FACLITY NAME: NORWOOD COUNTRY CLUB

FACILITY LOCATION: NORWOOD, MA

FACILTY TYPE: 18 HOLE PUBLIC COURSE

HEAD SUPERINTENDENT: JOE PIANA

Norwood Country Club is a public 18-hole golf course and lighted driving range, and is conveniently located on Route 1 behind the Chateau Restaurant and Hampton Inn close to Route 95. Designed by Sam Mitchell, built by Frank Simoni and opened in 1975. It has a par 71, 5630-yard layout, the course has a flat terrain with medium sized, well-manicured greens. Norwood CC is among the eleven golf courses operated, owned, or consulted for by Sterling Golf Management, Inc (SGM).

Applicants to this role MUST have relevant experience as part of a golf course grounds crew. 3 - 5 years preferred.

The Assistant Superintendent will play a role in management of the grounds crew alongside the Superintendent and the management company's Director of Maintenance. They will also play a major part in daily grounds maintenance tasks. As such, their responsibilities fall into two categories: supervisory and grounds maintenance.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise grounds crew members while accomplishing daily grounds maintenance tasks as directed by the Superintendent
Assist with weekly scheduling and budget/expense tracking
Help train & develop new hires
Work with the NCC Superintendent and SGM Director of Maintenance to grow management, mechanical, spraying, and irrigation repair skills

Grounds Maintenance Responsibilities:

Maintain grounds and landscaping.
Operate mowers, tractors, and other groundskeeping equipment.
Perform general maintenance of the grounds, such as trimming trees and shrubs, raking leaves, and removing debris.
Maintain records of work performed.
Fertilizer/chemical applications
Irrigation repair
Mower set-up
Execution of in-house projects under the guidance of the Superintendent
Other routine maintenance practices

New Irrigation System: Scheduled installation Fall of 2026

Management Company: Sterling Golf Management, Inc. is a family-oriented management company that prides itself on well-conditioned golf courses across Massachusetts. We focus on work-life balance and employee satisfaction.

Pesticide Applicator license preferred, otherwise must obtain within first year of employment.

Salary & Compensation: $52,000 - $60,000 salary depending on experience. Health and dental, annual bonus and 401k match. Three weeks vacation plus sick time. Free golf and cart at all SGM managed courses. Pesticide license, turf conference, and education expenses. Opportunity for advancement.

Education Preferred: Turf Management Certificate, or Associate's / Bachelor's in Turf Management

Start Date: 3/1/2026

Email resume and references with subject "Norwood CC Assistant Superintendent Application" to:
Norwood CC Superintendent, Joe Piana: piana.joe@hotmail.com
SGM Director of Maintenance, Patrick Van Vleck: patrick@sterlinggolf.com