Golf Course Superintendent

River Creek Club; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k) retirement savings plan

Generous paid time off and leave

Job summary

River Creek Club in Leesburg, VA is seeking a Golf Course Superintendent to support the Director of Golf and 1st Assistant Superintendent in day-to-day operations of the 18-hole course. You will oversee agronomic programs, budgeting, staffing, irrigation, chemical applications, and compliance, while coordinating with the professional team to deliver peak playing conditions and exceptional member service.

This role requires a degree in turf management, several years of maintenance and budget

Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Turf Management or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Golf Course Maintenance.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in budgeting for golf course and landscape maintenance.
• Minimum 1 year of technical knowledge of equipment, products, and resources for golf course operations.
• Current State Pesticide Applicators License or completion within 90 days.
• Valid driver's license.
• Preferred: Supervisory experience and confidentiality handling.
• Preferred: Knowledge of general business administration and golf course operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide agronomic oversight to ensure healthy growth of grasses, trees, wetlands, and other plant materials.
• Supervise chemical applications and record-keeping, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Oversee the safe operation, use, and maintenance of golf course mechanical equipment, planning and budgeting for additional or replacement equipment as needed.
• Maintain the golf course to the highest standards, following company and industry guidelines.
• Control expenses related to golf course operations and adhere to the budget.
• Collaborate with the Head Golf Professional to optimize rounds of golf while scheduling maintenance practices around member play and events.
• Regularly communicate with members to ensure the club exceeds their expectations.
• Ensure staff training in OSHA, club safety, and state and federal guidelines to maintain safe working conditions.
• Provide ongoing technical, operational, and safety training for staff, fostering a culture of compliance and safety.
• Lead and participate in meetings to discuss club operations, maintenance schedules, safety protocols, and environmental concerns.

Skills

Budget management

Pesticide license

Equipment knowledge

Supervisory experience

Driver's license

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Turf Management or related field

Job description

Overview

The Superintendent is responsible for supporting the Director Golf Course Maintenance with the 1st Assistant Superintendent with day-to-day operations for a single 18-hole operation. This role includes developing and managing turf grass and plant material maintenance programs, overseeing property and asset management, managing personnel, handling budgeting, forecasting, and financial management, participating in member retention initiatives, scheduling and maintaining irrigation systems, applying pesticides and maintaining related records, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory requirements.

Experience Required

• An associate's and/or bachelor's degree in Turf Management or a related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in Golf Course Maintenance.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in preparing and managing budgets for the golf course and landscape maintenance departments.
• A minimum of 1 year of technical knowledge of all equipment, products, and resources related to golf course operations with the ability to implement these resources to meet or exceed company and club standards.
• Current State Pesticide Applicators License or successful completion within 90 days of employment.
• Valid driver's license.
• Preferred: Thorough knowledge of general business administration practices and golf course operations practices and procedures.
• Preferred: Direct supervisory experience with proven ability to maintain confidentiality of club, company, and personnel information.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide agronomic oversight to ensure the healthy growth of golf course grasses, trees, wetlands, and other plant materials.
• Supervise chemical applications and record-keeping, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Oversee the safe operation, use, and maintenance of golf course mechanical equipment, planning and budgeting for additional or replacement equipment as needed.
• Maintain the golf course to the highest standards, following company and industry guidelines.
• Control expenses related to golf course operations and adhere to the budget.
• Collaborate with the Head Golf Professional to optimize rounds of golf while scheduling maintenance practices around member play and events.
• Regularly communicate with members to ensure the club exceeds their expectations.
• Ensure staff training in OSHA, club safety, and state and federal guidelines to maintain safe working conditions.
• Provide ongoing technical, operational, and safety training for staff, fostering a culture of compliance and safety.
• Lead and participate in meetings to discuss club operations, maintenance schedules, safety protocols, and environmental concerns.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings planGenerous paid time off and leave programs