Golf Course Superintendent

Position Description:   Course Superintendent

FLSA Status:	Non-Exempt
Reports To:	General Manager
Company:	The Club at Ironwood
Office Location:	62 Country Club Circle, Staunton VA 24401
Updated:	5/5/2025

 

Overview

The Golf Course Superintendent is responsible for the overall management and maintenance of the golf course and grounds. This includes, but is not limited to, agronomy, staff supervision, budgeting, and irrigation. Additionally, there will be long-term goals and projects set by the board of directors (BOD), that will be expected to be met. The Golf Course Superintendent will collaborate closely with the General Manager to ensure the golf course is maintained to meet club standards. The superintendent is also responsible for ensuring that the golf course is in compliance with all environmental regulations.

 

Essential Responsibilities

·        Develops a yearly golf course maintenance plan for approval by the General Manager (GM)

·        Prepares the annual maintenance budget and submits to the GM for approval

·        Inspects golf course daily and reacts to any issues as they arise

·        Applies chemicals and fertilizers according to established schedules and procedures

·        Oversees course maintenance staff and manages staff schedules

·        Oversees greens watering schedules to insure proper moisture management and overall health

·        Interviews and selects staff members in compliance with club hiring policies

·        Insures proper repair and maintenance of all equipment.

·        Takes corrective action as necessary to help assure that budget goals are met.

·        Recommends improvement plans for the golf course

·        Maintains drainage, irrigation, and watering systems.

·        Oversees repairs of water lines or valves and may perform necessary repairs in an emergency

·        Determines cart path rules and whether the course should be closed due to weather conditions

·        Meets with greens committee & GM as scheduled

·        Provide a monthly report with information as dictated by the BOD to the GM.

·        Attends management staff meetings as required.

·        Perform other duties as assigned by the General Manager

Experience Required

• 3+ years’ experience as a golf course superintendent or assistant superintendent
• Pesticide Applicators License, Commercial Not for Hire
• Working knowledge of turf grass science and maintenance practices
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills
• Degree in Agronomy preferred

Salary Range/Benefits/Perks

$60,000 - $72,000

Bonuses/Incentives

Professional Development Budget

Insurance

Retirement

Club Membership Privileges

 Working Conditions:

·        Sustained periods of time in an outdoor environment throughout the year

·        Exposure to chemicals, fertilizers, etc. used on the golf course

·        Use of potentially dangerous equipment

 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; to reach with hands and arms and talk and listen. The employee is occasionally required to sit; to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

 Other:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position in the stated work environment. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Therefore, the employee may be requested to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as requested. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate. It is mutually agreed that the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. It is also understood that the company reserves the right to change work schedules as required

 

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