Golf Complex Superintendent & Agronomy Lead

AustinTexas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 76,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Austin's Parks and Recreation Department seeks a Golf Complex Superintendent to manage the grounds maintenance for two 18-hole golf courses, directing year-round operations and supervising staff to keep playing surfaces in top condition within budget.

You will oversee turf management, disease control, irrigation planning, coordinate with golfers and associations, maintain records, monitor the annual budget, and ensure safety rules are followed across courses Jimmy Clay and Morris

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Golf Course Turf Management or related field with six years supervising golf course grounds.
• Experience may substitute education up to two years.
• Texas Class C Driver License and pesticide applicator license required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees turf maintenance of greens, roughs, fairways, and surrounding landscaping for two 18-hole courses to USGA standards.
• Plans and implements cultivation, disease, insect, and weed control programs for optimal playing surfaces.
• Designs greens and fairways to provide challenging play and maintains surrounding landscaping.
• Reviews soil and turf test results, directs fertilizer and chemical applications, and handles weather-related issues.
• Communicates with golfers, associations, pro shop staff, vendors to coordinate turf management with events.
• Maintains detailed records and reports of turf maintenance activities.
• Initiates requisitions, work orders, and schedules for coordinated activities.
• Monitors the operating budget to keep expenses within allocations.
• Writes specifications and provides technical assistance in equipment purchases.
• Establishes and enforces safety rules for employees and golfers.

Skills

Golf course management

Supervisory techniques

Safety practices

Budgeting

Communication skills

Computers & software

Training others

Education

Associate's degree in Golf Course Turf Management or related field

Texas Class C Driver License

Pesticide applicator license

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS software

Job description

The City of Austin's Parks and Recreation Department seeks a Golf Complex Superintendent to manage the grounds maintenance for two 18-hole golf courses, directing year-round operations and supervising staff to keep playing surfaces in top condition within budget.

You will oversee turf management, disease control, irrigation planning, coordinate with golfers and associations, maintain records, monitor the annual budget, and ensure safety rules are followed across courses Jimmy Clay and Morris