Golf Course Superintendent

Advertisement Closes 8/9/2026 (11:59 PM ET) Job Title Golf Course Superintendent Pay Grade 14 Salary $22.16 - $33.24 Hourly Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK Hiring Agency Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Department of Parks Location 20781 Pennyrile Lodge Road Dawson Springs, KY 42408 USA Description Kentucky State Parks is pleased to offer an opportunity to maintain and oversee a beautiful Western Kentuckygolf course in Dawson Springs, Kentucky. We are currently accepting applications for the Golf CourseSuperintendent position at Pennyrile Forest Park Golf Course. This is a full-time position, offering numerousbenefits with the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and if you inquire about this job do not forget to ask about the Department of Parks "Park Familiarization Program" for full-time employees! The candidate with the appropriate experience and education will lead a group of golf course maintenancepersonnel to perform all tasks necessary to maintain and improve a very good golf course. This positionrequires a motivated individual that will employ a "hands-on" leadership style, and someone that enjoysperforming all the tasks required to present our guests with an exceptional golfing experience. More information can be found at: Responsibilities Staff training and supervision Plant regulatory product applications Equipment operation Irrigation application, repair, and maintenance Golf course set-up activities Record keeping Skills Experience operating all equipment and performing all tasks associated with the maintenance of a golf course. Creating and managing a budget and managing an agronomic plan. Good communications skills. Ability to obtain and retain a Kentucky Pesticide License. Golf course construction/renovation experience a plus. Attention to detail. Time management. Leadership, teamwork, and decision-making skills. Preventative maintenance experience. Minimum Requirements EDUCATION Graduate of a college or university with an associate degree in plant science, turf management or a related field. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS One year experience as a Golf Course Assistant Superintendent. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE NONE Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION Three years as a golf course superintendent or golf course assistant superintendent in addition to a Certificate of Turfgrass Management from an accredited university can substitute for the required education. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.) Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification. Must obtain Kentucky Pesticide Applicator License within six months of employment. The N-18 Pesticide Applicators License required by this position can be obtained by passing the test administered by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials. Working Conditions Work is typically performed outside in a variety of climatic conditions. Work involves use of potentially toxic materials such as insecticides, fungicides, and fertilizers. Probationary Period This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 9 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111. Contact If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Melisa Voges at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. Equal Opportunity Statement An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D #J-18808-Ljbffr