Golf Course Superintendent: Lead Turf & Team

Genesis Distribution; Lawrenceburg (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hidden Valley Golf Club in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, is seeking a Golf Course Superintendent for full-time leadership of course maintenance, agronomy, and grounds operations. You will direct a team responsible for turf quality, irrigation, equipment reliability, and landscaping to meet high playability and appearance standards.

The role requires pesticide license, a turfgrass-related degree (preferred), and 3–5 years of golf course maintenance experience.

Qualifications

• Current state-issued pesticide/herbicide applicator license required at time of hire.
• Degree or certification in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum 3–5 years of golf course maintenance experience.
• Working knowledge of turfgrass science, irrigation systems, and maintenance equipment.
• Experience supervising and developing maintenance staff preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under changing conditions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute daily course maintenance programs, including mowing, fertilization, irrigation, and pest management.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate all maintenance staff. Previous experience supervising and developing maintenance staff preferred.
• Monitor irrigation system performance and direct the manual watering crew
• Maintain safety standards and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
• Prepare and monitor the annual maintenance budget.
• Communicate regularly with the Director of Golf on course conditions and progress.
• Supervise the mechanics crew to keep equipment, machinery, and vehicles safe and reliable.
• Oversee the landscaping crew’s planting, pruning, and grounds upkeep.
• Coordinate general maintenance staff on mowing, bunker care, and routine turf upkeep.
• Supervise the watering crew on irrigation scheduling.
• Supervise seasonal laborers during peak season, including training and oversight

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Independence & multitasking

Education

Turfgrass Management degree

Agronomy certification

Tools

Irrigation systems

Maintenance equipment

Job description

Hidden Valley Golf Club in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, is seeking a Golf Course Superintendent for full-time leadership of course maintenance, agronomy, and grounds operations. You will direct a team responsible for turf quality, irrigation, equipment reliability, and landscaping to meet high playability and appearance standards.

The role requires pesticide license, a turfgrass-related degree (preferred), and 3–5 years of golf course maintenance experience.