Golf Course Superintendent

Overview Pennyrile Forest State Park Golf Course offers a scenic and relaxing round of golf amid the rolling terrain of western Kentucky. Carved through the heart of Pennyrile Forest, the 18‑hole course is surrounded by mature hardwoods, gently sloping fairways, and a peaceful natural setting that reflects the park’s rugged beauty. Players of all skill levels will enjoy the course’s thoughtful layout, which blends open stretches with wooded holes to provide both challenge and playability. With its quiet atmosphere and close connection to the surrounding forest, the course delivers an enjoyable golf experience in one of Kentucky’s most serene outdoor landscapes. Benefits Compensation is based on a 37.5‑hour workweek, with compensated overtime. 5% salary increase after nine‑month probationary period. 11 paid holidays. Voting leave. Professional organization dues provided. Benefits include uniforms, paid health and life insurance, ample vacation and sick leave, holiday pay, retirement, and optional deferred compensation plan. Responsibilities Responsible for all phases of golf maintenance and agronomic operations, cost control, and personnel. Supervises employees and assists in the care and maintenance of the turf, ornamental plants, shrubs, trees, and wetlands on the facility grounds. Develops and implements maintenance work plans on a daily/weekly/annual basis to meet agronomic needs of the golf course with consideration to golfer usage and other guest‑related activities. Oversees the use and maintenance of the golf course irrigation system and all turf maintenance equipment (mowers, sprayers, tractors, aerators, utility vehicles, golf carts, etc.). Creates and manages the golf course maintenance budget to control costs and optimize the quality of the golf product within the parameters of a budget. Recruits, hires, and supervises golf maintenance staff. Oversees all in‑house projects required to manage the golf course and provides close oversight of all projects involving outside contractors. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and obtain a Kentucky Pesticide Applicator License within three months of employment. Qualifications Education: Graduate of a college or university with an associate degree in plant science, turf management or related field. Three years as a Golf Course Superintendent or Assistant Golf Course Superintendent in addition to a Certificate of Turfgrass Management from an accredited university can substitute for the required education. Experience: One year experience as an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent. Must maintain required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Application Instructions An official application must be completed prior to the application deadline of July 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM EST. The application can be done at searching for “Golf Course Superintendent.” Please upload your resume, but the application details are the primary evaluation criteria. For assistance, contact the Personnel Cabinet at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Upon appointment, employees in this class may be required to maintain a valid driver’s license and drive a licensed vehicle. Applicants and employees may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check. Equal Opportunity THE COMMONWHEALTH OF KENTUCKY DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, AGE, DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, GENETIC INFORMATION OR VETERAN STATUS. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D. #J-18808-Ljbffr