Golf Course Superintendent

Location: Lawrenceburg, Indiana Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: $70,000 – $80,000 per year, depending on experience Reports To: Director of Golf / POA Leadership About the Role Hidden Valley Golf Club is hiring a Golf Course Superintendent to lead all aspects of course maintenance, agronomy, and grounds operations. The Superintendent directs a team responsible for turf quality, irrigation, equipment reliability, and landscaping, ensuring the course consistently meets high playability and appearance standards. This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and improving the daily golf experience for members and guests. What You'll Do Plan and execute daily course maintenance programs, including mowing, fertilization, irrigation, and pest management. Supervise, train, and evaluate all maintenance staff. Previous experience supervising and developing maintenance staff preferred. Monitor irrigation system performance and direct the manual watering crew. Maintain safety standards and ensure compliance with environmental regulations. Prepare and monitor the annual maintenance budget. Communicate regularly with the Director of Golf on course conditions and progress. Supervise the mechanics crew to keep equipment, machinery, and vehicles safe and reliable. Oversee the landscaping crew's planting, pruning, and grounds upkeep. Coordinate general maintenance staff on mowing, bunker care, and routine turf upkeep. Supervise the watering crew on irrigation scheduling. Supervise seasonal laborers during peak season, including training and oversight. What We're Looking For Current state‑issued pesticide/herbicide applicator license required at time of hire. Degree or certification in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, or a related field (preferred). Minimum 3–5 years of golf course maintenance experience. Working knowledge of turfgrass science, irrigation systems, and maintenance equipment. Experience supervising and developing maintenance staff preferred. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under changing conditions. Physical Requirements Ability to work long hours outdoors in varying weather conditions. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Comfort with equipment operation and manual labor. Schedule This is a full‑time, salaried position. Early morning starts, weekend, and holiday work are required during the golf season to maintain course conditions, with hours adjusting seasonally based on course demands. Hidden Valley Golf Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA)