Golf Course Superintendent

Advertisement Closes 4/6/2026 (8:00 PM EDT) 26-00879 Golf Course Superintendent Pay Grade 14 Salary $22.15 - $33.23 Hourly Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Department of Parks Location PO Box 767 Louisa, KY 41230 USA Description Kentucky State Parks is pleased to offer an opportunity to maintain and oversee a beautiful Eastern Kentucky golf course designed by Arthur Hills in Louisa, Kentucky. We are currently accepting applications for the Golf Course Superintendent position at Yatesville Lake State Park Golf Course. This is a full-time position, offering numerous benefits with the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and if you inquire about this job do not forget to ask about the Department of Parks "Park Familiarization Program" for full-time employees! This position performs the duties of Golf Course Superintendent for this picturesque golf course. The candidate with the appropriate experience and education will lead a group of golf course maintenance personnel to perform all tasks necessary to maintain and improve a very good golf course. This position requires a motivated individual that will employ a "hands-on" leadership style, and someone that enjoys performing all the tasks required to present our guests with an exceptional golfing experience. The putting greens are USGA specification L93 bentgrass, Latitude 36 bermudagrass tees and fairways, and cool season roughs. Total Better Billy Bunker renovation was completed in 2025. More information can be found at: https://parks.ky.gov/louisa/golf/golf-course/yatesville-lake-golf-course Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: • Staff training and supervision • Plant regulatory product applications • Equipment operation • Irrigation application, repair, and maintenance • Golf course set-up activities • Record keeping Some of the skills we are looking for are: • Experience operating all equipment and performing all tasks associated with the maintenance of a golf course. • Creating and managing a budget and managing an agronomic plan. • Good communications skills. • Ability to obtain and retain a Kentucky Pesticide License. • Attention to detail. • Time management. • Leadership, teamwork, and decision-making skills. • Preventative maintenance experience. Minimum Requirements EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with an associate degree in plant science, turf management or a related field. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: One year experience as a Golf Course Assistant Superintendent. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Three years as a golf course superintendent or golf course assistant superintendent in addition to a Certificate of Turfgrass Management from an accredited university can substitute for the required education. 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 outside in a variety of climatic conditions. Work involves use of potentially toxic materials such as insecticides, fungicides, and fertilizers. 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 Missy Kennedy at Missy.kennedy@ky.gov or 606-673-1492. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D