Position: Golf Course Superintendent

Facility: National Golf Links

Location: South Charleston, OH

Seeking a qualified individual to be responsible for the overall golf course operations and maintenance at National Golf Links (NGL) in South Charleston, Ohio. NGL is a family owned and operated golf course since 1995. The championship course is on 312 acres of rolling hills with several creeks and ponds. The responsibilities include turf grass/plant material maintenance, personnel management, chemical and pesticide applications and compliance of regulatory issues.

Major Duties:

• All activities associated with producing excellent playing conditions
• Development and implementation of fertilizer, aeration and pest management program for turf grass and plant care
• Develop maintenance budget and operating plan with input from owner/manager
• Participate with the development and implementation of course improvement projects
• Participate and or supervise equipment maintenance and repair
• Works closely with Golf Professional as it relates to course conditions and outing set ups
• Works closely with owner/manager

Qualifications:                                                                                               

• Turf Management degree preferred 2 or 4 years
• Experience with irrigation systems
• Experience with equipment maintenance and repair
• Ability to analyze and solve problems, efficiently handle multiple duties under pressure with minimal supervision and work flexible hours including weekends as needed

Interested candidates please apply to:

Merry Krempasky via email at nationalgolflinks@gmail.com or call 614-348-2262

Position: Irrigation Specialist
Facility: Ohio State University Golf Club
Location: Columbus, Ohio

Under direction of Golf Course Superintendent, plans, supervise, and participates in maintenance and repairs of golf course irrigation system. Responsible for basic electricity and electrical test equipment such as multi-meters, wire tracers, and locators. Oversight of the golf course irrigation system, including but not limited to: pumps, motors, sprinklers, valves, solenoids, and two wire irrigation system components.

Responsible for the irrigation computer system and will help with programming, running, and troubleshooting any issues. Track and maintain all inventories for normal and emergency repairs and maintain accurate records of repairs.

Assists with supervision, maintenance and repairs of all golf course grounds, buildings and machinery, including hand-watering, course setup, drainage installation, fertilizing, and some chemical applications.

Click here for the online application

For more information, contact Dennis Bowsher at bowsher.33@osu.edu.

Position: Golf Course Superintendent
Facility: The Club at Nevillewood
Location: Presto, PA

The Club at Nevillewood and Community

The Club at Nevillewood is a private, member owned country club with full membership.  The Jack Nicklaus Signature Course is a unique layout in western Pennsylvania, and the centerpiece of an upscale community.  The Club is looking to replace the only Golf Course Superintendent in our 31-year history, who will be retiring this year.  The course was designed to be an enjoyable, yet challenging test of golf, and has a reputation for its excellent playing conditions. 

The Club initiated a Master Improvement Plan in 2019 that included renovations to the first floor of the clubhouse, the pool area and the addition of a state of the art fitness building.  The upper two floors of the clubhouse are being renovated this winter.  The next phases of our Master Plan will include levelling the practice tees, installing mats and building/expanding a short game area in 2024.   

 

Golf Course Superintendent Job Description:

The Golf Course Superintendent is responsible for the management, planning, preparation and playing conditions on the 230-acre championship caliber golf course and the clubhouse grounds.  The Golf Course Superintendent is responsible for all purchasing decisions for equipment and agronomic supplies, and therefore must possess the financial acumen necessary to prepare and manage a budget in excess of $2,000,000.  The GC Superintendent must be able to recruit, train, manage and motivate a cohesive team of 24 – 26 employees. 

Strong planning and organizational skills plus a positive attitude are necessary for success.  He/she must be able to communicate effectively with members, other department heads, employees and vendors and be a visible presence among those groups. 

The Golf Course Superintendent will report directly to the General Manager/Chief Operating Officer, while also working collaboratively with the Grounds Committee on course maintenance issues and to develop and implement upcoming course improvement projects. 

 

Candidate Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will be a Golf Course Superintendent who has a proven track record for providing exceptional playing conditions and will have the following qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Golf Course Superintendent
• Experience maintaining Poa annua greens in this climate and region
• Knowledge of proper maintenance techniques for sand-based greens and tees
• Adept at maintaining Bent/Poa annua fairways and Bluegrass roughs
• Realize that the golf course is for the enjoyment of the membership and their guests
• Understand the importance of course aesthetics, while knowing that firm playing conditions are more important than color
• Collaborate effectively with the Golf Professional and other department managers
• Appreciation for our golf course and club, with the vision to make it better
• Proven agronomic skills and be current with advances in turf technology and equipment
• Attention to detail for daily course preparation
• Excellent leadership skills, capable of building a high-performing maintenance team
• History of supervising and/or performing construction projects
• Familiarity with golf course architecture and design concepts plus construction and maintenance trends
• Capable of preparing and working within approved operational budgets
• Solid irrigation and drainage management philosophy
• Self-motivated, highly driven and a passion for their job
• Strong strategic planning skills
• Excel at member relations, able to articulate their plans and programs verbally and in writing
• Listen and respond to club members and team members
• Golfer/High golf IQ who understands ideal playing conditions and how to achieve them
• Minimum of 2-year degree in turf management and valid pesticide certification
• Knowledgeable in safety training and adherence to government regulations

 

Budget:

$2,100,000 operating budget for the golf course and grounds, plus capital for equipment, etc

Salary and Benefits:

$140,000 - $160,000 starting salary commensurate with experience.  Family health insurance including vision and dental, 401K with 2% match, vehicle allowance, Christmas bonus.  Dues + expenses for local, state, GCSAA conferences. 

