Head Golf Course Superintendent

GolfJobs; Golf (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

GolfJobs seeks a Head Golf Course Superintendent in Springfield, Illinois to lead daily course maintenance and budgeting, oversee irrigation and equipment, and ensure quality playing conditions.

Required: 3-5 years as Head Superintendent and a valid driver's license; pesticide license preferred. This full-time, on-site role emphasizes leadership, training, safety, regulatory compliance, and cost-conscious operation.

Qualifications

• Experience managing golf course maintenance budgets and capital plans.
• Strong leadership and team development abilities.
• Familiarity with irrigation systems and turf maintenance operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain annual maintenance budget and capital plans.
• Direct maintenance of greens, tees, fairways, roughs, bunkers, and irrigation systems.
• Ensure maintenance equipment is properly maintained.
• Procure supplies within budget; manage vendor relationships.
• Provide leadership, training, and mentorship to staff.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and government regulations.

Skills

Budgeting

Staff leadership

Maintenance planning

Irrigation systems

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Head Golf Course Superintendent

Golf Course in Springfield, Illinois is looking for a Head Golf Course Superintendent.

Category: Golf Course Jobs

Country: USA

State: Illinois

Date posted: 16 September 2026

Position Overview

• Prepare and maintain the annual golf course maintenance budget and capital plans.
• Reconcile and provide timely coding of all invoices, payroll, and other required documents.
• Plan, organize, and direct the maintenance of putting greens, tees, fairways, roughs, and bunkers and irrigation system.
• Ensure that maintenance equipment is properly maintained.
• Procure supplies and materials within budgetary limitations.
• Keep records of annual maintenance activities and costs; prepare reports.
• Implement sound purchasing procedures utilizing preferred vendors when possible.
• Ensure all company policies and procedures are followed, including compliance with government regulations.
• Ensure proper training and/or licenses are obtained to perform job tasks safely and within regulations; directly address environmental concerns.
• Stay current on agronomic information and oversee chemical and fertilizer mixing, calibration, and application.
• Provide leadership and foster teamwork, communication, ethical behavior, cleanliness, and a positive attitude.
• Develop, train, coach, discipline, and mentor staff.
• Incorporate safe work practices in job performance.

Requirements

• 3-5 years experience as a Head Superintendent.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Pesticide license preferred.

Compensation

$75,000 to $85,000 per year.