Golf Course Superintendent — Turf & Irrigation Leader

Wintonbury Hills Golf Course; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

PTO & leave

Job summary

Wintonbury Hills Golf Course in Bloomfield, Connecticut seeks a full-time Superintendent to lead agronomic operations and golf course maintenance in alignment with Troon standards.

The role requires a bachelor’s in agronomy (or equivalent) and 5–10 years of related experience, plus a state pesticide applicator license and strong irrigation/fertility program expertise. Expect responsibilities in budgeting, compliance, training, and staff leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferably in Agronomy; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five to ten years of related experience.
• Valid Driver's License is required.
• Must have a State Pesticide Applicator License or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Possesses expert level understanding of irrigation principles and management.
• Demonstrates ability to build and implement an elemental based fertility program.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clear understanding of and implement all Troon Golf Agronomy standards while ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory standards and laws.
• Develop budgeting and capital plans and manage department expenses in accordance with property directives.
• Stay abreast of current agronomic information.
• Ensure proper mixing, calibration, and application of all chemicals and fertilizers used on the course.
• Ensure associates obtain proper training and/or licenses needed to perform job tasks safely and within regulations.
• Address directly all real or perceived environmental concerns.
• Maintain ongoing awareness of all agronomic activity on the course and provide feedback and direction to key staff members.
• Ensure effective upward and downward communication within the department and inter-departmentally.
• Provide leadership and a positive working environment that fosters teamwork, communication, ethical behavior, cleanliness, and a can-do attitude.
• Develop, train, coach, discipline, mentor, and manage department staff while preparing them for upward mobility within the company.
• Interview, hire, train, plan, assign, and direct work; evaluate performance; reward and discipline associates; address complaints and resolve problems.
• Manage maintenance staff that may include Assistant Superintendent, Mechanic, Foreman, Irrigation Technician, Greenskeeper, and Equipment Operator.
• Assure effective orientation and training for each new associate.
• Develop ongoing training programs.
• Incorporate safe work practices in job performance.

Skills

Irrigation expertise

Fertility program knowledge

Driver's license

Experience: 5-10 years

Education

Bachelors in Agronomy

State Pesticide Applicator License

Job description

Wintonbury Hills Golf Course in Bloomfield, Connecticut seeks a full-time Superintendent to lead agronomic operations and golf course maintenance in alignment with Troon standards.

The role requires a bachelor’s in agronomy (or equivalent) and 5–10 years of related experience, plus a state pesticide applicator license and strong irrigation/fertility program expertise. Expect responsibilities in budgeting, compliance, training, and staff leadership.