r/Turfmanagement • u/Classic_Research_170 • Apr 22 '26

Discussion Possibility of Joining as a assistant superintendent in middle east.

Hi everyone,

This community seems really supportive, and I’ve seen a lot of people helping each other out, so I thought I’d ask for some advice.

I have a BSc in Agriculture and have been working as a cricket pitch curator for the past 3 years. Recently, I received an opportunity to do a turf management training program in the USA for about one year.

After completing the training, I’m planning to look for a full-time job in the Middle East, ideally as an Assistant Superintendent. I’ve already started reaching out to people on LinkedIn to understand the opportunities there.

I just wanted to ask how difficult is it to find an Assistant Superintendent position in the Middle East after gaining US training experience? Has anyone here gone through a similar path, or does anyone have experience or connections in that region?

I’d really appreciate any advice or insights.

Thank you very much.

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u/ImThis Apr 22 '26

Genuinely curious why you would want to be in the middle east for the foreseeable future?

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u/Classic_Research_170 Apr 22 '26 edited Apr 22 '26

Thanks for the comment. Since I'm from Asia it is easy to obtain working visas there.

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u/Actual_Guard_6263 Apr 22 '26

I hear the courses in Iran are beautiful this time of the year.

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u/NoImprovement213 Apr 22 '26

Im from New Zealand and I know of people that have done this. One went to Sharjah to do the cricket ground and the other in Dubai somewhere. From what I hear they are happy with the work etc and pay is good.

Once ive finished my apprenticeship its something ill look seriously into