Finding the right assistant Finding the right assistant Golf course superintendents hiring first and second assistant superintendents were recently asked their top five hiring criteria when considering candidates. Communication and supervisory skills are highly desirable. Interviewees who present a professional image leave a favorable impression.
Superintendents consider candidates with strong references.
T he number of turfgrass management programs at various colleges and universities around the country has grown considerably in recent years. The majority of students enrolled in these programs desire to become golf course superintendents. The typical progression to superintendent involves working for some length of time at the assistant level before advancing to a head superintendent's position. Therefore, the assistant level is often considered the entry-level position into the golf course management profession. Because superintendents usually have the responsibility of hiring their assistants, students often want to know what criteria superintendents use to evaluate candidates.