Golf Course Superintendent

Golf Course Superintendent

Chambersburg Country Club is seeking a passionate, motivated, and team-oriented Golf Course Superintendent to lead the Club's Green & Grounds operation.

This hands-on leadership role oversees the agronomic management, daily conditioning, and long-term improvement of the golf course and surrounding grounds. Working closely with the General Manager, Head Golf Professional, Greens Committee, and Club leadership, the Superintendent will lead the maintenance team, manage departmental resources, and maintain high standards for course conditioning and the member experience.

We are looking for a professional who takes pride in course presentation, applies sound agronomic practices, and balances daily operations with long-term planning.

Club Highlights:

• Annual Golf Rounds: Approximately 24,000 starts
• Staff: 3 full-time employees and up to 18 seasonal part-time employees
• Typical Schedule:
  • In-season (April–October): 5–6 days per week
  • Off-season (November–March): 4–5 days per week
• Turf Types:
  • 007 bentgrass tees
  • Bentgrass, annual bluegrass, and ryegrass fairways
  • Bentgrass and annual bluegrass greens, with varied roughs
• Future Projects: Five-year bunker renovation plan
• Irrigation System: Rain Bird
• Equipment: Primarily Toro
• Recent Improvements: $2.5 million investment in irrigation replacement, teeing ground renovations, a new practice tee, and a 10,000-square-foot putting green

About The Role

The Superintendent will oversee the daily operation and long-term development of the Green & Grounds department, balancing three key priorities:

• Course Quality: Maintain healthy turf and consistent, well-presented playing conditions.
• Leadership: Recruit, train, and develop a productive, professional maintenance team.
• Financial Management: Manage labor, materials, equipment, contractors, and departmental expenses while planning for future needs.

This role requires a combination of strategic planning, sound agronomic judgment, and hands-on leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Golf Course & Agronomic Management
  • Direct daily course maintenance and conditioning across greens, tees, fairways, roughs, bunkers, and practice areas.
  • Oversee fertility, irrigation, mowing, aerification, topdressing, and pest management programs.
  • Monitor turf health and weather conditions while identifying opportunities to improve playing conditions and efficiency.
• Leadership & Team Development
  • Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, and develop full-time and seasonal employees.
  • Establish daily priorities, maintain accountability, and promote a safe, productive work environment.
• Budget & Financial Management
  • Develop and manage the annual operating budget in coordination with the General Manager.
  • Monitor labor, supplies, chemicals, fuel, repairs, and purchasing while recommending equipment and capital investments.
  • Irrigation & Water Management
    • Oversee irrigation system operation, maintenance, and repairs.
    • Monitor system performance and water usage while identifying opportunities for improved efficiency.
  • Equipment & Facilities
    • Manage equipment maintenance, preventive service schedules, repairs, and replacement planning.
    • Maintain safe, organized, and efficient maintenance facilities and storage areas.
  • Safety & Regulatory Compliance
    • Ensure compliance with applicable safety and environmental regulations.
    • Maintain required licenses and oversee employee training, pesticide handling, storage, application, and documentation.
  • Club & Member Relations
    • Collaborate with the General Manager, Head Golf Professional, Greens Committee, and other departments.
    • Coordinate maintenance around member play, tournaments, outings, and Club events.
    • Communicate course conditions, projects, and operational needs while responding professionally to member concerns.
  • Capital Projects & Long-Term Planning
    • Recommend and plan improvements to irrigation, drainage, bunkers, equipment, turf, trees, cart paths, and infrastructure.
    • Develop project budgets and coordinate contractors and vendors to ensure quality work and timely completion.

  What We Are Looking For

  The ideal candidate is a professional golf course manager who combines strong agronomic knowledge with leadership, organization, and financial responsibility. The successful candidate will:

  • Take pride in course conditioning and presentation.
  • Understand turfgrass management and the relationship between agronomy, weather, labor, and budget.
  • Develop and execute effective seasonal maintenance plans.
  • Lead by example, develop employees, and maintain high performance standards.
  • Manage people, equipment, and financial resources effectively.
  • Communicate professionally with Club leadership, committees, employees, vendors, and members.
  • Be organized, dependable, proactive, and solutions-oriented.
  • Make sound decisions that support the Club's immediate needs and long-term interests.
  • Balance hands-on involvement with strategic planning.

  Qualifications

  • Degree, certificate, or formal education in turfgrass management, agronomy, horticulture, or a related field preferred.
  • Experience as a Golf Course Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent.
  • Experience leading a golf course maintenance team and managing an operating budget.
  • Knowledge of irrigation systems, water management, and equipment maintenance.
  • Pennsylvania pesticide applicator certification or the ability to obtain it.
  • Strong computer, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Commitment to continuing education and professional development.

  Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered.

  Compensation and Benefits

  • $80,000 - $100,000, depending on experience
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401k
  • PTO with 3% company match
  • Continued Education
  • Local and national dues
  • Uniforms provided
  • Golfing privileges

  Why Chambersburg Country Club?

  Founded in 1921, Chambersburg Country Club is a private, member-owned club with a long history in the Chambersburg community. What began as a six-hole golf course has grown into an 18-hole championship layout set across approximately 160 acres of rolling terrain, mature trees, ponds, and the Conococheague Creek. The course has hosted numerous state and local competitions, including USGA U.S. Open qualifying events. Today, the club continues to invest in its golf course and facilities, building on more than a century of history while focusing on the experience of its members and the long-term quality of the property.