Golf Course Superintendent

Ohio State University; Columbus, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

State retirement plan

Job summary

Ohio State University is seeking a Golf Course Superintendent responsible for the overall quality and condition of the 36-hole OSU Golf Club. Lead maintenance programs, staff supervision, and budget adherence to deliver high standards for student-athletes, members, and guests.

The role requires coordinating construction projects, implementing turf innovations, and maintaining records on equipment, chemicals, and schedules to ensure safe, efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of relevant experience required.
• 8–12 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Knowledge of golf facility construction principles and golf rules/strategies.
• Minimum five years experience in golf course management and supervisory responsibility.
• Pesticide applicator license in turf category 8 and aquatics category 3.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all maintenance programs and construction projects for the golf course and facilities.
• Recruit, train, and supervise golf course operation staff.
• Maintain operations within budget guidelines and monitor expenditures.
• Coordinate events with golf club staff and stakeholders.
• Maintain records for maintenance scheduling, preventive maintenance, and inventory control.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Budget management

Facilities maintenance

Turf management

Golf course construction principles

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Advanced degree desirable

5 years of relevant experience

8–12 years of relevant experience preferred

Pesticide applicator license (turf)

Pesticide applicator license (aquatics)

Tools

Pesticide regulation knowledge

Job description

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 and 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.

Additional Information

FUNCTION: Facilities, Engineering and Acquisition

SUB-FUNCTION: Facilities Operations

CAREER BAND: Managerial

CAREER LEVEL: M2

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.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

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• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

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