Golf Course Superintendent

Golf & Grounds Superintendent — Skytop Lodge — Skytop, Pennsylvania

Location: Skytop Lodge – Skytop, PA

Reports To: Director of Engineering

THE OPPORTUNITY

Skytop Lodge, one of Pennsylvania’s premier historic resorts and home to an award-winning 18-hole golf course, seeks a dynamic, experienced Golf & Grounds Superintendent to lead and elevate our turf and grounds program. Set on 5,500 acres of Pocono Mountains landscape and boasting an historic 18-hole championship golf course built in 1926 recognized by GolfPass as a leader in course condition country wide and top resort course in Pennsylvania, Skytop delivers an exceptional guest experience and world-class outdoor environment.

This key leadership position will manage all agronomic, maintenance operations, vehicle maintenance for the golf course and resort grounds, while fostering a collaborative culture with strong support from our leadership team — including an established Assistant Golf Superintendent, Assistant Grounds Foreman, Golf Mechanic, and Shop Mechanic — as well as active operational support from the hotel and executive leadership.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Agronomy & Course Conditioning

• Lead all aspects of turfgrass management, cultural practices, fertilization, pest control, aerification, irrigation, drainage and daily course setup across the 18-hole championship golf course.
• Ensure consistent presentation of playing surfaces that reflect both championship-level conditioning and resort-style aesthetics.

Team Leadership & Development

• Provide visionary leadership to the golf course and grounds teams: recruiting, training, scheduling, performance management, and safety oversight.
• Mentor and develop staff at all levels, with emphasis on career pathway growth for existing assistants and crew.

Staff & Equipment Management

• Collaborate closely with the mechanic and shop operations to maintain peak performance of the maintenance fleet and equipment.
• Ensure a proactive approach to equipment replacement planning and shop workflows.

Budgeting & Administration

• Prepare and manage annual operating and capital budgets for the golf course and landscape operations while managing the flow of the unique needs of a historic resort in the Pocono Mountains.
• Maintain accurate records of turf management practices, chemical applications, labor and materials in compliance with all applicable regulations.

Communication & Collaboration

• Partner effectively with the General Manager, Director of Engineering, Director of Recreation, Golf Pro, and all cross-functional departments to align operational goals with guest satisfaction and revenue objectives.
• Represent the property professionally to Skytop's homeowners, community, industry and vendor relationships.

THE PROPERTY

Skytop Lodge is a historic mountain resort renowned for its Dutch Colonial Revival architecture, scenic natural assets, and diverse guest experiences. In addition to golf, the property features hiking trails, a 75-acre lake, luxury lodging, and year-round outdoor programs.

The golf course — a mountain-style 18-hole layout with rolling terrain, tree-lined fairways and challenging greens — is enjoyed by resort guests, locals, and visitors from across the region. Built in 1926 by Robert White, the course provides the definition of a classic era golf course experience.

Skytop has a recently renewed Toro equipment lease with many other pieces of well-maintained Golf equipment. The irrigation system has been well maintained in recent years, most recently having a GPS head project completed and new maps produced for bother the irrigation computer and booklets.

A landscaping contractor is utilized on property for most aspects of ornamental bed maintenance, resort mowing, and winter snow removal. This position is unique as the Golf and Grounds staff are engaged in aspects of recreation maintenance for the resort, which includes a planned expansion of hiking trails maintenance next year. This opportunity will be highly engaging for the right candidate.

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

We are looking for a hands-on leader with the ability to balance daily execution with strategic planning and team development. The successful candidate will have:

• Proven experience in golf course or large grounds management. The property is significant in size. There is endless possibilities to grow into the position for the right candidate.
• Strong agronomic knowledge with ability to develop programs that support both playability and sustainability.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a team-oriented leadership style.
• Organizational and budget management acumen.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to communicate in an effective manner with the various departments at Skytop. 

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Skytop Lodge offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health/dental/vision plans, 401(k), paid time off, resort discounts, employee meals, and professional development opportunities.

 

 

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