Golf Course Superintendent Wendell Country Club

Genesis Turfgrass LLC.; Wendell (NC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wendell Country Club is seeking an experienced Golf Course Superintendent to lead all aspects of turf and facility agronomy in the Southeast climate. The role combines agronomic knowledge with leadership, fiscal management, and a commitment to championship playing conditions.

The Superintendent will manage grounds, clubhouse surrounds, irrigation, and equipment, with a focus on safety, budgeting, and staff development. This is a full-time on-site leadership position at Wendell Country Club.

Qualifications

• Degree in turf management or agronomy; education may be substituted by experience.
• Strong budgeting and expense management background.
• Proven leadership and excellent communication skills.
• Commitment to long-term tenure in golf course operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the golf course grounds and clubhouse surrounds to high-quality playing conditions.
• Supervise fertilizing, chemical applications, and turf care.
• Recruit, train, and evaluate maintenance staff; plan daily/weekly work.
• Collaborate with General Manager to address member feedback.
• Prepare and manage the annual maintenance budget.
• Oversee equipment inventory, repairs, and scheduling; ensure safety.
• Oversee irrigation activities for optimal course conditions.
• Develop annual chemical and fertilization plan.
• Ensure compliance with regulations; maintain spray logs and MSDS.

Skills

Budgeting

Leadership

Communication

Safety

Staff management

Education

Degree in turf management or agronomy

Tools

Irrigation systems

Pesticide application equipment

Job description

Golf Course Superintendent Wendell Country Club

Our Needs

We are seeking an experienced, proactive Golf Course Superintendent to lead all aspects of turf and facility agronomy at Wendell Country Club. The position requires an agronomic professional with experience working in the Southeast’s climate. Wendell Country Club is in great shape now, but we need the right person to keep it going forward. The ideal candidate will combine strong agronomic knowledge with leadership, fiscal management, and a commitment to delivering championship playing conditions.

Basic Functions

The Golf Course Superintendent is responsible for the overall maintenance and management of the golf course grounds, clubhouse surrounds, and other maintainable property. This position ensures that the course provides healthy, high-quality playing conditions and an exceptional experience for customers.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain all grounds including the golf course, clubhouse surrounds, and related areas.
• Supervise all fertilizing, chemical applications, and care of turf, plants, shrubs, and trees.
• Supervise, recruit, train, and evaluate maintenance staff (year-round and seasonal), promote safety and teamwork, and create daily/weekly work plans.
• Collaborate with the General Manager to address and respond to member feedback.
• Prepare and manage the annual maintenance budget for the golf course operation.
• Maintain inventory and oversee repairs, maintenance, and scheduling for all golf course equipment.
  • A strong background in equipment maintenance is preferred; an off-site mechanic is available for support.
• Implement and enforce a comprehensive safety program for all maintenance employees.
• Supervise all irrigation activities to ensure optimal course conditions.
• Develop and implement an annual chemical and fertilization plan.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations for pesticide/herbicide application, fertilizer use, water discharge, and environmental permits; maintain accurate spray logs and MSDS records.

Ideal Candidate

• Degree in turf management, agronomy, or a related field preferred (experience may substitute for education).
• Proven knowledge of budgeting and expense management.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Dedicated professional seeking a long-term opportunity.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in turf management, agronomy, or a related field preferred (experience may substitute for education).
• Solid background in irrigation operation and repair.
• Proficiency with chemical application equipment, including mixing, applying, and managing pesticides.
• Valid driver’s license.

About Wendell Country Club

True, fast greens combined with a fun design, manageable length and reasonable fees create what several recent players have called the “best golf value in Wake County.” Opened in 1957 WCC features water in play on 12 of 18 holes. The par 3’s will challenge you, and the course will require you to use every club in your bag. Golf at Wendell is “Fun, Fast & Friendly,”