Golf Course Superintendent at The Ohio State University

Ohio Golf Course Owners; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio State University Golf Club seeks a Golf Course Superintendent to lead the 36-hole facility, ensuring top quality and enjoyment for student-athletes, members, and guests. You will manage maintenance programs, supervise staff, and coordinate projects to meet budgetary targets.

The role demands strong knowledge of golf construction principles and turf management, with experience in coordination of events and record-keeping for maintenance and inventories. Background checks may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Advanced degree may be desirable.
• 5 years of relevant experience required.
• 8–12 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of golf facility construction principles, practices and methods.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management and coordination of maintenance programs and projects for the golf course and facilities.
• Select, train and supervise golf course operation staff.
• Maintain budgetary guidelines and monitor costs.
• Coordinate events with golf club staff and track records for maintenance scheduling.
• Stay updated on turf management innovations and record-keeping systems.

Skills

Golf mgmt

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Advanced degree desirable

Pesticide license (turf & aquatic)

Job description

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 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.

Salary range to be $160,000-$175,000

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.