Championship Golf Course Grounds Supervisor

State of West Virginia; Alabama; On-site; USD 26,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Parks and Recreation/Cacapon Resort State Park in West Virginia is seeking a full-performance Groundskeeper to oversee golf course and resort grounds. Under the supervision of the Ground Maintenance Supervisor, this role maintains aesthetics, repairs, and general care of the 18-hole championship course and park facilities.

Responsibilities include supervising grounds crew, turfgrass management, preventive IPM measures, equipment maintenance, and assisting in selecting supplies.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of groundskeeping and basic horticulture with turfgrass focus for golf courses.
• Experience in maintaining turf health, cool-season grasses, and high-traffic resort conditions.
• Familiarity with golf course irrigation, reel mowing equipment, and safe chemical application.
• Ability to plan, supervise, and direct work of others; valid driver’s license may be required.
• Ability to perform routine maintenance on grounds equipment and park features.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and participate in all aspects of ground maintenance for golf course greens, fairways, and surrounding areas.
• Plant and care for grass, flowers, shrubs, and trees to ensure turf health and aesthetic appeal.
• Implement preventive pest management and turf disease control programs (IPM).
• Perform repairs to park infrastructure and golf course accessories; maintain irrigation components.
• Inspect and maintain grounds equipment; assist in equipment selection and purchases.
• Assign work details to staff and supervise other employees.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Turfgrass management

IPM

Equipment maintenance

Supervision/leadership

Driver's license

Education

Written test at eighth grade level

Tools

Irrigation systems

Reel mowing equipment

Aerators

Top-dressers

Chemical application equipment

Job description

Parks and Recreation/Cacapon Resort State Park in West Virginia is seeking a full-performance Groundskeeper to oversee golf course and resort grounds. Under the supervision of the Ground Maintenance Supervisor, this role maintains aesthetics, repairs, and general care of the 18-hole championship course and park facilities.

Responsibilities include supervising grounds crew, turfgrass management, preventive IPM measures, equipment maintenance, and assisting in selecting supplies.