Golf Course Superintendent: Lead Maintenance & Budgets

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Dawson Springs (KY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky is hiring a Golf Course Superintendent in Dawson Springs, KY to oversee Pennyrile Forest Park Golf Course. This full-time, executive branch role is outdoors, offers benefits, and requires hands-on leadership to deliver an exceptional golfing experience.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, managing agronomic plans and budgets, applying regulatory products, and coordinating irrigation and course setup.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a college or university with an associate degree in plant science, turf management or a related field.
• One year experience as a Golf Course Assistant Superintendent.
• Three years as a golf course superintendent or assistant superintendent in addition to a Certificate of Turfgrass Management can substitute for the required education.

Responsibilities

• Staff training and supervision.
• Plant regulatory product applications.
• Equipment operation.
• Irrigation application, repair, and maintenance.
• Golf course set-up activities.
• Record keeping.

Skills

Equipment operation

Budget management

Good communications

Pesticide license

Golf course construction

Attention to detail

Time management

Leadership

Teamwork

Decision making

Preventative maintenance

Education

Associate degree in plant science or turf management

Certificate of Turfgrass Management

Job description

Commonwealth of Kentucky is hiring a Golf Course Superintendent in Dawson Springs, KY to oversee Pennyrile Forest Park Golf Course. This full-time, executive branch role is outdoors, offers benefits, and requires hands-on leadership to deliver an exceptional golfing experience.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, managing agronomic plans and budgets, applying regulatory products, and coordinating irrigation and course setup.