Golf Course Superintendent Elmridge Golf Course Details Posted: 06-Oct-26 Location: Pawcatuck, Connecticut

Genesis Distribution; Stonington (CT); On-site; USD 81,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Elmridge Golf Course in Pawcatuck, CT is seeking a qualified individual to lead the daily agronomic operations and maintenance of the golf course. Our General Manager will be remaining in-house to assist in the training and transition of the new superintendent.

The successful candidate will manage and supervise the grounds crew, oversee all daily maintenance tasks, and ensure high standards across tees, greens, fairways, and practice areas.

Qualifications

• A.S. or B.S in Turfgrass Management or related field is required.
• At least two years’ experience in a golf course or sports field maintenance setting.
• State of CT Commercial Pesticide Supervisor license or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire.
• Association dues and continuing certification credits will be paid for by employer.

Responsibilities

• Schedules, manages, and participates in daily planning and supervision of greens, tees, fairways, and clubhouse maintenance; work schedule; and employee management.
• Schedules, manages, and participates in daily irrigation, irrigation repair, and irrigation reporting.
• Performs and manages agronomic applications/inventory and practices proper reporting skills.
• Supervises and assists in other tasks throughout the property including capital improvements, drainage upgrades, and light building maintenance.
• This is a hands-on position with emphasis on meeting goals.

Skills

Irrigation troubleshooting

Mechanical skills

Strong communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

AS or BS in Turfgrass Management or related field

Job description

Golf Course Superintendent Elmridge Golf Course Details Posted: 06-Oct-26 Location: Pawcatuck, Connecticut

Elmridge Golf Course in Pawcatuck, CT is seeking a qualified individual to lead the daily agronomic operations and maintenance of the golf course. Our General Manager will be remaining in-house to assist in the training and transition of the new superintendent.

Located near the two major resort casinos in New London County, as well as several Rhode Island beaches, Elmridge Golf Course is a family-owned 27-hole public facility with a 50+ year history. We host a mix of daily fee players, members, leagues, and special events.

The person chosen for this position must be a motivated and energetic individual ready to lead, assist, and participate in the daily operations of the golf course and golf course maintenance staff.

The successful candidate will manage and supervise the grounds crew as well as manage all areas of the daily maintenance operations at Elmridge Golf Course. This includes, but is not limited to: tees, fairways, greens, course set-up, rough, bunkers, driving range, applications (fertilizer and spray), irrigation management, cart paths, flower beds, tree management, and other general repairs/projects throughout the property.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Schedules, manages, and participates in the daily planning and supervision of greens, tees, fairways, and clubhouse maintenance; work schedule; and employee management.
• Schedules, manages, and participates in daily irrigation, irrigation repair, and irrigation reporting.
• Performs and manages agronomic applications/inventory and practices proper reporting skills.
• Supervises and assists in other tasks throughout the entire property including, but not limited to: capital improvements, drainage upgrades, and light building maintenance (plumbing, carpentry, painting).
• Strongly motivated, energetic, self-starting individual is essential to achieve all goals to the best of our capabilities. This is a hands‑on position.
• Weekends, holidays, and flexibility a must. A common understanding of more hours being required under hot/dry conditions, aeration, and peak season.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong communication skills (oral and written) necessary to supervise daily tasks and to provide feedback to the Ownership, General Manager, and pro shop staff.
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and a close eye to detail is a must.
• Must be a team player.
• Irrigation troubleshooting and ability to fix is a plus.
• Mechanical background and ability to fix/troubleshoot machinery is a plus.

Experience

• A.S. or B.S in Turfgrass Management or related field is required.
• At least two years’ experience in a golf course or sports field maintenance setting.
• State of CT Commercial Pesticide Supervisor license or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire is required.
• Association dues and continuing certification credits will be paid for by employer.

$95,000

About Elmridge Golf Course

Elmridge Golf Course is a public facility with a very active presence of members, leagues, tournaments, and general public. Established as a 9-hole course in 1967, this beautiful 240-acre countryside property has been transformed into 27-holes since. Located just minutes from the casinos along the I-95 corridor, Elmridge is known for it’s hilltop site with remarkable views.