Golf Course Superintendent

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Golf Course Superintendent

B.P.O. Elks Lodge #590 Iowa City, Iowa Full-time, year-round

Elks Lodge #590 is a private, member-owned club serving more than 900 member families, with a 9-hole golf course, a heated outdoor pool, a restaurant, and event space. After 47 years, our superintendent is retiring. We are looking for a hands-on leader to take over the course and continue the tradition of a well-kept, member-first course that Lodge 590 families have enjoyed for generations.

What you’ll do

Lead all golf course maintenance: turf, greens, tees, fairways, and course setup Run the agronomy program: fertilization, integrated pest management, aerification, topdressing, and seeding Operate, maintain, and plan improvements for the irrigation system Manage the equipment fleet, preventive maintenance, and replacement planning Hire, train, schedule, and lead the grounds crew, including seasonal staff Work with the pro shop manager on course setup, tournaments and events, and coordinating maintenance with tee times Build and manage the annual maintenance budget and a five-year capital plan Give reports to the Board of Trustees and participate in golf committee meetings

What we’re looking for

2+ years as a head superintendent, or 5+ years as an assistant with direct budget responsibility Has built and managed an annual maintenance budget Has supervised a crew, including hiring, training, and performance reviews Comfortable with technology: irrigation central control, spreadsheets, digital records Iowa Commercial Pesticide Applicator license (Category 3T), or ability to get one before starting Hands-on irrigation troubleshooting and repair Preferred: GCSAA membership; turfgrass degree or certificate; experience with moisture sensors, GPS sprayers, or maintenance software

Compensation

$60,000–$75,000 depending on experience, plus a benefits package, professional dues, continuing education and cell phone allowance.

To apply

Send a resume, a cover letter, and three professional references to Peter Kessler, General Manager, at Peter@elks590.org. Applications are due by November 13, 2026. Target start date is about March 1, 2027.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount Health insurance Paid jury duty Paid time off Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person