How to apply:

Resumes are currently being accepted, with a deadline of February 20, 2023.  Email your resume and a cover letter (in Word or pdf format) that explains your qualifications and why you should be considered for this position to Richard Naumann, GM/COO at dnaumann@nevillewood.org.

Candidates will be selected for interviews in mid-February with interviews expected in early March.  The new Golf Course Superintendent is scheduled to assume their role in April or May.      

Current Golf Course Superintendent:   

Ken Flisek, CGCS
412-403-2442
kflisek@nevillewood.org

Position: Equipment Manager
Facility: Highland Meadows Golf Club
Location: Sylvania, Ohio

Highland Meadows Golf Club, located in Sylvania Ohio, is approximately one mile south of the Michigan and Ohio border and hosts the LPGA Marathon Classic annually. The club was founded in 1925 and designed by Sandy Alves. The club has recently completed a driving range renovation as well as a complete bunker renovation. The club is debt free and has a waiting list in all membership categories.

The right candidate will work closely with the superintendent and the assistant to understand the daily needs of the course and staff.

Job Requirments:

Mechanical background preferably at a golf course, will train the right candidate on golf operations.

Equipment Manager Job Description:

• Daily repairs and PM on newer fleet of equipment.
• Detailed record keeping of work and parts.
• Ordering parts and keeping an inventory of common parts.
• Maintain and repair new 52 cart electric fleet (lithium batteries).
• Advise and budget on equipment purchases.
• Work hard and appreciate quality of life outside of work.

Salary Range/Benefits:

• $45,000-$55,000
• Uniforms, 401k, 80/20 health insurance, dues to local and national associations.
• Course has own tools and will purchase new based on needs.

Contact Information:

Greg Pattinson, Golf Course Superintendent
7455 Erie Street, Sylvania, OH 43560
313-363-3690
pattinson@hmgolfclub.org

Position: Assistant in Training (AIT)
Facility: Dayton Country Club
Location: Dayton, Ohio

Job Description

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Staff management, budgeting, irrigation repair, product application, equipment operation, staff training, snow removal, chainsaw operation, landscaping, equipment maintenance, and any other discipline associated with turf management. This individual ideally should be working towards furthering themselves in a career in Turfgrass Management. This is a full time position with availability starting 3/6/2023.

Compensation

Salary range: Starting at $18/hr

Benefits: Available health care, 401k, personal days, lunch, golf, discount in golf shop and dining areas, uniform allowance, paid local and national dues, good times.

To Apply

Contact Ryan D’Autremont
937.610.2334
rdautremont@daytoncountryclub.com

Oak Harbor Golf Club

Location: Oak Harbor, Ohio

Golf Course Superintendent

Ideal candidates must have a genuine passion for agronomic practices and maintenance management. OHGC is owned by a closely held family oriented corporation, and ownership may be available for the right person. As Golf Course Superintendent, you will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance and agronomic practices of the golf course and adjacent grounds, including the clubhouse landscaping and maintenance. Responsibilities also include overseeing the repair and maintenance of all golf course-related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains all grounds including the golf course, clubhouse surrounds and other maintainable property
• Supervises all planting, fertilizing and chemical applications, and other care of turf, plants, shrubs and trees on the golf course and clubhouse
• Informs General Manager about present and future maintenance activities
• Coordinates scheduling of all personnel assigned to the department
• Communicates frequently with the General Manger to discuss activities, goals and plans
• Prepares and manages annual budget plan for the golf course maintenance operation
• Supervises maintenance and operation of drainage, irrigation, equipment and other mechanical watering systems
• Develops chemical and fertilizing plan on an annual basis
• Ensures that the golf course is providing healthy and high-quality playing conditions for guests of the property
• Prepares and maintains all recordkeeping for maintenance department (i.e., inventory files, fertilization, and chemical application logs)
• Perform other duties as assigned by General Manager

Education and Experience Requirements

• 1-3 years turf grass management experience required
  
• A four-year college degree preferred, but not required
• GCSAA Member preferred, but not required
• Knowledge of budgeting and expense management
• Must have a current Ohio Pesticide License or must be able to attain one within 30 days of hire.   
• Must Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must be highly organized and efficient with a high attention to detail
• Must have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Must have basic computer skills, Word and Excel

Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50lbs occasionally
• Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, and depth perception
• Moderate exposure to extreme cold, heat, working outdoors, chemicals, pesticides, gasoline, vibration, pollen, dust, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards
• Noise level is typically moderate to loud
• Work extended hours during golf and holiday season
• Work weekends and holidays

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: Minimum 60 hour work week March 1 – Oct 31, 40 hours in off season with 6 weeks off.

Compensation

• Competitive salary determined by experience and education.
• GCSAA dues paid
• Meals provided while restaurant is open (no alcohol)

To Apply

Email cover letter and resume to Chuck Benes at cbenes@pga.com.