Superintendent Williamsburg National Golf Club

Genesis Distribution; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Williamsburg National Golf Club, a premier 36-hole facility in Williamsburg, VA, seeks a Golf Course Superintendent to lead daily maintenance, drive agronomic plans, and mentor staff. This hands-on role emphasizes modern turf practices, data-driven decisions, and strong guest-focused service.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience, turfgrass knowledge for mixed species, and the ability to manage budgets while upholding safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Degree or certificate in Turfgrass Management or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of golf course maintenance experience; supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of both cool- and warm-season turfgrass management.
• Experience with irrigation systems, water management practices, and repair techniques.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• Virginia pesticide applicator license or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily golf course maintenance operations and standards.
• Schedule, train, mentor, and lead staff to conditioning and presentation goals.
• Implement agronomic programs including fertility, plant protectants, moisture management, and cultural practices.
• Utilize moisture monitoring, GPS sprayers, irrigation software, and digital scheduling.
• Monitor course conditions and adjust practices based on data and weather.
• Assist with irrigation management, water-use efficiency, and system repair.
• Support capital improvements and long-term course enhancement initiatives.
• Assist with budgeting, inventory management, and resource allocation.
• Promote hospitality-driven team culture and safe work practices.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Golf course maintenance

Irrigation systems knowledge

Data-driven decision making

Team building

Education

Turfgrass Management degree

Pesticide license certification

Tools

Irrigation software

Job description

Superintendent Williamsburg National Golf Club

Internal Number:Williamsburg National Gol

Facility Overview

Williamsburg National Golf Club is a premier36-hole golf facilitylocated in Williamsburg, Virginia, featuring two distinct championship golf courses and a full practice facility. Our operation includes A1/A4 bentgrass greens on the Yorktown course and Champion G12 ultradwarf bermudagrass greens on the Jamestown, providing a unique and progressive agronomic environment focused on delivering firm, fast, and consistent playing conditions.

Williamsburg National continues to invest heavily in its golf courses, agronomic programs, equipment fleet, and team development. Our maintenance operation emphasizes modern turf management practices, data-driven decision making, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement while maintaining a strong hospitality-centered culture.

We believe our club is more than just great golf—it is an experience.

Our vision is to be“#1 in Fun,” delivering a truly unique club and customer experience through inspired employees committed to sincere and welcoming hospitality. Our mission is centered around cultivating a comfortable and welcoming club life where members and guests can escape everyday life and enjoy exceptional service from employees dedicated to enriching the lives of others as well as their own.

Every team member plays an important role in delivering this experience.

Our Culture & Values

At Williamsburg National, our team operates with five core values that guide everything we do:

• Have Fun– Attitude is everything. We bring energy and positivity to our work every day.
• Hospitality– We make fans through welcoming, friendly, and sincere service.
• Profitability– We operate efficiently, measure performance to drive growth, and use creativity and innovation to solve challenges cost-effectively.
• Integrity– We act with honesty, accountability, fairness, and respect.
• Innovation– We embrace change, think creatively, and continuously seek better ways to serve our members, guests, and team.

Position Summary

The Golf Course Superintendent will work directly with the Director of Agronomy to oversee daily golf course operations, lead and develop staff, and execute both short- and long-term agronomic plans across the property.

This is a hands‑on leadership role responsible for maintaining exceptional course conditions while fostering a positive, accountable, and team‑oriented culture. The position offers the opportunity to work within a progressive agronomic operation utilizing modern technologies, advanced cultural practices, and collaborative leadership.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, highly motivated, and passionate about the profession with a strong desire to grow within an innovative operation focused on both agronomic excellence and team development.

This role is ideal for a current Assistant Superintendent or Superintendent seeking an opportunity within a high-standard operation that values professional growth, strong support systems, and quality of life.

Reporting Structure

This position will report directly to the Director of Agronomy

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute daily golf course maintenance operations
• Schedule, train, mentor, and lead staff to meet conditioning and presentation standards
• Manage and implement agronomic programs including fertility, plant protectants, moisture management, and cultural practices
• Utilize modern technologies and data platforms including moisture monitoring, GPS sprayers, irrigation software, and digital scheduling/reporting systems
• Monitor course conditions and adjust practices based on data, weather, and real-time observations
• Assist with irrigation management, water‑use efficiency, and system troubleshooting/repair
• Support capital improvement projects and long‑term course enhancement initiatives
• Assist with budgeting, inventory management, and resource allocation
• Promote and reinforce a strong, positive, hospitality‑driven team culture
• Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with environmental and OSHA standards
• Build relationships within the industry through vendors, manufacturers, and local/state superintendent associations
• Reinforce a culture of accountability and ownership throughout the operation
• Degree or certificate in Turfgrass Management or related field preferred
• Minimum 3–5 years of golf course maintenance experience; supervisory experience preferred
• Knowledge of both cool‑and‑warm-season turfgrass management programs
• Experience with irrigation systems, water management practices, and repair techniques
• Familiarity with modern turf management technologies and data platforms
• Understanding of budgeting and aligning short‑and‑long‑term operational goals
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and team‑building skills
• Virginia pesticide applicator’s license or ability to obtain
• Passion for the game of golf and providing exceptional playing conditions

About Williamsburg National Golf Club

Williamsburg National Golf Club is a premier 36-hole golf facility located in Williamsburg, Virginia, featuring two distinct championship golf courses and a full practice facility. Our operation includes A1/A4 bentgrass greens on the Yorktown course and Champion G12 ultradwarf bermudagrass greens on the Jamestown, providing a unique and progressive agronomic environment focused on delivering firm, fast, and consistent playing conditions. Williamsburg National continues to invest heavily in its golf courses, agronomic programs, equipment fleet, and team development. Our maintenance operation emphasizes modern turf management practices, data-driven decision making, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement while maintaining a strong hospitality-centered culture. We believe our club is more than just great golf—it is an experience. Our vision is to be “#1 in Fun,” delivering a truly unique club and customer experience through inspired employees committed to sincere and welcoming hospitality. Our mission is centered around cultivating a comfortable and welcoming club life where members and guests can escape everyday life and enjoy exceptional service from employees dedic … Show more Show less