Championship Golf Course Superintendent

NEBCO, Inc.; Ashland (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Quarry Oaks Golf Club in Nebraska, a NEBCO Company, is seeking a Golf Course Superintendent to lead the daily management, maintenance, and conditioning of the course and practice facilities.

You will oversee agronomic programs, supervise staff, and ensure championship-level conditions while upholding safety and company policies. This role requires an associate degree in Turfgrass Management or related field and at least 3 years of leadership experience in golf course operations.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, or Horticulture.
• Nebraska Pesticide and Fertilizer License (or ability to obtain within 60 days).
• GCSAA Membership in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Director of Agronomy in planning and executing all golf course maintenance operations.
• Supervises and leads the daily activities of the maintenance staff, ensuring efficiency, safety, and high standards of work.
• Executes agronomic programs to maintain world-class playing surfaces
• Ensures course conditions are optimal for play daily
• Maintains a clean and professional shop
• Manages workflows to ensure efficient delivery and execution of all critical tasks to provide the level of course conditions expected at a top tier facility
• Assists with scheduling and coordinating mowing, course setup, irrigation, and cultural practices.
• Implements fertility, plant protectant, and plant growth regulator programs as directed.
• Monitors turf health and course conditions, identifying issues and recommending solutions.
• Assists with irrigation system management, including scheduling, repairs, and water conservation practices.
• Ensures proper equipment use and communicate maintenance needs with the equipment manager.
• Trains and mentors team members while fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Monitor and provides feedback to staff, maintaining a positive work environment and culture
• Ensures all outside areas are kept clean, organized, and free of hazards; monitors conditions of cart paths, native areas, and other relevant areas to ensure the safety of guests
• Assists with tournament preparation and execution to deliver championship-level conditions.
• Maintains accurate records of agronomic applications and maintenance practices.
• Maintains knowledge of emergency procedures and protocols in the event of an accident or injury.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Communication

Safety

Mentoring

Staff supervision

Education

Associates degree in Turfgrass Management

Nebraska Pesticide and Fertilizer License

GCSAA Membership

Tools

Irrigation systems

Pest control methods

Job description

Quarry Oaks Golf Club in Nebraska, a NEBCO Company, is seeking a Golf Course Superintendent to lead the daily management, maintenance, and conditioning of the course and practice facilities.

You will oversee agronomic programs, supervise staff, and ensure championship-level conditions while upholding safety and company policies. This role requires an associate degree in Turfgrass Management or related field and at least 3 years of leadership experience in golf course operations.