Senior Golf Course Superintendent

BoardRoom magazine; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rail Golf Course, a Robert Trent Jones, Sr. design 18-hole facility in central Illinois, seeks a qualified Golf Course Superintendent to oversee agronomy operations and maintenance budgets.

The role reports to the General Manager and requires overseeing greens, irrigation, equipment, vendor management, safety, training, and environmental compliance while mentoring staff and maintaining high course conditions.

Qualifications

• AA or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school with 2–5 years of related experience or training
• Degree preference in agronomy, horticulture, or plant/soil science
• Valid driver’s license required
• Pesticide license preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain the annual maintenance budget and capital plans.
• Reconcile invoices, payroll, and related documents.
• Plan and direct maintenance of greens, tees, fairways, roughs, bunkers, and irrigation systems.
• Ensure equipment is properly maintained and procure supplies within budget.
• Maintain records and prepare reports on maintenance activities and costs.
• Follow purchasing procedures with preferred vendors and ensure compliance with policies.
• Ensure training/licenses are obtained and safety regulations followed; address environmental concerns.
• Oversee application of chemicals and fertilizers; stay current on agronomic information.
• Provide leadership, promote teamwork, ethics, cleanliness and a positive attitude.
• Develop, train, coach and mentor staff; implement safe work practices.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Ethical behavior

Positive attitude

Education

AA or equivalent

Degree in agronomy/ horticulture/ plant & soil science

Tools

Driver's license

Pesticide license (preferred)

Job description

The Rail Golf Course, a Robert Trent Jones, Sr. design 18-hole facility in central Illinois, seeks a qualified Golf Course Superintendent to oversee agronomy operations and maintenance budgets.

The role reports to the General Manager and requires overseeing greens, irrigation, equipment, vendor management, safety, training, and environmental compliance while mentoring staff and maintaining high course conditions.