Golf Course Superintendent

### **Overview** **Golf Course Superintendent** **Overview** The Golf Course Superintendent oversees the maintenance of the golf course and ensures that turfgrass is repaired and maintained to established standards. Our 18-hole championship golf course is **privately owned and operated by one family**, providing a stable, hands-on ownership environment with a strong commitment to the long-term success and continued improvement of the golf course. The **owner also serves as the General Manager of the golf course**, providing direct leadership and communication with the Superintendent. This structure allows for efficient decision-making, open communication, and the ability to work directly with ownership on agronomic priorities, capital improvements, course conditions, and the overall direction of the property. Our golf course features **Zorro Zoysia grass fairways and MiniVerde Bermuda greens**. We are proud to be **one of the farthest north courses in Virginia to offer MiniVerde Bermuda greens**, creating unique agronomic challenges associated with managing warm-season turfgrass in a cooler climate. We are seeking an experienced Golf Course Superintendent with **demonstrated knowledge and hands-on experience managing Zorro Zoysia and MiniVerde Bermuda**, particularly in the cooler regions of the United States. Experience successfully maintaining warm-season grasses through cooler temperatures, winter conditions, spring transition, and recovery periods is highly desirable. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the unique agronomic requirements of Zorro Zoysia fairways and MiniVerde Bermuda greens and will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive turfgrass management program designed to maximize playing conditions, turf health, and long-term sustainability. This position will also provide the opportunity to **work alongside our experienced Superintendent, who has been with the golf course through the many changes and improvements made over the past 23 years**. His extensive knowledge of the property, its turfgrass, maintenance practices, history, and past projects will provide an invaluable resource for the successful candidate. The golf course is also preparing for a **major tee box renovation project**, and we are looking for a Superintendent with the experience and vision to help oversee the **resurfacing of our tee boxes with Zorro Zoysia grass**. Experience with Zoysia establishment, sod installation, renovation projects, grow-in, and long-term management is strongly preferred. **Experience Required** - Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree, or equivalent from college or technical school; or three to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. - Degree preference in agronomy, horticulture, plant science, or soil science. - **Demonstrated knowledge of winter preparation, spring transition, turf recovery, fertility, irrigation, cultural practices, and disease management associated with warm-season grasses in northern climates.** - Valid Driver's License. - Pesticide Application License or ability to obtain within 90 days. - Ability to read and speak English and Spanish is preferred. - Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. - Regularly lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds. **Essential Responsibilities** - Maintain championship-quality greens, tees, fairways, roughs, and bunkers. - Assist the Superintendent in preparation and execution of the annual golf course maintenance budget and capital plans. - Supervise and assist maintenance staff in daily duties. - Supervise the cultural practices involved in growing and maintaining various turfgrasses. - Keep records of all chemical and fertilizer applications. - Ensure maintenance equipment is properly maintained. - Implement sound purchasing procedures utilizing preferred vendors when possible. - Ensure all company policies and procedures are followed, including compliance with government regulations. - Ensure proper training and/or licenses are obtained to perform job tasks safely and within regulations. - Address all real or perceived environmental concerns. - Ensure proper mixing, calibration, and application of all chemicals and fertilizers used on the course. - Work closely with the existing Superintendent and maintenance leadership to ensure continuity of agronomic practices, course knowledge, and long-term maintenance goals. - Ensure effective orientation and training for each new associate. - Develop and conduct ongoing training programs. - Maintain regular and reliable attendance. - Incorporate safe work practices in job performance. ** ** **Ideal Candidate** The ideal candidate will be a **hands-on, highly motivated turfgrass professional** with a strong agronomic background and a passion for maintaining championship-quality playing conditions. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Superintendent or an Assistant Superintendent who wants to work in a **family-owned, hands-on golf operation**, have direct communication with ownership, and play a significant role in the continued improvement and future development of the golf course. **Please respond to:** **George Emerson(Owner): george@emersoncompanies.com** **Matt Carlton(Superintendent): mattcarlton7@gmail.com**