GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT - Brookville CC

Gcsaofny; Kentucky; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance-based bonus

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Paid vacation and holidays

Continuing education allowance

Job summary

A prestigious country club in the United States is seeking an experienced Golf Course Superintendent to lead its agronomy team. The ideal candidate will manage the golf course maintenance operations while fostering a positive team culture. Responsibilities include overseeing agronomic practices, managing the maintenance budget, and ensuring elite-level playing conditions. Benefits include performance-based bonuses, health insurance, 401(k) plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Current Golf Course Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent with leadership experience.
• Expertise in cool-season turfgrass management, especially Poa annua.
• Demonstrated success leading diverse seasonal teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the golf course maintenance operation.
• Oversee agronomic execution including mowing, fertility, and irrigation.
• Manage the annual maintenance budget.

Skills

Cool-season turfgrass management

Irrigation management

Team leadership

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Education

Degree or certificate in agronomy, turfgrass management, horticulture

Tools

Toro Lynx Network VP systems

HDPE piping infrastructure

Job description

Brookville Country Club is a private, member-owned, full-service country club located on the scenic North Shore of Long Island, founded in 1922. The 18-hole golf course is a Seth Raynor design and features numerous signature holes. In recent years, the Club has advanced key elements of its long-term master plan, including the rebuilding of all 107 bunkers and 2 greatly expanded short game areas, further enriching the golf experience for its members. Last year saw the installation of a new state-of-the-art irrigation system.

Brookville Country Club is a full-scale facility offering championship golf, Pickleball courts, a pool complex, multiple practice areas, and a full-service clubhouse. The Club has a very active and engaged membership, a robust tournament calendar, and a strong lineup of charity and corporate outings that contribute to a dynamic, year-round operation.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Brookville Country Club is seeking an experienced Golf Course Superintendent or rising star Assistant Superintendent to lead its agronomy team into this exciting new era for Brookville. The Superintendent will deliver high-caliber playing conditions through sound agronomy, modern technology, and strong team leadership. This is a rare opportunity to influence the future of a classic course while joining a progressive and supportive leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Providing hands‑on leadership of the golf course maintenance operation, including daily oversight of a team of turf professionals.
• Overseeing all aspects of agronomic execution, including mowing, fertility, pest control, irrigation, equipment care, and IPM strategies.
• Fostering a positive team culture through recruitment, training, mentorship, and professional development.
• Effectively managing and communicating with a predominantly Spanish‑speaking staff in a respectful and inclusive environment.
• Maintaining elite‑level playing conditions across all surfaces, with emphasis on greens consistency, presentation, and overall performance.
• Managing the annual maintenance budget and identifying cost‑effective practices that support high standards.
• Leading the care of cool‑season turfgrasses, with a primary focus on Poa annua greens and mixed‑species tees and roughs.
• Utilizing modern, data‑informed tools such as moisture meters, clipping yield tracking, PB Coach, Pace GPS, the Coverage System for application tracking, and ABS Task Tracker for crew scheduling and task management.
• Partnering with the Green Committee, General Manager, and Director of Golf to align course conditioning with Club goals and member expectations.
• Collaborating with the golf professional staff to ensure proper daily setup, tournament preparation, and pace‑of‑play considerations.
• Managing all landscaped and non‑golf grounds, including clubhouse surroundings, ornamentals, walkways, and seasonal flower programs.
• Maintaining winter accessibility through snow and ice management of service roads and key walkways.
• Supporting the development of assistants, interns, and seasonal staff to help grow the next generation of turf professionals.
• Serving as a steward of the Club’s long‑term vision—balancing preservation with innovation & detail with efficiency.

Qualifications

• Current Golf Course Superintendent or accomplished Assistant Superintendent with leadership experience at a private club or tournament‑level facility.
• Degree or certificate in agronomy, turfgrass management, horticulture, or a related field preferred.
• Expertise in cool‑season turfgrass management, especially Poa annua, with the ability to adapt cultural practices to changing conditions.
• Demonstrated success leading diverse, seasonal teams with a focus on training, retention, and culture-building.
• Proficiency in irrigation management, including hands‑on experience with Toro Lynx Network VP systems and HDPE piping infrastructure.
• Strong financial and operational acumen, including experience managing operating budgets and capital planning.
• Strong communicator and collaborator, able to partner effectively with club leadership, General Manager, golf operations, and the membership.
• Experience managing full club grounds, including landscaping, flower beds, and snow removal.
• Hands‑on, proactive leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑expectation environment while staying grounded and team‑focused.

COURSE AND BUDGET OVERVIEW

• Full‑service practice facilities, including a range and expansive short game area
  • Tees: Blend of creeping bentgrass, Poa annua, and perennial ryegrass
  • Rough: Mix of turf‑type tall fescue and Kentucky bluegrass
• 3 Pickleball courts, pool complex, and landscaped clubhouse surroundings included in maintenance scope.
• Annual maintenance operating budget: approximately $2.1 million.
• Over $2 million in equipment (leased and owned).
• Toro Lynx Network VP irrigation system with HDPE piping.
• Grounds staff: approximately 15 seasonal employees supported by a year‑round team, including assistant superintendents and mechanic.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Annual performance‑based bonus.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal time.
• Continuing education allowance for conferences and certifications.
• GCSAA membership and local chapter dues paid by the Club.

TO APPLY

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a résumé, cover letter, and references in confidence to:

Carl O’Boyle, General Manager

Hiring timeline: We expect this to be a fast‑moving process, and as such, all applications should be submitted by October 25th.