Golf Course Superintendent

The Summit Golf Club; Minnesota; On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Summit Golf Club in Minnesota is seeking an experienced, hands-on Golf Course Superintendent to lead maintenance, mentor staff, and drive improvements in course conditions and equipment reliability. The role requires strong leadership and a track record of delivering exceptional playing surfaces.

You will manage turf programs, irrigation, budgeting, and safety while maintaining exceptional playability on a 7,000-yard, 18-hole course and a 9-hole Par 3 layout.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Golf Course Superintendent or similar leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of turfgrass management and cultural practices.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude with ability to diagnose and repair maintenance equipment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and execute all golf course maintenance activities.
• Lead and develop grounds crew, manage budgets and safety.
• Maintain and repair irrigation and equipment; monitor turf health and pest management.
• Ensure championship-grade course conditions across all surfaces.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Team leadership

Golf course operations

Irrigation management

Job description

Every great round of golf begins long before the first tee time. It starts with a dedicated team, a well-maintained piece of equipment, and someone who takes pride in creating exceptional playing conditions.

At The Summit Golf Club, we're proud to offer a 7,000-yard, 18-hole championship course alongside a 9-hole Par 3 course, featuring bentgrass fairways, tees, and greens. Maintaining these playing surfaces to the highest standards takes skill, dedication, and a superintendent who understands that great golf courses are built through hard work and attention to detail.

We're looking for an experienced, motivated, and mechanically skilled leader who enjoys being hands-on, building a strong team, and finding ways to make the golf course better every day. As our Superintendent, you'll oversee all aspects of course maintenance and operations, lead and develop our grounds crew, and ensure our equipment performs at its best.

The Summit has a proud history of award-winning course conditions, and we're ready to get back to that level of excellence. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to take ownership of the course, bring fresh energy and ideas to the operation, and help restore The Summit to the exceptional playing conditions our members and guests deserve.

If you're passionate about golf, take pride in your work, and are ready to make a lasting impact on a growing golf operation, we'd love to hear from you.

Every great round of golf begins long before the first tee time. It starts with a dedicated team, a well-maintained piece of equipment, and someone who takes pride in creating exceptional playing conditions.

At The Summit Golf Club, we're proud to offer a 7,000-yard, 18-hole championship course alongside a 9-hole Par 3 course, featuring bentgrass fairways, tees, and greens. Maintaining these playing surfaces to the highest standards takes skill, dedication, and a superintendent who understands that great golf courses are built through hard work and attention to detail.

We're looking for an experienced, motivated, and mechanically skilled leader who enjoys being hands-on, building a strong team, and finding ways to make the golf course better every day. As our Superintendent, you'll oversee all aspects of course maintenance and operations, lead and develop our grounds crew, and ensure our equipment performs at its best.

The Summit has a proud history of award-winning course conditions, and we're ready to get back to that level of excellence. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to take ownership of the course, bring fresh energy and ideas to the operation, and help restore The Summit to the exceptional playing conditions our members and guests deserve.

If you're passionate about golf, take pride in your work, and are ready to make a lasting impact on a growing golf operation, we'd love to hear from you.

Position Summary

The Superintendent is responsible for planning, directing, and executing all golf course maintenance activities to provide outstanding course conditions while maintaining budgets, equipment, and staff. This individual will work closely with ownership and golf operations to ensure an exceptional experience for our members and guests. This position is a full-time year round opportunity.

Primary Responsibilities

Golf Course & Turf Management

• Develop and implement comprehensive turf management programs.
• Maintain championship-quality greens, tees, fairways, roughs, bunkers, and practice facilities.
• Monitor turf health and identify disease, insect, weed, irrigation, and fertility issues.
• Plan and perform fertilizer, pesticide, aerification, topdressing, overseeding, and cultural practice programs.
• Maintain proper mowing heights and daily course setup.
• Oversee bunker maintenance, landscaping, tree management, drainage, and course improvements.
• Monitor weather conditions and adjust irrigation and maintenance practices accordingly.

Irrigation Management

• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain the golf course irrigation system.
• Schedule watering programs to maximize turf health while conserving water.
• Repair irrigation heads, valves, pipe breaks, controllers, and pumps as needed.
• Monitor pump station performance and water usage.

Equipment & Mechanical Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on all golf course equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical issues and perform repairs whenever possible.
• Coordinate larger repairs or warranty work when necessary.
• Maintain detailed equipment service records.
• Ensure equipment is clean, safe, and operating efficiently.
• Manage parts inventory and equipment replacement planning.

Strong mechanical skills are essential. The ideal candidate should be comfortable troubleshooting and repairing mowing equipment, utility vehicles, tractors, small engines, hydraulic systems, and other golf course maintenance equipment.

Staff Leadership

• Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise the grounds maintenance team.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and safe work environment.
• Assign daily work schedules and monitor productivity.
• Conduct employee training on equipment operation and safety procedures.
• Lead by example with a strong work ethic and attention to detail.

Budget & Administration

• Manage the annual maintenance budget.
• Monitor labor, chemical, fertilizer, fuel, irrigation, and equipment expenses.
• Maintain pesticide application records and required regulatory documentation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Golf Course Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, or similar leadership role.
• Extensive knowledge of golf course turfgrass management and cultural practices.
• Strong understanding of irrigation systems and water management.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude with the ability to diagnose and repair golf course maintenance equipment.
• Experience operating and maintaining a wide variety of turf equipment.
• Knowledge of fertilizers, pesticides, disease identification, and integrated pest management.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Minnesota pesticide applicator license required or the ability to acquire shortly after hiring.
  

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who:

• Takes pride in producing outstanding course conditions.
• Leads with integrity, professionalism, and a positive attitude.
• Enjoys solving problems and working with their hands.
• Is dependable, motivated, and detail-oriented.
• Values teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Understands that great golf course conditions are built through consistency, planning, and leadership.
  

Compensation

• $70,000 - $80,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.
• In addition to a competitive base salary, this position is eligible for a performance-based bonus structure that rewards exceptional course conditions, operational excellence, and overall course success.
• Golf Course Superintendent membership dues, licenses & permits reimbursed with prior approval from the GM.
  

Join Our Team

The Summit Golf Club is committed to providing golfers with an exceptional golf experience and outstanding playing conditions. If you're passionate about golf course management and want the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.