Head Golf Course Superintendent — Lead Greens, Budgets & Team

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

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.