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Golf Course Superintendent

Full-time

By Stone Creek Golf Club,
Valdosta, Georgia,

POSITION OVERVIEW

Title: Golf Course Superintendent

Reports to: General Manager/Ownership

Supervises: Golf Course Maintenance Staff

Position Description: The Golf Course Superintendent is responsible for the overall care, conditioning, and maintenance of Stone Creek Golf Course. The successful candidate will be an agronomic professional with a proven track record of success in the Southeast’s challenging climate. Leadership, agronomic expertise, financial acumen, and strong communication skills are essential, as this individual will direct all aspects of course maintenance while developing and motivating a high-performing team.

Golf Course Information

  • Greens: Champions Bermuda

  • Fairways: TifGrand

  • Rough: TifGrand/Centipede

  • Tee Slopes and Green Slopes: Tifton Grand

  • Bunkers: 61

  • 130 acres of maintained turf

  • Golf Course staff: 8

  • Irrigation: Watertronics

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Course Management: Direct and oversee daily maintenance of greens, tees, fairways, roughs, bunkers, and practice facilities.

  • Agronomic Planning: Develop and execute turfgrass, irrigation, and pest management programs suited to the South Georgia environment.

  • Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and inspire a maintenance staff to embrace a culture of pride, accountability, and continuous improvement.

  • Budget & Resource Management: Prepare, manage, and adhere to an annual operating budget while maintaining top-quality course conditions.

  • Equipment Oversight: Supervise proper use, care, and scheduling of maintenance equipment; ensure preventive maintenance practices are followed.

  • Safety & Compliance: Maintain a safe work environment, enforce safety protocols, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

  • Communication: Provide clear, proactive communication to ownership, management, and membership regarding course conditions, upcoming projects, and agronomic initiatives.

 

Educational Requirements

Degree or certificate in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, Horticulture, or a related field preferred.

Experience Requirements

Including, but not limited to, the following:

  • Minimum of 3–5 years of successful experience as a Superintendent or First Assistant Superintendent.

  • In-depth knowledge of warm-season turfgrass management, irrigation systems, and pest/disease identification and control.

  • Strong leadership skills with demonstrated ability to motivate and develop a team.

  • Financial literacy with experience managing and adhering to budgets.

  • Excellent organizational, time-management, and communication skills.

  • Pesticide applicator’s license (Georgia) or ability to obtain within 90 days.

 

Key Attributes & Expectations

  • A hands-on leader who sets the tone for crew culture and leads by example.

  • A forward-thinking problem solver who can adapt to challenges such as weather, staffing, and budget limitations.

  • A member-focused professional who understands the role agronomy plays in overall club success.

  • A continuous improvement mindset – always striving to raise standards and find new efficiencies.

 
 

 

 

Job Benefits

The club will provide a compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience and qualifications. This includes but is not limited to:

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.

  • Paid time off and professional development support.

  • GCSAA membership dues and continuing education opportunities.

Date Job is Available

Salary

$65,000 to $75,000 per year

Overtime: No

Job Application Instructions

Please apply through the link below.

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