Lead Golf Course Superintendent

Rockford Park District; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

IMRF Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Rockford Park District is seeking a Superintendent Aldeen Golf Course to lead maintenance of the Aldeen Golf Club Campus, including an 18-hole Bent Grass course, a 26-acre Practice Centre, and related grounds.

The role requires strong leadership, agronomy expertise, and ability to manage a team and budgets while ensuring high-quality turf maintenance and safe operations for tournaments and events.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Horticulture, Golf Course Management, or Turf Management; 5-8 years related experience.
• Excellent leadership and ability to build and lead the golf maintenance team
• Advanced knowledge of agronomy and turf grass management

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage golf course maintenance staff and schedule work.
• Ensure maintenance quality across greens, tees, fairways, and bunkers.
• Coordinate with District for budgets, safety, and training.
• Oversee irrigation and chemical/nutrient programs.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Communication

Planning & budgeting

Agronomy knowledge

Pesticide application

Education

Associates Degree in Horticulture, Golf Course Management, or Turf Management

Tools

Pesticide applicator license

Irrigation system knowledge

Job description

Rockford Park District is seeking a Superintendent Aldeen Golf Course to lead maintenance of the Aldeen Golf Club Campus, including an 18-hole Bent Grass course, a 26-acre Practice Centre, and related grounds.

The role requires strong leadership, agronomy expertise, and ability to manage a team and budgets while ensuring high-quality turf maintenance and safe operations for tournaments and events.