Director of Courses and Grounds at The Patch

Bobby Jones Links; Carriage Court (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Bobby Jones Links in Atlanta, GA, is hiring for the Augusta Municipal Golf Course “The Patch” for a Director of Courses and Grounds. The role oversees the condition of the course, clubhouse grounds, and equipment within approved budgets and ensures regulatory compliance.

The candidate will direct staff, manage maintenance programs, and partner with the General Manager to maintain playability and safety across the grounds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in turfgrass management, agronomy, or horticulture.
• Minimum five years as Head Superintendent at a golf course with warm-season grasses.
• Licenses and certifications (GCSAA membership, Pesticide applicator certificate).

Responsibilities

• Maximize the condition and health of the golf course within the approved budget.
• Develop the annual maintenance budget and business plan narrative.
• Direct and delegate tasks to supervisory staff on the course.
• Regularly inspect the course and recommend improvements.
• Maintain drainage and irrigation systems and oversee equipment operation.
• Ensure safe handling and disposal of chemicals and petroleum according to regulations.
• Maintain permits and licenses; attend club management staff meetings; communicate with GM and Head Golf Professional.

Skills

Budget management

Staff supervision

Irrigation systems

OSHA compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in turfgrass management

Associate’s degree in horticulture

Tools

Irrigation controllers (Rain Bird)

Toro maintenance equipment

Job description

Established in 2000 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, Bobby Jones Links is a club management and development company serving private, resort, daily fee, and public courses. At the heart of our work is a commitment to serving people and creating exceptional experiences for members, guests, and employees. We live by our core values: Make People Happy, Do What You Say, Strive for Excellence, Be Driven, and Grow Every Day. These principles shape our culture and drive our success. As Bobby Jones said, “The secret of golf is to turn three shots into two.” That same pursuit of excellence defines everything we do.Bobby Jones Links is hiring for the Augusta Municipal Golf Course “The Patch” a Director of Courses and Grounds..Primary responsibilities include:Maximize the condition and health of the golf course within the approved budget.Manage and maintain the golf course, clubhouse grounds, landscaping, open spaces, and the equipment used in these areas.Develop the annual maintenance budget and business plan narrative.Direct and delegate tasks to the Assistant Superintendent, Irrigation Technician, Mechanic, and other supervisory staff on the course.Select, train, supervise, schedule, and evaluate assigned staff.Regularly inspect the course to evaluate and recommend improvements.Maintain the drainage and irrigation systems.Oversee the operation of all maintenance equipment, including calibration and operation.Ensure that chemicals, petroleum, and other controlled products are used, stored, and disposed of according to local, state, and federal regulations; maintain necessary records and aim to reduce the use of chemicals and petroleum products.Supervise all planting, fertilizing, care, and removal of turf, plants, shrubs, trees, and other facilities on the golf course and clubhouse grounds.Provide training in technical, operational, and safety areas for employees to ensure compliance with OSHA, club safety standards, and state and federal guidelines regarding safe working conditions.Adhere to all State, Federal, and Bobby Jones Links human resources policies, including hiring and firing, discrimination, and harassment.Maintain the equipment, parts, fuel, and supplies inventory.Keep accurate work records for all departmental personnel.Ensure all permits and licenses are up to date.Attend club management staff meetings.Maintain daily communication with the General Manager and Head Golf Professional regarding the conditions and playability of the golf course.Execute other appropriate tasks assigned by the General Manager.Licenses And Special RequirementsGolf Course Superintendent Association of America (GCSAA) membership.Pesticide applicator’s certificate.Valid driver’s license.Ability to work weekends and holidays.Education And ExperienceBachelor’s or Associate’s degree in turfgrass management, agronomy, or horticulture.At least five years of experience as a Head Superintendent at a golf course with warm-season grasses.Physical Demands And Work EnvironmentRegularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.Occasionally exposed to wet and humid conditions, high and precarious places, extreme cold, extreme heat, the risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level typically ranges from moderate to loud.Capable of meeting and fulfilling the physical requirements while effectively working in an environment typical for this position.Frequent lifting (up to 50 pounds), bending, climbing, stooping, and pulling.