Golf Course Superintendent Raritan Landing Golf Course – Troon

Genesis Distribution; Piscataway Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Annual bonus

GCSAA dues paid

Job summary

Raritan Landing Golf Course in Piscataway, NJ, owned by the Middlesex County Parks Department and managed by Indigo Sports, a Troon Golf subsidiary, seeks a Superintendent to lead agronomy operations. The role focuses on maintaining turf quality, managing budgets, and directing staff to ensure high standards on a premier public course.

The successful candidate will oversee irrigation systems, regulatory compliance, and crew management, with a pathway to grow into a full-size 18-hole property

Qualifications

• 5+ years of golf course management experience with progressing responsibility.
• Associate’s degree or Certificate in Agronomy.
• Knowledge of local and federal regulatory compliance related to golf course management.
• Knowledge of maintaining budgets and effectively managing the crew.
• Must obtain a New Jersey Commercial Pesticide License within 60 days of hire.
• Previous supervisory experience is required; assistant superintendents considered.
• Must be well versed in irrigation troubleshooting; older decoder systems experience preferred.

Skills

Golf course management

Supervisory experience

Irrigation troubleshooting

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Organization

Problem-solving

Education

Associate’s degree in Agronomy

Certificate in Agronomy

Job description

Raritan Landing Golf Course, in Piscataway, NJ is owned by the Middlesex County Parks Department and managed by Indigo Sports, a subsidiary of Troon Golf. This 3,300-yard, par-58, 18-hole golf course, designed by Stephen Kay, opened on October 1, 1999, and offers players a premium on shot making and accuracy. With small greens and narrow fairways, Raritan Landing can provide a true test for all golfers despite its short length.

Course Information

• 20-25k rounds annually
• Greens (Bent/poa – 2.5 Acres), Tees, Fairways and Apps (Rye/ poa/ bent – 8 acres)

Education and Experience Requirements

• 5+ Years of golf course management experience required with progressing responsibility
• Associate’s degree or Certificate in Agronomy
• Knowledge of local and federal Regulatory Compliance associated with golf course management
• Knowledge of maintaining budgets and effectively managing the crew
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Highly organized, motivated and efficient with a strong attention to detail
• Communication and interpersonal skills are critical
• Must obtain a New Jersey Commercial Pesticide License within 60 days of hire.
• Previous supervisory experience is required but qualified assistant superintendents will be strongly considered
• Must be well versed in irrigation troubleshooting; experience with older decoder systems is preferred.

Other Considerations:

• Newer equipment fleet with new pieces added annually
• Agronomy operating Budget around $475k
• Seeking a motivated candidate to grow with Troon, make their mark at Raritan Landing and move on to full size 18-hole property within 3-5 years. We are actively working to elevate the Middlesex County public course portfolio with strong capital influx from the county. The next superintendent at Raritan Landing will play an integral part of this movement as early planning has begun for renovations to Raritan Landing including a new irrigation system.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive base salary of $85,000 – $90,000 annually BOE.
• Annual Bonus up to 15% of salary
• Total package potential over $100k
• Full Benefits Package (see Benefits & Other Compensation section for more details)
• GCSAA National and Local Dues Paid

Benefits & Other Compensation:

This position includes eligibility for the following benefits, subject to applicable plan terms:

• HealthcareBenefits–Medical,Dental, andVision coverage
• RetirementBenefits–401(k) with employer match (19 years of age and older)
• Time Off –Paid time off (PTO) and leaves of absence,in accordance withapplicable law and eligibility criteria
• AdditionalCompensation– Eligibility forBonuses,Commissions,ServiceCharge,EmployeeMeals

Eligibility for benefits and the specific terms, conditions, and offerings are governed by the applicableplandocuments and company policies, which may be amended at the Company’s discretion.

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