Lead Golf Course Superintendent – Links-Style Course Leader

Genesis Distribution; Greenwood (IN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hickory Stick Golf Club invites a skilled Golf Course Superintendent to lead maintenance across an 18-hole links-style course. The role focuses on turf care, landscape planning, and efficient operations to meet the club’s standards for quality play.

The successful candidate will manage staff, budgets, and equipment, while ensuring safety compliance and high-quality course conditions for members and guests.

Qualifications

• 2-year degree or certificate in Turf Management or related field.
• Experience as Golf Superintendent or 1st Assistant (3–5 years).
• Knowledge of fertilization, pesticides, and turf management standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee care and maintenance of turf, plants, shrubs, trees, and wetlands.
• Direct and assist with planting, pruning, and seasonal landscape tasks.
• Develop annual operating plans and budgets for grounds maintenance.
• Recruit, supervise, and retain maintenance staff.
• Provide safety training and ensure OSHA and club policy compliance.
• Plan irrigation, drainage, and course conditioning around member play.

Skills

Golf course management

Staff supervision

Chemical applications

Irrigation design

Budgeting

Safety training

Communication

Education

Turf Management degree/certificate

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Hickory Stick Golf Club invites a skilled Golf Course Superintendent to lead maintenance across an 18-hole links-style course. The role focuses on turf care, landscape planning, and efficient operations to meet the club’s standards for quality play.

The successful candidate will manage staff, budgets, and equipment, while ensuring safety compliance and high-quality course conditions for members and guests.