Golf Course Superintendent, Hillandale Golf Course

BoardRoom magazine; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillandale Golf Course in Durham, NC seeks a Golf Course Superintendent to manage daily maintenance of 23 Champion Bermuda greens and related areas, ensuring high-quality play for the community while balancing turf health with budget discipline.

The role requires 3–5 years of turf management experience, supervisory exposure, and a strong focus on safety, environmental stewardship, and municipal guidelines. Apply to lead a capable crew and uphold course standards.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, Horticulture, or a closely related field.
• 3–5 years of golf course turf management experience, with supervisory or assistant superintendent experience preferred.
• Public sector or municipal experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee conditioning of greens, fairways, tees, and roughs to withstand heavy municipal traffic and high-volume daily play.
• Operate, maintain, and repair the course irrigation system with focus on water conservation and municipal compliance.
• Direct, schedule, and train a diverse maintenance crew, ensuring safety standards and OSHA regulations.

Skills

Turfgrass science

Budget tracking

Heavy equipment operation

Administrative software

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Turfgrass Management / Agronomy / Horticulture

Job description

Golf Course Superintendent needed to manage the daily maintenance and operations of a public golf facility with 23 Champion Bermuda putting surfaces. This role ensures the course provides an accessible, high-quality, and enjoyable playing experience for the local community. The ideal candidate will balance excellent turf management with fiscal responsibility, safety, and environmental stewardship in line with city guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Public Facility Maintenance: Oversee the conditioning of greens, fairways, tees, and roughs to withstand heavy municipal traffic and high-volume daily play.
• Irrigation & Water Management: Operate, maintain, and repair the course irrigation system, keeping a strong focus on water conservation and municipal compliance.
• Crew Leadership: Direct, schedule, and train a diverse maintenance crew (including seasonal staff), ensuring strict adherence to safety standards and OSHA regulations.
• Budgeting & Procurement: Assist in developing the annual operating budget; manage expenses, track inventory, and prepare specifications for equipment purchasing according to company processes.
• Community & Civic Relations: Coordinate closely with the Director of Golf Operations and Head Golf Professionals to accommodate public tournaments, leagues, and community events. Respond professionally to public inquiries or feedback.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, Horticulture, or a closely related field.
• Experience: 3–5 years of experience in golf course turf management, with supervisory or assistant superintendent experience preferred. Public sector or municipal experience is a plus.
• Turf: Champion Bermuda putting surfaces, TifTuf driving range, common Bermuda on course.
• Licenses:
  • Current or become current with all North Carolina and local chemical/fertilization application licenses and laws/regulations that would impact turf maintenance.
  • Valid Driver's License.
• Skills: Proficiency in turfgrass science, heavy equipment operation, budget tracking, and basic administrative software.
• Physical: Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays as required by weather or tournament schedules; ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

About Hillandale Golf Course

Hillandale Golf Course is public golf course located in Durham, North Carolina with the first rounds being played in 1912. It is a City of Durham owned facility managed and operated by Amerazil Golf LLC. All staff are employees of Amerazil Golf LLC. The facility plays over 50k rounds per year. It has a very busy driving range that has recently been renovated. Putting surfaces are Champion Bermuda and were renovated in 2012. The course has Common Bermuda fairways. The facility has its own 501 c.3 foundation in the H.E.A.R.T.S. Club that helps children with blood and marrow diseases at Duke Children's Hospital. It also supports the Folds of Honor Foundation and has helped those affected by Helene in Western North Carolina. The facility has a full compliment of equipment and an excellent maintenance area. Employment to begin as soon as possible.