Golf Course Assistant Superintendent

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Kentucky; On-site; USD 58,892,000 - 88,166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Retirement plan

Vacation & leave

Employee discounts

Career development

Park visits for family

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky's Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet, Kentucky Department of Parks, seeks a Golf Course Assistant Superintendent at Barren River Lake State Resort Park in Lucas, KY. This role supports the Golf Maintenance Department by overseeing agronomic operations, budgeting, and staff supervision to maintain and improve the park's 18-hole course.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, two years of golf course maintenance experience, valid driver's license, and anticipated

Qualifications

• High School Graduate required.
• Two years golf course maintenance experience required.
• Associate's degree in plant sciences or Turfgrass Certification can substitute for one year of experience.
• Must obtain Kentucky Pesticide Applicator License within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Golf Course Superintendent in all phases and agronomic operations on the golf course.
• Assist in developing long term plans, budgeting plans, and chemical programs.
• Lead staff in projects and routine maintenance activities.
• Irrigation repair, installation, and application to turf.
• Calibrate and operate the equipment necessary to apply chemicals and fertilizers.

Skills

Golf course maintenance

Budgeting

Pesticide application

Irrigation systems

Equipment repair

Staff leadership

Hiring/recruiting

Education

High School Diploma

Turfgrass Certification

Associate's degree in plant sciences

Job description

Advertisement Closes

10/23/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Job ID

2605390

Job Title

Golf Course Assistant Superintendent

Pay Grade

13

Salary

$20.54 - $30.82 Hourly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Department of Parks

Location

1149 State Park Road
Lucas, KY 42156 USA

Description

Barren River Lake State Resort Park is a water-lovers paradise surrounded by forested, rolling hills. Theresort is located near Kentucky’s famous cave area, which includes Mammoth Cave National Park, the longestcave system in the world!

The golf course at Barren River Lake State Resort Park offers a beautiful but challenging 18-holes ofgolf that is sure to offer an exciting round to beginners and experts alike. The golf course issurrounded by beautiful views of Barren River Lake State Resort Park and breathtaking overlooks of BarrenRiver Lake.

We are looking for a Golf Course Assistant Superintendent that enjoys the outdoors and has knowledge andexperience of the following: golf course maintenance and agronomic operations, budgeting and pesticideapplication programs, landscape maintenance and design, maintenance of golf equipment fleet including smallengine repair, hydraulics, and mower reel adjustment, irrigation repair and operation, recruiting and hiringof golf course maintenance staff. This position works with the Park’s Golf Maintenance Department.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist Golf Course Superintendent in all phases and agronomic operations on the golf course.
• Assist in developing long term plans, budgeting plans, and chemical programs.
• Lead staff in projects and routine maintenance activities.
• Irrigation repair, instillation, and application to turf.
• Calibrate and operate the equipment necessary to apply chemicals and fertilizers.

The Kentucky Department of Parks offers great benefits for full-time employees, including:

• Affordable Health, Dental and Vision Insurance with optional Health Reimbursement Account
• Wellness Incentives Program
• Life Insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vacation, holiday, and sick leave
• Employee discounts
• Training and career development opportunities
• Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K/457K)
• Complimentary state park visits for you and your family!

As the Golf Course Assistant Superintendent, you will fill a vital role by being a part of a challengingenvironment and critical team member to help this State Park not only maintain but improve its offerings toour guests.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: High School Graduate

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Two years experience working on a golf maintenance staff for a regulation golf course.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: An Associate's degree in plant sciences or a Certificate of Turfgrass Management from an accredited university can substitute for ONE of the required two years of working experience.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification. Must obtain Kentucky Pesticide Applicator License within six months of employment. The N-18 Pesticide Applicators License required by this position can be obtained by passing the test administered by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed outdoors.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 9 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

Contact

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Brad Simmons at [e-mail] or [phone].

Equal Opportunity

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D