Golf Course Superintendent

Marin Country Club located in Novato, CA, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a Golf Course Superintendent. We are seeking a driven individual who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow within a fast‑paced hospitality‑focused property organization. As part of Troon, you will contribute to a global leader in golf and community management. Salary Range: $185,000 to $225,000 About Marin Country Club Marin Country Club is a distinguished private club in Novato, California – a place where golf, community, natural beauty, and an active North Bay lifestyle come together in a setting that feels both refined and genuinely welcoming. Set against the rolling hills and open views of Ignacio Valley, the club has long served as a gathering place for members who value quality, connection, and the everyday rhythm of club life. The centerpiece is a classic 18‑hole golf course that rewards thoughtful shot‑making, consistent conditioning, and a playing experience shaped by Northern California’s climate, topography, and seasonality. The course is central to the member experience, and its daily presentation carries an outsized influence on member pride, guest impressions, and the overall reputation of the club. The club’s broader amenity offerings include dining, racquet sports, aquatics, fitness, social programming, and family‑oriented member experiences – all supported by a service culture where excellence is expected, details matter, and every department contributes to the total club experience. The Opportunity Marin Country Club is seeking a Director of Agronomy who takes personal ownership of the daily condition, presentation, and playability of the golf course – a leader for whom firm, healthy playing surfaces, true and consistent greens, and a course that presents beautifully day after day are not aspirational benchmarks, but personal standards. This is not an entry‑level stewardship role. It is an invitation to be the agronomic voice of one of Marin County’s established private club properties – to own the condition of a course that is central to the member experience, and to build and lead the team that makes that standard possible every day. The agronomic footprint here is genuinely complex. Cool‑season and transition‑zone turf management, water stewardship, drainage, tree and shade influence, seasonal weather patterns, labor planning, and the operational realities of a high‑use private club course are not ordinary challenges. They demand a practitioner who reads a course the way a physician reads a patient: with expertise, attentiveness, and the instinct to act before a problem announces itself. Beyond the course itself, this leader will serve as the primary agronomic voice to club leadership and member committees – helping translate agronomic strategy, capital needs, seasonal realities, and course standards into clear, confident dialogue. It is a seat at the table that demands both technical command and the ability to communicate with clarity, credibility, and calm. The Director of Agronomy reports directly to the General Manager and is a full member of the club’s senior management team – contributing not only a healthy golf course, but a healthy organizational culture. Key Responsibilities Course Conditions & Agronomic Excellence Own the agronomic program from soil to surface – developing and executing sound practices that deliver consistent, high‑quality playing conditions year‑round Stay current on agronomic research, emerging turf technologies, and Northern California‑specific disease, pest, water, and soil management practices Ensure proper calibration, mixing, storage, documentation, and application of all chemical and fertilizer inputs in full compliance with local, state, and federal regulations Maintain California pesticide applicator compliance and applicable golf course BMP standards across the team Proactively address environmental concerns – including water use, drainage, runoff, tree impact, and chemical containment – as a steward of the property and surrounding community Team Leadership & Culture Lead, mentor, and develop a full maintenance team including Assistant Superintendent, Equipment Manager, Irrigation Technician, Foreman, and Greenskeeping staff Embrace and foster a department culture built on accountability, hospitality, safety, and craft – where team members grow into the next generation of agronomic leaders Conduct effective onboarding and ongoing training programs; manage performance with directness and fairness Foster communication that flows freely up, down, and across departments – particularly with Golf Operations, Club Management, and member‑facing teams Governance & Strategic Leadership Serve as the primary agronomic voice to club leadership and member committees – translating agronomic strategy into clear, confident dialogue Contribute to long‑term capital planning, major renovation scoping, irrigation planning, equipment replacement, and environmental stewardship programs Provide timely agronomic reporting to the General Manager and, where applicable, to Troon Privé’s agronomy team Participate as a full member of the senior management team, contributing to club culture and organizational health beyond the turf Financial Oversight Develop and manage the agronomy department budget, capital expenditure plans, labor planning, and expense controls Make fiscally disciplined decisions that reflect both the property’s standards and its long‑term financial health Qualifications & Credentials Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Turf Management, Horticulture, Plant Science, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and demonstrated experience considered Minimum of five to 10 years of progressive agronomic leadership experience, ideally at a high‑caliber private club or resort property Proven track record of delivering and sustaining high‑quality playing conditions at a discerning membership club Experience managing a full maintenance team, complex operating practices, and a meaningful agronomic budget Required Licenses & Certifications California Qualified Applicator License or ability to obtain within an agreed‑upon timeframe Applicable Golf Course BMP, safety, and environmental stewardship training preferred Valid Driver’s License The Ideal Candidate Reads a course with the instinct of a seasoned agronomist who anticipates issues early, acts with discipline, and builds systems that sustain consistent playing conditions. Leads from the front: present on the course, respected for teaching as much as directing Communicates with equal fluency to a committee chair, a General Manager, a member, and an assistant superintendent Finds the hospitality dimension of the role – member interaction, course presentation, and daily pride of product – as energizing as the agronomic one Thrives in a Northern California private club environment and approaches its challenges as a competitive advantage, not a complication How to Apply Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a letter of interest and current résumé in confidence to: Brian Hampson, Senior Vice President, Science and Agronomy . All inquiries will be held in strict confidence. Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Marin Country Club is an equal opportunity employer. About Troon Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Troon is the world’s largest professional club management company, specializing in services in golf, hospitality, and residential communities. With more than 900 locations in 45+ states and 27+ countries, Troon is a leading employer in hospitality. #J-18808-Ljbffr NCSL International