Assistant Superintendent Position – Beresford Creek
Daniel Island Club
600 Island Park Drive
Daniel Island, Charleston, SC 29492

Reports to: Beresford Creek Superintendent and Director of Agronomy

Club Description: In a spectacular coastal setting on Daniel Island, an island town within historic Charleston, South Carolina, The Daniel Island Club offers an unparalleled private club experience. Our gracious clubhouse is a favored venue for dining, social gatherings, and events of a lifetime. Our two nationally ranked private golf courses offer a unique pairing of Tom Fazio and Rees Jones championship courses, both culminating on the marsh-lined back lawn of the clubhouse. Our Park Club houses our swimming, tennis, and fitness facilities in a lush, resort-style setting. We invite you to learn more about the Daniel Island Club, one of the top country clubs in Charleston, SC.

Course Operation: Daniel Island Club consists of two golf courses, Beresford Creek (Tom Fazio Design) and Ralston Creek (Rees Jones Design). Beresford Creek completed an extensive renovation to include bunkers (capillary concrete) and conversion of all tees, fairways, and approaches to Latitude 36 Bermudagrass in 2018. We completed an extensive greens renovation on Beresford Creek in 2022. We plan to continue installing fairway drainage through the coming years. Ralston Creek completed an extensive renovation in 2019 to include bunkers (capillary concrete), conversion of tees, fairways and approaches to Latitude 36 and greens renovation (TifEagle). Ralston Creek also completed an extensive greens renovation in 2022. We are currently in the planning phase to install a brand-new irrigation system (TORO LYNX) on the Beresford Creek course. Ralston Creek will soon follow with an upgraded irrigation system in the next few years. This is the next step towards evolving The Daniel Island Club into one of the premier golf experiences in the Southeast. The Practice Facilities consist of ten acres of maintained turf to include front and back practice tees and short game area. We are in the planning stages of a new Golf Teaching Center and in the coming years a 9-hole short course.

Culture of Success: The Assistant Superintendent – Beresford Creek will be exposed to several components of succession with respect to professional development:

• New technologies regarding golf course maintenance (computer software systems, mechanical applications, etc.)
• Budgeting and organizational applications (excel, power point, publisher, etc.)
• Developing a “TEAM” oriented environment
• Career advancement to include mock interviews, resume development, etc.

Duties:  Assists in the day-to-day operation of the golf course. The Assistant Superintendent – Beresford Creek should be able to assist in the management and acclimation of a large crew of full time, part time, and seasonal employees.

Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations

• An understanding of agronomics related to plant health, soil management and pesticide applications
• An understanding and commitment to water and environmental management
• Mathematic, budgetary and computers skills
• Ability to operate golf course maintenance equipment in a safe manner
• Ability to manage diverse employee population of 60+ employees and follow-up of assigned tasks
• Able to troubleshoot problems and have an eye for details
• Assist in promoting and enforcing safety practices in accordance with the club’s policies and procedures, as well as local, state and federal regulations
• Participates in course renovations, such as sod laying or removal, sprigging, tree and landscape projects
• Assists in operation and maintenance of irrigation and drainage systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be in good physical condition and able to lift at least 50 lbs. and work long hours outside in heat and humidity.
• Strongly encouraged to play golf, and have knowledge of the game, rules of golf and methods of play
• Ability to speak basic workplace Spanish

Summary: The Assistant Superintendent – Beresford Creek is expected to interact with members throughout the day; always carry him or herself in a professional manor representing The Daniel Island Club. Willingness to learn, provide a “TEAM” oriented environment and progressing the continued traditions of the The Daniel Island Club.

Pay Rate & Benefits: Commensurate with Experience, Competitive health insurance, vision, dental, 401K, vacation, paid time off, paid holidays, uniforms, lunches, local education and dues, golf privileges.

Requirements: 2-4-year Turfgrass Management Degree or similar and the ability to obtain SC pesticide license within 6 months of employment

Send Cover Letter and Resume to: Joey Franco, CGCS, Director of Agronomy at joey.franco@diclub.com