Golf Course Superintendent

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Bardstown (KY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement

Wellness Incentives Program

Park familiarization visits

Training and career development

Deferred Compensation (401K)

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department of Parks seeks a Golf Course Superintendent at My Old Kentucky Home State Park in Bardstown. This full-time role leads maintenance staff to ensure a premier golf experience through hands-on leadership.

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Qualifications

• Graduate of a college or university with an associate degree in plant science, turf management or a related field.
• One year experience as a Golf Course Assistant Superintendent.
• Three years as a golf course superintendent or golf course assistant superintendent in addition to a Certificate of Turfgrass Management from an accredited university can substitute for the required education.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license; must obtain Kentucky Pesticide Applicator License within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Staff training and supervision.
• Plant regulatory product applications.
• Equipment operation.
• Irrigation application, repair, and maintenance.
• Golf course set-up activities.
• Record keeping.

Skills

Staff leadership

Budgeting

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Pesticide licensing

Education

Associate degree in plant science or turf management

Job description

Advertisement Closes 9/1/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

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Golf Course Superintendent

Pay Grade 14

Salary $22.16 - $33.24 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 501 East Stephen Foster Avenue
Bardstown, KY 40004 USA

Description

Kentucky State Parks is pleased to offer an opportunity to further your career in golf course turf managementwhile working on a beautiful property at My Old Kentucky Home. We are currently accepting applications forthe Golf Course Superintendent position at My Old Kentucky Home State Park.

This is a full-time position, offering numerous benefits with the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and if you inquireabout this job do not forget to ask about the Department of Parks "Park Familiarization Program" for full-timeemployees!

A candidate with the appropriate experience and education will lead a group of golf course maintenancepersonnel to perform all tasks necessary to maintain and improve a very good golf course. This positionrequires a motivated individual that will employ a "hands-on" leadership style, and someone that enjoysperforming all the tasks required to present our guests with a great golfing experience.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Staff training and supervision.
• Plant regulatory product applications.
• Equipment operation.
• Irrigation application, repair, and maintenance.
• Golf course set-up activities.
• Record keeping.

Some of the skills we are looking for are:

• Experience operating all equipment and performing all tasks associated with the maintenance of a golfcourse.
• Creating and managing a budget and managing an agronomic plan.
• Good communications skills.
• Ability to obtain and retain a Kentucky Pesticide License.
• Golf course construction/renovation experience a plus.
• Attention to detail.
• Time management.
• Leadership, teamwork, and decision-making skills.

We offer a great package of EMPLOYEE and FAMILY-FRIENDLY BENEFITS, including:

• Paid time off (sick and vacation) plus paid holidays.
• Overtime or compensatory time.
• Affordable health, dental and vision insurance with optional Health Reimbursement Account.
• Life insurance.
• Retirement.
• Wellness Incentives Program.
• Complimentary Park familiarization visits for you and family.
• Training and career development opportunities.
• Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K).

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with an associate degree in plant science, turf management or a related field.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: One year experience as a Golf Course Assistant Superintendent.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Three years as a golf course superintendent or golf course assistant superintendent in addition to a Certificate of Turfgrass Management from an accredited university can substitute for the required education.

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 outside in a variety of climatic conditions. Work involves use of potentially toxic materials such as insecticides, fungicides, and fertilizers.

Probationary Period

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

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Jeremy Riggs at [e-mail] or 502-348-3502.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D