Lead Championship Golf Course Superintendent

Destination by Hyatt; Isle of Palms (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Wild Dunes Resort in Isle of Palms, SC seeks a Golf Course Superintendent to oversee maintenance of an 18-hole championship course and lead daily operations to ensure premier playing conditions and environmental stewardship.

You will collaborate with the Director of Agronomy on programs, capital projects, and guest experience initiatives, supervise the maintenance team, manage budgets, and uphold safety standards across all grounds operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, Horticulture, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum 3-5 years of golf course management experience, including supervisory responsibility.
• South Carolina Pesticide Applicator License or ability to obtain within established timeframe.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with irrigation management systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee maintenance activities for the 18-hole course (greens, tees, fairways, roughs, bunkers, lakes, landscaping, practice facilities).
• Implement agronomic programs including fertilization, irrigation, pest management, aerification, topdressing, overseeding, and cultural practices.
• Monitor turfgrass health and course conditions; advise Director of Agronomy on improvements.
• Ensure course conditions meet Wild Dunes Resort standards; develop maintenance schedules.
• Supervise and develop maintenance team; conduct safety training and coaching.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Guest service excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Turfgrass Management or related field

Tools

Irrigation management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wild Dunes Resort in Isle of Palms, SC seeks a Golf Course Superintendent to oversee maintenance of an 18-hole championship course and lead daily operations to ensure premier playing conditions and environmental stewardship.

You will collaborate with the Director of Agronomy on programs, capital projects, and guest experience initiatives, supervise the maintenance team, manage budgets, and uphold safety standards across all grounds operations.