Golf Course Superintendent

Hartland, WI | Chenequa Country Club is in the beautiful Lake Country area of Waukesha County, approximately 30 minutes from Milwaukee. Overlooking Beaver Lake and surrounded by the unique lakes and kettles of the Kettle Moraine Valley, Chenequa Country Club was established in 1911 and has been home to generations of families and has a current membership of 395. 

Over the years there have been many changes at Chenequa; additions to the course, physical improvements to the grounds and clubhouse, and a gradual increase in the number of members who call Chenequa "My Club." Today, our course covers 174 treed and rolling acres. We enjoy playing off manicured bent grass fairways and greens outlined by bluegrass surrounds and Cedar Lake sand traps. We enjoy playing tennis on four asphalt and three clay courts which some call the "best clay courts in Wisconsin." We relish fine food and drink in our recently renovated and expanded clubhouse. In the late afternoons, we sit with friends on the wide deck overlooking our private beachfront and watch the afternoon shadows glide across our 1000 feet of frontage out onto Beaver Lake.

Chenequa Country Club Values:

• Family-Focused Community: We are dedicated to creating a welcoming and family-friendly environment for all.
• Pursuit of Excellence: We are committed to maintaining high standards in our facilities, programs, and member experiences, continually striving for improvement while honoring our rich traditions and enhancing safety and service. Hospitality is at the heart of every interaction.
• Commitment to Integrity: We uphold the highest standards of honesty, transparency, fairness, and mutual respect in all our interactions, ensuring a trustworthy and consistent experience for members, staff, and guests

CLUB DETAILS

Access & Ownership: Private, Member-Owned

Membership: 395 Total (316 Golf Access, 79 Social Non-Golf Access)

Average Annual Rounds: 15,500

Outside Outings: Traditionally 6-7, no more than two per month

Cart Fleet: 51 ClubCar Tempo Electric Cars/Two ClubCar Carryall Cars

Primary Golf Season: April 1-November 15

Golf Course Maintenance Operating Facts:

Operating Budget: $1.1mm

Number of Holes: 18

Tee Turfgrass: Bent/Poa

Fairway Turfgrass: Bent/Poa

Greens Turfgrass: Bent/Poa

Rough Turfgrass: Blue/Rye Mix

Bunkers On Course: 45

Penalty Areas w/ Water Feature: 6

Number of Tee Boxes: 35 currently (77 after renovation)

Equipment Platform: Largely Toro mower assortment

Other Golf Amenities: Practice range w/ four teeing areas, teaching tee, two short game areas, indoor simulator

POSITION OVERVIEW

Title: Golf Course Superintendent

Reports to: Director of Golf & Athletics

Supervises: Approximately 15 Staff Members (Assistant Golf Course Superintendent, Mechanic, Landscaping team members, Seasonal team members)

Position Description: The Golf Course Superintendent has the responsibility for the day-to-day maintenance and agronomic operations of the golf course and the club property. Chenequa Country Club is looking for an energetic, team-building leader with a passion for continual improvement. The golf course superintendent will be culture-oriented and communicative with the membership on the vision for the golf course. Superb playing conditions across all aspects of the golf course should be the result of a well-developed and efficient policies and procedures template.

Upcoming Golf Course Playability Project:

The new Superintendent's opinion and guidance will be sought on Day One to supplement the current plan:

4/15/2025 Start Date (12-week construction)

Installation of 66 new tee boxes

Project Architect - Fry/Straka

Project Contractor - Aspen Corporation

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Golf Course Maintenance

Responsible for all phases of golf course maintenance as well as all green space areas of the Club and the beach area

Oversees the care and maintenance of all turf, all practice areas, ornamental plants, trees and shrubs on the facility grounds

Directs and assists the team on the planting of new vegetation, the replacement, spraying, pruning and trimming of trees and shrubs, preparation of soil beds for aesthetic plantings 

Manages an efficient water usage plan for irrigation and provides reporting on annual water usage

Works closely with the Head Golf Professional on any issues related to golf programming and golf course maintenance

Plans and assists in the direction of any construction projects relating to the grounds 

Supervises and participates in the safe application and recording of chemical applications on the Club’s grounds in compliance with all local, state and federal regulations

Schedules maintenance practices around member play to maximize efficiency 

Team Management

Recruits, trains and supervises all maintenance team members. Conducts and documents yearly team member reviews

Develops and implements efficient labor usage practices and policies that are consistent with the Club’s vision

Creates a successful culture through effective leadership and team member empowerment

Equipment Maintenance & Safety

Develops a thorough preventative maintenance schedule for all equipment

Maintains records and completes required reporting and stays current on all appropriate licensing and permitting

Oversees team members in proper and safe operation of all equipment. Makes recommendations relating to additional or replacement capital equipment

Provides technical, operational and safety training for team members to ensure the team is working within all OSHA, Club, state and federal guidelines  

Conduct yearly equipment assessments

Budgeting

Develops a yearly operational and capital budget along with a flexible long term operational and capital budget vision 

Supervises and controls all maintenance expenses associated with the golf course maintenance operations, including grounds maintenance payroll, supplies, chemicals and fertilizers

Evaluates all areas of maintenance programs to find efficiency opportunities in labor utilization and equipment utilization

 

Communication & Continuing Improvement 

Develop and deliver regularly scheduled communication to the membership about golf course maintenance practices

Stay current with all technological advancements within the golf course maintenance industry and implement where appropriate

Develop and follow a continual improvement model for the entire maintenance team

Seek higher education opportunities that will elevate maintenance practices 

Participate in new member orientation events and play golf with members when appropriate and approved

 

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