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Troon Golf

Golf Course Superintendent

Lake Zurich, IL · On-site

Prepares and maintains the annual golf course maintenance budget and capital plans. * Plans ... Assistant Superintendent, 2nd Assistant Superintendent, Head Mechanic, Environmental Technician ...

Troon

Golf Course Superintendent

Lake Zurich, IL

Prepares and maintains the annual golf course maintenance budget and capital plans. * Plans ... Assistant Superintendent, 2nd Assistant Superintendent, Head Mechanic, Environmental Technician ...

Troon Golf

Columbus Park Golf Course Mechanic

Chicago, IL · On-site

$21 - $27/hr

Free Golf Privileges - Enjoy access to the course when you're off the clock! * Career Growth ... Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems, tires, and engine components * Assist with tool management ...

Troon

Columbus Park Golf Course Mechanic

Chicago, IL

$27/hr

Free Golf Privileges - Enjoy access to the course when you're off the clock! * Career Growth ... Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems, tires, and engine components * Assist with tool management ...

Chateau Del Mar

Golf Starter/Ranger

Hickory Hills, IL · On-site

$12.25 - $16.25/hr

... course, practice tee or range. • Assist players as necessary including ensuring that players' golf bags are securely placed in carts and distributing scorecards, pencils and local rules of play ...

Troon Golf

Sales Attendant

Chicago, IL · On-site

May work with guest services and club management to facilitate starting times and play on the golf course * Assist as needed with member events and outside tournaments Minimum Qualifications for the ...

SPG Green Garden Country Club

Starter/Ranger

Frankfort, IL

$11.75 - $15.50/hr

Verify that all revenues have been properly recorded by inspecting receipts for all players before they depart to the golf course, practice tee or range. Assist players as necessary including ...

SPG Green Garden Country Club

Starter/Ranger

Frankfort, IL · On-site

$14 - $16/hr

... golf course, practice tee or range. • Assist players as necessary including ensuring that players' golf bags are securely placed in carts and distributing scorecards, pencils and local rules of ...

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As of Aug 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for golf course assistant in Chicago, IL is $52,862.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,800.00 and $61,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Golf Course Assistant vs Golf Course Groundskeeper?

AspectGolf Course AssistantGolf Course Groundskeeper
CertificationsBasic knowledge of turf management, sometimes certifications preferredOften required to have turf management or landscaping certifications
Work EnvironmentGolf course, assisting with daily operations and customer serviceGolf course, focused on maintaining the course's grounds and turf
Job FocusSupporting course operations, assisting staff, customer serviceMaintaining turf, landscaping, and course aesthetics

The Golf Course Assistant primarily supports daily course operations and customer service, while the Golf Course Groundskeeper focuses on maintaining the course's turf and landscape. Both roles require turf management knowledge and are essential to golf course maintenance, but they differ in daily responsibilities and focus areas.

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Golf Course Superintendent

Troon Golf

Lake Zurich, IL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

Troon rating

6.2

Company rating: 6.2 out of 10

Based on 122 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

18th of 28 rated golf clubs

Job description

Kemper Lakes was founded 44 years ago in 1979 as an upscale public course by James S. Kemper, Jr., president and chairman of the board of Kemper Insurance Co., whose corporate offices were located on the south end of the spacious property. A big, sprawling 1970s-style layout, it was designed by Ken Killian and Dick Nugent and currently measures 7,345 yards (6,716 m) from the back tees. In its early years it was ranked by Golf Digest as one of the 100 Greatest Golf Courses in America. Today Kemper Lakes is one of the top private golf clubs in the Chicagoland Area.
Oversees the maintenance and construction of a 18 or 27 hole golf course (or courses) with 2 to 3.5 million dollars revenue and ensures that turf grass is repaired and maintained to established standards.
Essential Duties:
  • Prepares and maintains the annual golf course maintenance budget and capital plans.
  • Plans, organizes and directs the maintenance and construction of putting greens, tees, fairways, roughs, and bunkers.
  • Supervises the planting and cultural practices involved in growing various turf grasses, trees and ornamental plants
  • Ensures that maintenance equipment is properly maintained.
  • Procures supplies and materials within budgetary limitations.
  • Keep records of annual maintenance activities and costs. Prepares reports.
  • Implements sound purchasing procedures utilizing preferred vendors, when possible.
  • Reconciles and provides timely coding of all invoices, payroll and other required documents.
  • Coordinates snow removal (depending upon facility location).
  • Ensures all company policies and procedures are followed including compliance with government regulations.
  • Ensures that they and all associates obtain proper training and/or licenses needed to perform job tasks safely and within city, state, and federal regulations. Addresses directly all real or perceived environmental concerns.
  • Ensures proper mixing, calibration, and application of all chemical/fertilizers used on the course.
  • Manages department members that may include, but is not limited to: Assistant Superintendent, 2nd Assistant Superintendent, Head 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.
  • Regular and reliable attendance.
  • Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.

Education/Experience:
  • Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or three to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience (Degree preference in agronomy/ horticulture/ plant/soil science).

Physical Demands:
  • Regularly stands, walks and sits.
  • Regularly uses hands, reaches with arms and hands, talks or hears.
  • Occasionally climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, crawls, tastes or smells.
  • Regularly lifts up to 50 pounds.
  • Occasionally lifts up to 100 pounds.

Environment/Noise:
  • Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, fumes and/or airborne particles.
  • Frequently works in outdoor weather conditions.
  • Noise level is moderate.

Certificates/Licenses:
  • Valid Driver's License.
  • Pesticide Application License.

Job Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Preferences:
  • Ability to read and speak English is required in order to perform the duties of the job (e.g. the associates are required to communicate with English speaking customers or co-workers, the manuals for the equipment the associates may use are in English).
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an associate in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.
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Troon started as one facility in 1990 and has since grown to become the world's largest professional club management company. We offer careers around the world at all levels of golf operations, opportunities for professional development, growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package. Our goal is to create extraordinary guest and member experiences through personalized service, consistency, and uncompromising attention to detail. For more information about the Troon Experience, please visit

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Fitness and sports centers, hospitality services and traveler accommodation

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Scottsdale, AZ, US

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