Golf Course Superintendent

Oversees all phases of golf maintenance and agronomic operations, cost control, and personnel of an assigned state park golf course. Supervises staff and performs duties necessary in establishing and maintaining turf and all living infrastructure on the golf course, and performs other duties as required. 

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 the agronomic needs of the golf course with consideration to the 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. Oversee all in-house projects required to manage the golf course and provide close oversight of all projects involving outside contractors. 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.