Wakonda Club is excited to announce the exceptional opportunity of Assistant Superintendent.  Founded in 1922, Wakonda Club is a private, member-owned golf and country club located in the heart of Des Moines which also hosts the Principal Charity Classic on The Champions Tour annually.  In 2023, Wakonda Club underwent a $7.4 Million Restoration which included a new irrigation system, rebuilding of five greens, green expansions on the remaining thirteen, fairway expansion & re-grassing, tee construction & re-grassing, and rebuilding of all bunkers. 

While the majority of work was completed during the 2023 & 2024 restoration, Wakonda Club continues to improve the Golf Course through Capital funding and Operational Planning including Cart path additions, Shop Improvements, Drainage Projects, and Equipment either leased or purchased.     

The Assistant Superintendent will report directly to the Golf Course Superintendent and Lead Assistant Superintendent.  Qualified candidates should be self-motivated, have a positive attitude, and are proactive in their communication regarding Golf Course maintenance and monitoring.  The selected candidate will be directly involved in daily setup operations, irrigation system operation and hand watering, pesticide and fertilizer applications, training of staff, and record keeping. 

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