Golf Course Superintendent — Lead Grounds & Irrigation

Genesis Turfgrass LLC.; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Musket Ridge Golf Club in Myersville, MD, seeks a Golf Course Superintendent to manage year-round maintenance of the 18-hole course and grounds. The role requires hands-on leadership of the maintenance team and a focus on optimal playing conditions and safety compliance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in superintendent roles, deep turfgrass and irrigation knowledge, and a pesticide applicator license (or ability to obtain one). Strong communication and team leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as a golf course superintendent or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of turfgrass, irrigation, and agronomy.
• Pesticide applicator license (or ability to obtain one).
• Positive attitude and professional demeanor with strong communication skills.
• Ability to lead and train a maintenance crew.

Responsibilities

• Supervising Maintenance Crew: Prioritizing and assigning tasks, training, and evaluating staff to ensure high-quality and timely completion of work.
• Personnel Management: Scheduling, training, supervising, hiring and firing, and evaluating all personnel assigned to the department.
• Monitoring and Improving Grounds: Overseeing the golf course and club grounds throughout all seasons; repairing and enhancing turf, grounds, and irrigation systems; and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Maintaining Playing Conditions: Ensuring the golf course is in optimal playing condition year-round.
• Irrigation System Maintenance: Supervising and assisting in the maintenance and repair of the golf course irrigation system and water transfer system.
• Pesticide Application: Overseeing and performing pesticide applications and handling hazardous materials in compliance with all local, state and federal regulations, including fulfillment of all applicable reporting duties and inspections.
• Equipment Maintenance: Managing the maintenance and operation of all golf course and grounds equipment.
• Plant Care: Supervising all planting, fertilizing, watering and the continuing care of plants, shrubs, trees, and other landscaping on the golf course and property, including our on-site wedding venue Catoctin Hall where beautiful landscaping is a key part of the guest experience.
• Safety Program Implementation: Monitoring and enforcing a comprehensive safety program for employees, members, and guests in compliance with all local, state, and federal laws.

Skills

Turfgrass knowledge

Irrigation systems

Golf course agronomy

Pesticide applicator license

Driver's license

Education

Relevant educational background

Job description

Musket Ridge Golf Club in Myersville, MD, seeks a Golf Course Superintendent to manage year-round maintenance of the 18-hole course and grounds. The role requires hands-on leadership of the maintenance team and a focus on optimal playing conditions and safety compliance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in superintendent roles, deep turfgrass and irrigation knowledge, and a pesticide applicator license (or ability to obtain one). Strong communication and team leadership are essential.