Golf Course Superintendent

Greensboro Country Club – Irving Park Course

Job Summary

The Golf Course Superintendent reports to the Director of Agronomy and plays a key leadership role in the daily maintenance, conditioning, presentation, and tournament preparation of Greensboro Country Club’s historic Irving Park Course. Working closely with the Director of Agronomy, the Superintendent translates established agronomic strategies into effective maintenance programs, leads daily operations, and ensures that course conditions consistently meet the high standards expected by the Club’s members and guests.

The successful candidate will be a hands-on, detail-oriented leader who combines strong agronomic knowledge with sound judgment, organizational skills, and a commitment to developing people. This individual will oversee daily work assignments, promote safe and efficient operations, monitor turfgrass health and playing conditions, and help foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement throughout the Agronomy Department.

Essential Responsibilities

- Daily Operations and Course Conditioning

- Assist the Director of Agronomy in developing and implementing daily, weekly, seasonal, and long-term maintenance programs.

- Direct and supervise daily maintenance operations to ensure the golf course is consistently presented to the highest standards for members, guests, and tournaments.

- Organize daily assignments, allocate labor and equipment, monitor work quality, and adjust priorities in response to weather, course conditions, and operational needs.

- Lead course setup and preparation for regular play, special events, and tournaments.

- Agronomic Management

- Monitor turfgrass health, soil conditions, moisture levels, and playing quality across greens, tees, fairways, roughs, bunkers, and other maintained areas.

- Implement approved fertility, irrigation, mowing, cultivation, pest-management, and plant-protectant programs.

- Scout for insects, diseases, weeds, and other turfgrass or landscape concerns, communicate findings promptly to the Director of Agronomy, and assist with appropriate corrective measures.

- Assist with irrigation-system operation, troubleshooting, water management, and routine maintenance.

- Support ongoing efforts to improve course conditions, operational efficiency, resource management, and the long-term health of the golf course.

- Team Leadership and Staff Development

- Lead, train, motivate, and mentor the golf course maintenance team, setting clear expectations for performance, productivity, and workmanship.

- Promote a positive, respectful, and professional work environment built on teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

- Oversee the proper operation, care, and maintenance of turfgrass equipment and machinery.

- Identify training needs and reinforce established procedures, safety practices, and departmental standards.

- Safety, Compliance, and Resource Management

- Ensure that pesticide, fertilizer, and other chemical applications are performed in accordance with product labels, Club policies, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

- Promote safe work practices and compliance with applicable OSHA requirements, chemical-handling procedures, and Club safety policies.

- Assist with equipment, supply, and resource management to support efficient daily operations and responsible use of Club resources.

- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, applications, equipment use, and other operational information as directed.

- Communication and Club Support

- Maintain regular communication with the Director of Agronomy regarding course conditions, staffing, maintenance priorities, and operational concerns.

- Coordinate with other Club departments, tournament personnel, committee members, and vendors to support daily operations and special events.

- Attend Green Committee meetings and prepare, record, and distribute meeting minutes as directed.

- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Agronomy.

Qualifications

- Degree or certificate in turfgrass management, agronomy, horticulture, or a related field preferred. Equivalent education and progressively responsible golf course maintenance experience will be considered.

- 1+ years’ experience as a Golf Superintendent or 3-5 years’ experience as Lead/1 st

- Progressive golf course maintenance experience, with demonstrated responsibility for daily operations, agronomic programs, staff supervision, irrigation management, and course preparation.

- Proven leadership skills, including the ability to train, motivate, delegate, communicate expectations, and hold team members accountable while maintaining a respectful workplace.

- Strong working knowledge of turfgrass management, fertility, plant-protectant applications, cultivation practices, irrigation, drainage, moisture management, and integrated pest management.

- Experience delivering exceptional playing conditions at a private club, championship golf facility, or similarly demanding golf operation strongly preferred.

- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, including the ability to prioritize work, allocate labor and equipment, evaluate results, and respond effectively to changing course and weather conditions.

- Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to maintain accurate records, prepare meeting minutes, and coordinate with Club departments, committees, tournament personnel, and vendors.

- Current North Carolina pesticide applicator license, or the ability to obtain the appropriate license within the required timeframe.

- Valid driver’s license and the ability to meet the physical and scheduling demands of golf course operations, including early mornings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours during tournament preparation and execution.

- Commitment to continuing education, professional development, and active involvement in the golf course management profession.