Golf Course Superintendent Ohio State University Details Posted: 11-Sep-26 Location: Columbus, Ohio

Genesis Distribution; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University seeks a Golf Course Superintendent to lead the maintenance of the 36-hole OSU Golf Club, ensuring top-quality play for student-athletes, club members and guests.

The role oversees maintenance programs and construction projects, recruits and trains staff, manages budgets, coordinates events, and implements turf management innovations while keeping detailed records on maintenance, chemicals, and equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; advanced degree desirable.
• 5 years of relevant experience required; 8–12 years preferred.
• Knowledge of golf facility construction principles and golf course management.
• Pesticide applicator license in turf and aquatics categories.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance programs and construction projects for the golf course.
• Recruit, train, and supervise golf course staff.
• Manage budget and coordinate events with golf club staff.
• Maintain records on maintenance scheduling, pesticide applications, and equipment.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Advanced degree desirable

Pesticide license (turf) and aquatics categories 8 & 3

Job description

Golf Course Superintendent Ohio State University Details Posted: 11-Sep-26 Location: Columbus, Ohio

The Golf Course Superintendent has primary responsibility to ensure the overall quality and condition of the 36-hole Ohio State University Golf Club. It is to be maintained in a manner to provide the highest level of quality and enjoyment for student-athletes, club members and guests. This position is responsible for the management and coordination of all maintenance programs and construction projects for the golf course, golf course facilities and grounds; the selection, training and supervision of the golf course operation staff; maintaining golf courses within budgetary guidelines; work with golf club staff in the coordination of events; keep abreast of current innovations in turf management and establish record keeping systems for maintenance scheduling, man-hour accounting, preventive maintenance of equipment, inventory control, pesticide applications, fertilizations, etc.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Advanced degree may be desirable. 5 years of relevant experience required. 8-12 years of relevant experience preferred. Possess a working knowledge of golf facility construction principles, practices and methods and a thorough understanding of the rules ands strategies of the game of golf. Minimum of five years experience in the area of golf course management and supervisory responsibility. Pesticide applicator license in category 8 (turf) and category 3 (aquatics).

Desired Qualifications

PGA Tour, USGA, OGA, and/or NCAA experience. Experience working with collegiate teams and coaches. Experience collaborating with turfgrass professors with research projects on and off the course.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.