Golf Course Superintendent
Country Club in West Plains, Missouri is looking for a Golf Course Superintendent.
Position Overview:
The Head Golf Course Superintendent reports to the General Manager and is accountable for overseeing and actively participating in the overall maintenance of the golf course and facility grounds including:
• Prepare the golf course daily to meet member and guest expectations. Weekly mowing and landscaping schedules.
• Lead all golf course maintenance and agronomic operations
• Develop and execute agronomic programs that support consistent playing conditions
• Manage irrigation scheduling, water allotment, and overall turf health. Irrigation of the golf course, including hand watering in summer, replacing damaged heads, managing pump and wells, and repairing system.
• Equipment maintenance including setting reels, changing oil and spark plugs, keeping equipment logs, and other common vehicle maintenance.
• Managing budget and coordinating projects with the General Manager
• Keeping accurate inventory of supplies and chemicals
• Spraying and fertilizing the golf course. Maintain equipment, chemical, fertilizer, and irrigation inventories
• Managing, training, and hiring maintenance employees. Support a culture of professionalism, accountability, and teamwork. Recruit, train, develop, and lead the golf course maintenance team
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with club leadership and staff
• Maintaining quality standards and following all current safety regulations
• Maintain safe working conditions and operational standards
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations
Requirements
• Proven experience as a Golf Course Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent.
• Strong leadership and employee management skills.
• Passion for agronomy, soil science, and data-driven decision-making in turf management and agronomy
preferred.
• Able to obtain Pesticide applicator license or ability to obtain.
• Knowledge of turf maintenance along with fertilizing/spraying practices.
• Passion and pride in golf course presentation
Compensation
$65,000 – $75,000 per year.
How to apply:
Please send your resume and cover letter to the email provided.