Lead Golf Course Superintendent

Genesis Distribution; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Crossings Golf Club in Durham, NC is seeking a dedicated Golf Course Superintendent to lead our maintenance team and ensure premium playing conditions. You will direct all maintenance activities, supervise staff, and train operators while managing pumps, irrigation, and drainage systems.

Experience with Ultradwarf Bermudagrass is required, and a pesticide applicator license is preferred. This role offers a path for career growth within a growing multi-course organization in a prime Durham

Qualifications

• Leads a team to deliver quality, guest-focused experience.
• Oversees maintenance of golf course components and facilities.
• Directs all maintenance activities across turf, equipment, and infrastructure.
• Trains equipment operators on mowing and care of gear.
• Manages pumps, irrigation, drainage, and related systems.
• Operates multiple types of equipment as needed.
• Manages personnel performance and evaluations.
• Monitors ongoing safety compliance and record keeping.
• Maintains readiness and cleanliness of course assets.
• Holds a Certified Pesticide Applicator’s License.
• Monitors inventory of fertilizers, pesticides, and irrigation parts.
• Solves problems in dynamic course environments.
• Detail-oriented with a drive to improve course quality.
• Communicates effectively with clubhouse and operations teams.
• Maintains visibility and guest engagement.
• Exhibits mechanical aptitude for field repair work.
• Experience with Ultradwarf Bermudagrass is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to deliver a culture of quality, service, and hospitality.
• Supervise staff and delegate tasks across course maintenance.
• Direct all maintenance activities for greens, tees, fairways, and surrounds.
• Instruct and train equipment operators on mowing and equipment care.
• Supervise pumps, irrigation, and drainage systems operations.
• Operate and manage multiple types of equipment as needed.
• Direct personnel management and performance evaluations.
• Ensure ongoing safety compliance and proper record keeping.
• Maintain course assets and upkeep to professional standards.
• Monitor and control inventory of turf inputs and supplies.
• Resolve problems in complex course maintenance situations.
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail and quality improvements.
• Communicate effectively with clubhouse and operations teams.
• Maintain strong guest engagement and visibility on the course.
• Demonstrate a practical mechanical mindset for equipment fixes.
• Proficiency with Ultradwarf Bermudagrass management.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff supervision

Maintenance management

Operator training

Pesticide licensing

Safety compliance

Inventory management

Mechanical aptitude

Irrigation systems

Ultradwarf Bermudagrass

Tools

Pumps & irrigation systems

Equipment operation

Ultradwarf Bermudagrass

Job description

The Crossings Golf Club in Durham, NC is seeking a dedicated Golf Course Superintendent to lead our maintenance team and ensure premium playing conditions. You will direct all maintenance activities, supervise staff, and train operators while managing pumps, irrigation, and drainage systems.

Experience with Ultradwarf Bermudagrass is required, and a pesticide applicator license is preferred. This role offers a path for career growth within a growing multi-course organization in a prime Durham