Golf Course Superintendent

Hidden Valley Golf Club — Maintenance Department Location: Lawrenceburg, Indiana Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: $70,000–$80,000 per year, depending on experience Reports To: Director of Golf, with collaboration alongside 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. Monitor irrigation system performance and direct the 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. Coordinate with the club mechanic to maintain equipment, machinery, and vehicles in safe, reliable operating condition. 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 and water conservation. 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. Employment Type Full-time Benefits Health insurance. Paid time off and paid holidays. Job Requirements Experience Requirements Experience supervising and developing maintenance staff preferred. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under changing conditions. Educational Requirements 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. Special Requirements 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr