Golf Course Grounds Lead — Turf, Irrigation & Safety

ULSA University of Louisville; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Louisville Golf Club (ULGC) in Simpsonville, KY is seeking a Supervisor, Grounds Maintenance to lead the grounds team, manage course maintenance, and develop agronomic plans for optimal playing conditions.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, overseeing greens/tees/fairways, coordinating irrigation, and maintaining safety standards while partnering with the Manager, Golf Course Operations. Nights/weekends/holiday work may be required.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate’s Degree in horticulture or related field and 2 years of golf-course experience.
• Valid driver's license and insurable by University carrier.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Pre-employment physical exam required.
• KY State Pesticide License or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead Grounds Staff: train and evaluate assigned groundskeepers and technicians, ensuring work is scheduled efficiently and safety protocols are rigorously followed.
• Maintenance oversight: plan, oversee, and directly manage the maintenance of greens, tees, and fairways to ensure excellent course conditions.
• Irrigation and water management: develop and adjust the irrigation plan to maintain optimal playing conditions.
• Collaboration for course quality: work closely with the Manager, Golf Course Operations to achieve consistent, top-quality playing surfaces.
• Equipment and application management: instruct equipment operators on proper use and care of mowing and other grounds equipment; oversee pesticide applications including calibration.
• Maintain pumps, irrigation, and drainage systems as required.
• Coordinate with Spray Technician on chemical applications, ensuring safety and proper procedures.
• Provide leadership to motivate the team toward course objectives.
• Safety compliance: conduct and reinforce safety training.
• Daily communication with Pro Shop about course conditions and issues affecting operations.
• Administrative duties: oversee hiring, performance reviews, payroll, scheduling, inventory, and meetings in manager's absence.
• Other duties as assigned; work nights, weekends, holidays and winter break as required.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Physical ability 50lbs

Pre-employment physical

Pesticide license (KY)

Education

Associate’s Degree in Horticulture, Agronomy, Turf Management or related field

Job description

The University of Louisville Golf Club (ULGC) in Simpsonville, KY is seeking a Supervisor, Grounds Maintenance to lead the grounds team, manage course maintenance, and develop agronomic plans for optimal playing conditions.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, overseeing greens/tees/fairways, coordinating irrigation, and maintaining safety standards while partnering with the Manager, Golf Course Operations. Nights/weekends/holiday work may be required.