Lead Golf Course Superintendent — Private Club

BoardRoom magazine; West Point (MS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off / vacation

Continuing education and professional 

golfing privileges

Uniforms

Cell phone allowance

Job summary

Old Waverly Club in West Point, Mississippi, is seeking an experienced Golf Course Superintendent to lead day-to-day maintenance of one of its two 18-hole courses, Old Waverly or Mossy Oak, reporting to the Director of Agronomy.

The role requires strong turfgrass knowledge, leadership, and the ability to manage people, equipment, and agronomic programs while delivering premier playing conditions.

Qualifications

• 4–7+ years of golf course maintenance experience.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, Horticulture, or a related field preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to obtain Mississippi pesticide certification/licensure.
• Physical ability to perform duties (standing, walking, bending, lifting up to 50 lbs).

Responsibilities

• Direct the daily maintenance and agronomic operations of the assigned golf course.
• Plan, schedule, and supervise maintenance activities to meet playing-condition standards.
• Hire, train, supervise, and develop maintenance staff.
• Schedule personnel and equipment to maximize productivity.
• Monitor turf health and adjust agronomic programs as needed.
• Manage irrigation and water use with the Toro Osmac system.
• Oversee fertilizer, pesticide, and plant protectant applications per regulations.
• Maintain records on weather, applications, inventory, and operations.
• Assist with construction, renovations, and coordination with contractors.
• Support budgeting, purchasing, and capital projects.

Skills

Golf course maintenance

Leadership

Communication

Pesticide certification

Education

Turfgrass degree

Tools

Toro Osmac system

Toro equipment fleet

Job description

Old Waverly Club in West Point, Mississippi, is seeking an experienced Golf Course Superintendent to lead day-to-day maintenance of one of its two 18-hole courses, Old Waverly or Mossy Oak, reporting to the Director of Agronomy.

The role requires strong turfgrass knowledge, leadership, and the ability to manage people, equipment, and agronomic programs while delivering premier playing conditions.