Elite Golf Course Superintendent

Genesis Turfgrass LLC.; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cliffs at Glassy in the Carolina mountains seeks a Golf Course Superintendent to lead daily maintenance, staff, and budget for a world-class course. You will manage irrigation, turf care, and chemical applications, ensuring high standards in coordination with the Club General Manager and Head Golf Professional.

Requirements include a turf-management degree and 3–5+ years in a supervisory role, with a Certified Pesticide Applicators License within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Turf Management or Agronomy or a related field.
• 3-5+ years turf management experience in a supervisory or lead capacity.
• Experience managing Champion or similar ultra-dwarf turf grass in the transition zone.
• Certification: Certified Pesticide Applicators License within 6 months of hire.
• Strong knowledge of turf maintenance, equipment repair, supervision, and irrigation.

Responsibilities

• Interact with Members and guests, respond to complaints, attend golf advisor committee meetings.
• Hire and supervise golf maintenance staff to meet department needs.
• Oversee irrigation, seeding and fertilization, sod cutting and turf cutting on fairways, tees, greens, and roughs.
• Supervise pesticide/fertilizer application and treatment practices for shrubs and turf.
• Inspect turf daily for disease, pests, or damage.
• Oversee water system repairs and assist planning of new irrigation systems.
• Train staff on equipment operation and maintenance; supervise vehicle repairs.
• Maintain records of personnel, equipment, supplies, and schedules by season.
• Prepare annual budget and process invoices for payment.
• Identify problems and recommend course maintenance improvements.

Skills

Turf management

Staff supervision

Budget management

Irrigation systems

Pesticide application

Leadership

Record keeping

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Turf Management

Experience: 3-5+ years in supervisory turf management

Job description

The Cliffs at Glassy in the Carolina mountains seeks a Golf Course Superintendent to lead daily maintenance, staff, and budget for a world-class course. You will manage irrigation, turf care, and chemical applications, ensuring high standards in coordination with the Club General Manager and Head Golf Professional.

Requirements include a turf-management degree and 3–5+ years in a supervisory role, with a Certified Pesticide Applicators License within 6 months of hire.