Golf Course Superintendent

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Golf Club on the Columbus campus seeks a Golf Course Superintendent to lead maintenance, construction, and staff oversight to ensure top-quality course conditions for student-athletes, members, and guests. You will manage budgets, schedule preventive maintenance, coordinate events, and stay current with turf management innovations.

A bachelor's degree and 5+ years in golf course management are required; advanced degree and 8–12 years preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; advanced degree desirable.
• Minimum 5 years golf course management experience; 8–12 years preferred.
• Knowledge of turf management, maintenance scheduling, and budgets.
• Pesticide applicator licenses for turf and aquatic categories.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance programs for a 36-hole golf facility.
• Coordinate construction projects and staff supervision.
• Manage budgets and track inventory, scheduling, and preventive maintenance.
• Coordinate events with golf club staff.

Skills

Golf course management

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Maintenance scheduling

Event coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Advanced degree desirable

Tools

Pesticide license (Category 8 turf)

Pesticide license (Category 3 aquatics)

Job description

Golf Course Superintendent# Careers## Golf Course SuperintendentApply: Columbus Campus: Full time: Posted Today: R158243Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with this site. For assistance with applying, please contact [e-mail]. If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions.**Current Employees and Students:**If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at The Ohio State University, please log in to Workday to use the internal application process.Welcome to The Ohio State University's career site. We invite you to apply to positions of interest. In order to ensure your application is complete, you must complete the following:* Ensure you have all necessary documents available when starting the application process. You can review the additional job description section on postings for documents that may be required.* Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application.## Job Title:Golf Course Superintendent## Department:Athletics | Golf Course Administration**Job Description**The Golf Course Superintendent has primary responsibility to ensure the overall quality and condition of the 36-hole Ohio State University Golf Club. It is to be maintained in a manner to provide the highest level of quality and enjoyment for student-athletes, club members and guests. This position is responsible for the management and coordination of all maintenance programs and construction projects for the golf course, golf course facilities and grounds; the selection, training and supervision of the golf course operation staff; maintaining golf courses within budgetary guidelines; work with golf club staff in the coordination of events; keep abreast of current innovations in turf management and establish record keeping systems for maintenance scheduling, man-hour accounting, preventive maintenance of equipment, inventory control, pesticide applications, fertilizations, etc. **Minimum Required Qualifications**Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Advanced degree may be desirable. 5 years of relevant experience required. 8-12 years of relevant experience preferred. Possess a working knowledge of golf facility construction principles, practices and methods and a thorough understanding of the rules ands strategies of the game of golf. Minimum of five years experience in the area of golf course management and supervisory responsibility. Pesticide applicator license in category 8 (turf) and category 3 (aquatics). **Desired Qualifications**PGA Tour, USGA, OGA, and/or NCAA experience. Experience working with collegiate teams and coaches. Experience collaborating with turfgrass professors with research projects on and off the course.Salary range to be $160,000-$175,000 FUNCTION: Facilities, Engineering and AcquisitionSUB-FUNCTION: Facilities OperationsCAREER BAND: ManagerialCAREER LEVEL: M2## Additional Information:## Location:OSU Golf Club - Maintenance 1 (0175)## Position Type:Regular## Scheduled Hours:40## **Shift:**Varying Shifts***Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.***