Florence Country Club · Florence, SC
full time$115,000Posted 38 days ago
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About the Role
<h2>Golf Course Superintendent</h2>
<p>Build the standard. Protect the details. Drive long-term course performance.</p>
<p>This role is designed for a disciplined, strategic turf professional who thrives on structure, systems, and long-term results. You take pride in designing processes, improving operations, and delivering consistent, tournament-quality conditions through planning, precision, and accountability.</p>
<p>Reporting to the Director of Golf, you will have full ownership of the agronomic operation — from long-range planning and infrastructure to daily execution — ensuring every process, surface, and facility reflects a clearly defined, measurable standard.</p>
<p>This is a role for a self-directed leader who values clarity over chaos, process over reaction, and long-term enhancement over short-term fixes.</p>
<h3>Core Focus</h3>
<p><strong>Course Conditioning & Agronomic Strategy</strong></p>
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<p>Design and implement comprehensive turf programs that produce consistent, high-performance playing conditions</p>
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<p>Establish documented standards for daily setup, firmness, speed, and visual presentation</p>
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<p>Manage irrigation, drainage, and water systems with data-driven decision-making</p>
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<p>Maintain detailed records to guide forecasting, planning, and continuous improvement</p>
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<p>Lead renovation, restoration, and construction projects with a long-term architectural mindset</p>
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<p><strong>Operational Infrastructure & Asset Management</strong></p>
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<p>Build and maintain a highly organized, efficient maintenance facility aligned with course standards</p>
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<p>Implement structured equipment maintenance, replacement planning, and lifecycle management</p>
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<p>Ensure regulatory compliance and precise chemical and fertilizer documentation</p>
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<p>Develop and enforce comprehensive safety systems</p>
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<p><strong>People & Performance Systems</strong></p>
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<p>Recruit, develop, and lead a team operating with clear expectations and defined processes</p>
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<p>Create measurable performance standards for daily course presentation</p>
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<p>Conduct structured training, evaluation, and professional development</p>
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<p>Lead through visibility, consistency, and preparation</p>
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<p><strong>Financial Planning & Resource Allocation</strong></p>
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<p>Prepare and manage annual operating and capital budgets</p>
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<p>Forecast equipment, infrastructure, and project needs</p>
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<p>Implement cost-control strategies that protect course conditions and long-term goals</p>
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<p><strong>Club Integration & Communication</strong></p>
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<p>Provide clear, proactive communication on course conditions, agronomic programs, and project timelines</p>
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<p>Align maintenance planning with the club calendar and competitive schedule</p>
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<p>Present information in a way that builds confidence in the plan and process</p>
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<p><strong>Property & Infrastructure Stewardship</strong></p>
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<p>Maintain accurate documentation of utilities, drainage, grading, and landscape systems</p>
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<p>Support storm preparation and emergency response with structured plans</p>
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<p>Ensure the entire property reflects a cohesive, high-end presentation</p>
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<h3>The Right Leader for This Role</h3>
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<p>Sets high standards and builds systems to sustain them</p>
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<p>Highly organized, forward-thinking, and process-driven</p>
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<p>Self-motivated and comfortable working independently</p>
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<p>Makes decisions based on data, observation, and long-term impact</p>
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<p>Takes pride in preparation, documentation, and follow-through</p>
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<p>Visible, hands-on, and consistent in execution</p>
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<h3>Physical Requirements</h3>
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<p>Ability to work outdoors in varying conditions</p>
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<p>Ability to lift up to 50 pounds</p>
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<p>Ability to walk, climb, bend, and work on uneven terrain for extended periods</p>
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