Superintendent Keowee Key Property Owners’ Association Inc.

Genesis Distribution; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Keowee Key Property Owners’ Association Inc. in Salem, SC is seeking an experienced Golf Course Superintendent to lead our 18-hole course maintenance team and elevate course conditions year-round.

You will manage 10–12 staff, apply advanced agronomic practices, integrate digital turf-monitoring technology, and ensure safe, compliant operations while delivering outstanding member experiences.

Qualifications

• Degree in Turfgrass Science, Agronomy, or related field.
• Four or more years of golf course management experience.
• Advanced experience with warm-season grasses, especially Zoysiagrass.
• Proficiency in course management and irrigation systems.
• GCSAA membership highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain greens, tees, fairways, and bunkers using best-in-class USGA protocols.
• Integrate programs for precision irrigation, fertility, and disease management into daily operations.
• Oversee regular aerification, topdressing, and IPM programs.

Skills

Golf course management

Irrigation systems

GCSAA member

Turfgrass science

Zoysiagrass

Education

Degree in Turfgrass Science / Agronomy

Tools

USGA Deacon platform

Toro Lynx irrigation system

Turf Guard sensors

Job description

Superintendent Keowee Key Property Owners’ Association Inc.

Keowee Key Property Owners’ Association Inc.

Details

Posted:14-Jan-26

Location:Salem, South Carolina

Type:Full Time

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Salary Details:

Preferred Education:

Certifications:

CGCS

Class A

CTEM

Keowee Key, a premier lakefront community in the CarolinaFoothills, isseekinganexperiencedandprofessionalGolf Course Superintendentto join our growing Golf Course Maintenance team.

Overview

The Golf Courseat Keowee Key underwent a full renovation in 2018 to include new reshaping of fairways, new tees, new irrigation, and completeregrassing. The Golf CourseSuperintendentwill beaccountable for daily playability, health, and conditioning of all golf playing surfaces, practice areas, and surrounding landscapes. This is a hands-on, tech-enabled leadership position thatutilizesadvanced agronomic principles, digital turf-monitoring technology, and data-driven management practices to provide consistently outstanding experiences for members and guests.

Reports To: Director of Agronomy
Positions Supervised: Assistant Superintendent, Equipment Technicians, Seasonal/Full-Time Team Members

Responsibilities

• Maintain greens, tees, fairways, and bunkers using best-in-class USGA and GCSAA protocols.
• Integrateprogramsfor precision irrigation, fertility, and disease managementinto daily operations.
• Oversee regular aerification, topdressing, and IPM (Integrated Pest Management) programs.

Technology & Innovation:

• UsetheUSGADeacon platform forperformance analysis and decision making.
• Utilizeandmaintain2-wire ToroLynxIrrigation systemand Turf Guard Sensors.
• Identifyemergingtechnologies within thegolf industrytooptimizedepartmental performance.

Team Development:

• Lead, train, and schedule a diverse team of10-12 employees.
• Foster a culture of safety, learning,professionalism,and continuous improvement.

Sustainability & Compliance:

• Implement environmentally responsible management practices.
• Monitor and uphold compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Maintainaccuraterecords for chemical and fertilizer applications.

Member/Staff Relations:

• Communicate effectively with members, Golf Pros, and leadership to set and manage course expectations.
• Engage in course tours, meetings, and digital updates tokeep Membership informed.
• Operate within departmental budgets; track spending, prepare reports, andoptimizeresource allocation.

Requirements

• Degree in Turfgrass Science, Agronomy, or relatedfields.
• Four or more years’ experience in golf course management (Superintendent/Assistant).
• Advanced experience withwarmseagrooves, particularlyZoysiagrass.
• Demonstratedproficiencyin course management and irrigation systems.
• GCSAA membershiphighlydesirable.

About Keowee Key Property Owners’ Association Inc.

Keowee Key is a premier, member?owned, gated lakefront community in the Upstate of South Carolina, known for its exceptional amenities and dedicated staff. Our 18?hole golf course—surrounded by stunning mountain and lake views—is maintained to the highest standards. With our former Superintendent promoted to Director of Agronomy, we are seeking a skilled and forward?thinking Superintendent to continue elevating the course conditions that our members and guests enjoy year?round.