Golf Course Superintendent

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club seeks an up-and-coming Golf Course Superintendent who leads hands-on, data-driven maintenance to ensure premier playing conditions. You will oversee agronomy, irrigation, and a team, aligning with regulations and club standards.

The role emphasizes financial stewardship, capital projects, sustainability, and close collaboration with Golf Operations to deliver exceptional courses for members and events.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Science, or related field preferred.
• California Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) or Qualified Applicator License (QAL), or ability to obtain within the required timeframe.
• 3-5 years of progressive golf course maintenance experience, including supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of turfgrass management, irrigation, fertilization, and course maintenance practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn department technology systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Agronomy in planning, organizing, and directing all golf course maintenance operations to meet conditioning, playability, and safety standards.
• Oversee the golf course maintenance team including scheduling, training, performance management and compliance with regulations and club policies.
• Manage agronomic practices, monitor turfgrass health, and proactively address issues.
• Collaborate with Golf Operations to support daily play, tournaments, events, and course setup.
• Assist with long-term initiatives including capital improvements, agronomic projects, course improvements, and sustainability efforts.
• Maintain detailed records of agronomic programs, equipment, and maintenance activities.

Skills

Turfgrass Mgmt

Irrigation

Fertilization

Supervision

Microsoft Office

Education

Related turf program degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club is seeking an up-and-coming Golf Course Superintendent who is hands-on, solutions-oriented, takes pride in exceptional effort, embraces challenges, and understands that outstanding playing conditions are built through sound agronomic principles, attention to detail, and relentless follow-through. The ideal candidate brings curiosity, resourcefulness, and a high standard for their work.

Job Purpose

Sharon Heights Golf and Country Club’sGolf Course Superintendentis responsible formanaging the maintenance, agronomic health, playability, and overall conditions of the golf course and its surrounding grounds. This opportunity is ideal foran individual who is ready to make the next career move and looking to excel at managingbentgrassplayingsurfacesandrye grass roughs.

Job Summary (Essential Functions)

Support the Director of Agronomy in planning, organizing, and directing all golf course maintenance operations, ensuring the course consistently meets the Club’s standards for conditioning, playability, presentation, and safety.

Oversee and manage the golf course maintenance team including scheduling, training, performance management, and ensuring alignment with relevant regulations, Club policies, and best practices.

Oversee agronomic practices,monitorturfgrass health and course conditions, and proactively address issues.

Collaborate with the Golf Operations team to support daily play, tournaments, events, and course setup to deliver consistently exceptional playing conditions.

Support the Director of Agronomy with long-term initiatives, including capital improvements, agronomic projects, course improvements, and sustainability efforts.

Manage the effective use of departmental resources including labor, equipment, water, materials, and other supplies.

Assistwith irrigation managementusingrainbird irrigation systems. Support pesticideand fertilizer applicationsin accordance withall relevant regulations and best practices. Manage daily assignments.

Maintain detailed records of agronomic programs, equipment, and maintenance activities.

Develop andmaintaina high-performing agronomy team, fostering a culture ofsafety, excellence, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Maintain a visible presence with members, staff, vendors, and Club leadership,representingthe Agronomy/Greens & Grounds department with exceptional hospitality and professionalism.

Maintain detailed records of agronomic programs, equipment, and maintenance activities.

Protect the Club’s investment in the golf course, irrigation infrastructure, equipment, landscaping, and facilities through proactive maintenance and sound operational and agronomic practices.

Utilize course observations, moisture data, weather conditions, irrigation performance, application records, and turf response to support informed, data-driven agronomic decision-making.

Lead by example and foster a culture of professionalism, ownership, accountability, teamwork, and pride, ensuring employees understand both the work to be completed and the standards expected.

Perform other related duties as assigned in support of the Agronomy Department and Club's operationalobjectives.

Qualifications

Education

Associates or Bachelor’sdegree in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Science, ora relatedfield preferred.

Certifications/Licensure

California Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) or Qualified Applicator License (QAL), or ability to obtain within the requiredtimeframe.

Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Experience

3-5 years of progressive golf course maintenance experience, including supervisory experience.

Experience leading a golf course maintenance team in a private club, resort, or similar environment.

Skills

Strong knowledge of turfgrass management, agronomic practices, irrigation, plant protection, fertilization, and golf course maintenance practices.

Strong understanding of course equipment and maintenance practices.

Proficiencywith Microsoft Office. Ability to learn andutilizedepartmental and organizational technology programs.

Strong leadershipand peoplemanagement skills.

Strong prioritization, organization, communication, problem solving, andproblem-solvingskills.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. It is not intended to give all details or a step-by-step account of the way each procedure or task is performed. The incumbent is expected to perform other duties necessary for the effective operation of the club.

Work Schedule and Hours

This is a full-time, exemptpositionrequiring a flexible schedule based on course conditions, weather, staffing, tournaments, and Club events.Weekendand holiday availabilityisrequired.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

This position requires frequent outdoor work in varying weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, and prolonged sun exposure. This position requires the ability to walk and stand for extended periods, navigate uneven terrain, and occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull equipment and materials weighing up to 100 pounds. This role also requires the ability to operate and work around turf maintenance equipment, vehicles, chemicals, fertilizers, and other materials. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Compensation

This is an exempt, salaried position with an annual salary range of $120,000–$140,000. Starting compensation will bedeterminedbased on the selected candidate's experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.

Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Sharon Heights are considered without regards to any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws