

The golf course has received glowing reviews as one of the top redesigns in the country, and now all 27-holes are open to provide a once in a lifetime opportunity for members and guests.  

“This is honestly the only course project I know of, anywhere, that combines the two crucial elements: the massive earthmoving style and a Pine Valley-style palette — the soil and vegetation that we associate with great golf." said Jason Straka, golf course architect.

“We hope to be the new Chicago Golf Club, the new Seminole, the new Pine Valley,” CEO Jeff McFadden, The Union League of Philadelphia said in November 2021 article. “We’re creating tradition. We’re not living on tradition, and that’s a big change for what makes us attractive." 

Why join Union League National Golf Club:

• Join the country's #1 city club and industry leader in all club, hospitality and golf operation facets. 
• Commitment to advancing the careers of our team, as the average tenure of a Union League employee is 18 years.
• Be a part of a team culture that is based on professional development, innovation and trust
• Accelerate your career in a fast-paced environment that caters to world-class member experiences with over 4,000 members
• The Club has devised a 10-year master plan to invest more than $100 million into facilities.

Application deadline September 22nd, 2022. 

To learn more, please visit The Union League of Philadelphia

Success Traits of Individual:

• A team player and self-motivated with a passion for maintaining Member – Guest conditions on a day in and day out basis.
• Desires to be an active mentor for others, and wants to take ownership in developing short and long term goals for the operation.
• Highly attentive to details, and improves efficiencies and overall performance of the operation.
• Passionate about the game of golf, and has a "can do" attitude to grow in their roles.

Initial Priorities of Position:

• Learn the culture - The Assistant Superintendent ensures the proper training and evaluation of their staff to deliver the best possible member experience.
• Leads daily operations from cultural practices, applications, daily operations and crew management.
• Desires to accelerate their career specifically as it relates to crew management, project management and working for a premier club culture.
• Learns innovative practices and equipment to maintain sand-based playing surfaces, new bentgrass varieties, and sandy waste areas with various vegetation

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary - $45,000+ dependent on experience, plus housing
• Quarterly Bonus
• Health insurance - dental, vision, medical 
• 401K with company match up to 5%
• Company will pay up to $5,000 annually towards continued education
• Tuition assistance
• Tournament volunteer
• Union League University professional development

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-4 years of progressive experience in the turfgrass maintenance industry with at least 1 year of supervisory experience
• High School Diploma with certificate or degree in Turfgrass Science or comparable program

Key Functions and Responsibilities:

• The Assistant Superintendent will work closely and collaborates with the Superintendent and other management team members
• Possess a strong knowledge base for the daily maintenance of a golf course including, but not limited to hand watering, operating and troubleshooting of an automatic irrigation system, pesticide and fertilizer applications, record keeping, IPM measures, equipment operation and golf course set up.
• Heavily involved in water management programs to ensure consistent playing conditions.
• Ability to schedule and is responsible for making certain that the entire staff is thoroughly trained and tuned into the member experience at all times.
• Work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the golf course and operation to perform work in all climatic conditions including cold, hot and rainy weather
• Accurately perform chemical applications and fertilizer applications to all golf course entities including greens, tees, fairways, bunker faces, roughs and wooded areas. 
• Effectively communicate with employees and clubhouse personnel to keep an open line of communication and understanding of the status of the golf course.
• Research, recruit, hire and mentor student intern(s) for the season. Once interns are hired, develop an intern welcome packet that includes important employment information. Coordinate housing accommodations for interns.
• Develop project management experience with future projects including Par 3 golf course and clubhouse renovations.

About Us:

Union League National Golf Club is a stunning 27-hole golf course constructed by Dana Fry and Jason Straka. Originally built by Fry and Michael Hurdzan in the early 1990s, the golf course has underwent an ambitious renovation in recent years. Jason Straka has cited renowned courses such as Pine Valley, Calusa Pines, and Tobacco Road as sources of inspiration. The bunkers were shaped by the talented team of Ernie Polverari and Luis Varela, whose previous projects include Mammoth Dunes in Wisconsin and Gamble Sands in Washington.

The three nines that make up Union League National are named after Civil War generals: Grant, Sherman, and Meade. National will challenge your game while providing views found no where else in South Jersey. This is a golf experience you will not soon forget.

With three unique properties, the League is committed to offering our members an unparalleled golf experience through diverse programming and exceptional amenities.

Media:

Golf Course Architecture - Union League Project Takes Shape

Golf Course Industry - Building Something Big

Golf Course Architecture - Huge Earthmoving effort Pays off for Union League National