Golf Course Superintendent Auburn Hills Golf Club

Genesis Turfgrass LLC.; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn Hills Golf Club in Virginia’s Blue Ridge region seeks an Assistant Superintendent to lead the grounds staff and oversee day-to-day maintenance of a 18-hole course. The role includes implementing turf health programs, coordinating maintenance tasks, and ensuring safe, efficient operations in all weather conditions.

Qualified candidates will have 3–4 years of golf course experience and possess a valid driver’s license and a VA Pesticide Certificate.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license (state) for vehicle type.
• VA Pesticide Certificate.
• 3–4 years of golf course experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs the implementation of an overall turf health program.
• Includes aeration, topdressing, and application of pesticides, fertilizer, and chemicals to golf course turf.
• Directs and participates in the maintenance of the golf course.
• Operates golf course equipment (mowers, utility vehicles, sweepers, etc.).
• Communicates with Head Golf Professional/Director of Golf Operations on operational issues.
• Interviews, hires, motivates, trains, and leads grounds staff; prepares schedules.
• Manages purchasing, replenishing, and inventory of materials, chemicals, and supplies.
• Keeps accurate records on expenditures, inventory, maintenance procedures, and pesticide applications.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Physical stamina

Team supervision

Education

VA Pesticide Certificate

Three to four years golf course experience

Job description

Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the State for the type of vehicle or equipment operated VA Pesticide Certificate

Responsibilities

• Performs the implementation of an overall turf health program.
• This includes aeration, topdressing, and the application of pesticides, fertilizer, & chemicals to golf course turf
• Directs and participates in the maintenance of the golf course
• Operates an assortment of golf course equipment, including but not limited to: mowers, utility vehicles, sweepers, brooms, rollers, rakes, utility vehicles, loaders, compressors, trenchers, automobiles, etc.
• Communicates with the Head Golf Professional/Director of Golf Operations on issues related to golf course operations and maintenance
• Interviews, hires, motivates, trains, and leads grounds staff in the day-to-day duties of their jobs including preparing a schedule
• Manages purchasing, replenishing and inventory of materials, chemicals and supplies
• Recommends purchasing equipment
• Keeps accurate and complete records on expenditures, inventory, maintenance procedures, pesticide application, etc.
• Reports to golf course general manager and/or board of directors
• Lifts light and heavy objects and uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity (desired)

Work Environment

The work is typically performed outdoors, including cold or inclement weather

The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, irritating chemicals, and machinery with moving parts

Weekend and holiday availability

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the State for the type of vehicle or equipment operated VA Pesticide Certificate
• Three to four years of past golf course experience

About Auburn Hills Golf Club

Our golf club is situated in a picturesque natural setting and is known for its beauty and well-maintained conditions. We host tournaments, charity events, youth development programs and day-to-day play for thousands of golf enthusiasts each year. As we continue to grow we are seeking a highly motivated, knowledgeable and dedicated individual to join us as an Assistant Superintendent. Carved into the rolling landscape of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Auburn Hills Golf Club’s 18-hole course features 6,534 yards of elevated tee boxes and breathtaking views of the Southwest Virginia countryside. Throughout the course, players encounter tantalizing high-risk-and-high-reward shots straight from the architectural mind of Algie Pulley. The pristine par-72 opens its arms to golfers of all ages and experience levels with four tee options.