Golf Course Assistant Superintendent

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10/23/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

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Golf Course Assistant Superintendent

Pay Grade 13

Salary

$20.54 - $30.82 Hourly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Department of Parks

Location

1149 State Park Road

Lucas, KY 42156 USA

Description

Barren River Lake State Resort Park is a water-lovers paradise surrounded by forested, rolling hills. The resort is located near Kentucky’s famous cave area, which includes Mammoth Cave National Park, the longest cave system in the world!

The golf course at Barren River Lake State Resort Park offers a beautiful but challenging 18-holes of golf that is sure to offer an exciting round to beginners and experts alike. The golf course is surrounded by beautiful views of Barren River Lake State Resort Park and breathtaking overlooks of Barren River Lake.

We are looking for a Golf Course Assistant Superintendent that enjoys the outdoors and has knowledge and experience of the following: golf course maintenance and agronomic operations, budgeting and pesticide application programs, landscape maintenance and design, maintenance of golf equipment fleet including small engine repair, hydraulics, and mower reel adjustment, irrigation repair and operation, recruiting and hiring of golf course maintenance staff. This position works with the Park’s Golf Maintenance Department.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To The Following

Assist Golf Course Superintendent in all phases and agronomic operations on the golf course. Assist in developing long term plans, budgeting plans, and chemical programs. Lead staff in projects and routine maintenance activities. Irrigation repair, instillation, and application to turf. Calibrate and operate the equipment necessary to apply chemicals and fertilizers.

The Kentucky Department of Parks offers great benefits for full-time employees, including:

Affordable Health, Dental and Vision Insurance with optional Health Reimbursement Account Wellness Incentives Program Life Insurance Retirement plan Vacation, holiday, and sick leave Employee discounts Training and career development opportunities Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K/457K) Complimentary state park visits for you and your family!

As the Golf Course Assistant Superintendent, you will fill a vital role by being a part of a challenging environment and critical team member to help this State Park not only maintain but improve its offerings to our guests.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: High School Graduate

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Two years experience working on a golf maintenance staff for a regulation golf course.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: An Associate's degree in plant sciences or a Certificate of Turfgrass Management from an accredited university can substitute for ONE of the required two years of working experience.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification. Must obtain Kentucky Pesticide Applicator License within six months of employment. The N-18 Pesticide Applicators License required by this position can be obtained by passing the test administered by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture.

Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed outdoors.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 9 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Brad Simmons at brad.simmons@ky.gov or (270) 646-2151.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D