Golf Course Superintendent - Turf Health & Leadership

Genesis Distribution; North Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Smoky Mountain Country Club in Whittier, NC, a semi-private 18-hole course, is seeking a Golf Course Superintendent with expert turf management skills, including fertilizer and pesticide applications, irrigation maintenance, and the ability to lead the grounds crew to complete delegated tasks. Candidates must either have or obtain a North Carolina Pesticide License.

The role requires hands-on leadership, budgeting, crew scheduling, and a commitment to customer service for golfers; start date

Qualifications

• Experience growing Bermuda grass and bentgrass greens.
• Knowledge of agronomic practices for turf health.
• Plan fertilizer, aeration, and pest management programs.
• Hire, supervise, train, and manage employees.
• Ability to work flexible hours and handle multiple duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high quality golf course property including the course, driving range, chipping area, practice green and surrounding grounds.
• Lead and supervise the grounds crew to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Oversee irrigation maintenance, drainage, and equipment operations.
• Prepare the course for winter dormancy and manage annual budget adherence.

Skills

Bermuda/bentgrass maintenance

Irrigation management

Budgeting and cost control

Crew leadership

Pesticide licensing

Fertilizer and pest mgmt planning

Multi-tasking and problem solving

Job description

Smoky Mountain Country Club in Whittier, NC, a semi-private 18-hole course, is seeking a Golf Course Superintendent with expert turf management skills, including fertilizer and pesticide applications, irrigation maintenance, and the ability to lead the grounds crew to complete delegated tasks. Candidates must either have or obtain a North Carolina Pesticide License.

The role requires hands-on leadership, budgeting, crew scheduling, and a commitment to customer service for golfers; start date