Golf Course Superintendent

• Budget - $810,000
• Staff size - 12-15
• Equipment Fleet: Mixed ownership model
• Irrigation source and system
• Governance: Active Green Committee with monthly meetings
• Reporting Structure: Board Liaison / Greens Chair
• Consulting architect: Jaeger Kovich

• Establish and maintain clear conditioning and playability standards aligned with member expectations
• Evaluate turf health, irrigation performance, drainage, and seasonal stress factors
• Continue to elevate existing course conditioning programs, agronomics, staff, and member experiences. 
• Advance a sustainable agronomic and infrastructure roadmap for the next 3–5 years including fairway conditioning, bunker improvements and drainage.

Success Traits of the Ideal Candidate:

• Proven hands-on leader with a track record of agronomic excellence and team development
• Strategic thinker who balances daily execution with long-term planning
• Strong communicator who builds trust with members, committees, and staff
• High golf IQ with respect for classic architecture and playability
• Calm, adaptable, and detail-oriented in variable weather and budget conditions
• Committed mentor who develops assistants and future industry leaders
• Strong organizational discipline and time management
• Comfortable leveraging technology, data, and modern maintenance practices
• Respects tradition while implementing pragmatic improvements

• Degree or certificate in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, or related field
• 6–8+ years of progressive leadership experience at a comparable facility
• Experience managing irrigation systems, water quality, and environmental stewardship
• Strong understanding of cool-season turf management in Northeast climates

• Lead all grounds operations and personnel (assistants, technicians, seasonal staff, etc.)
• Plan and supervise maintenance, purchasing, and course improvement projects
• Oversee golf course, practice facilities, landscapes, and water features
• Maintain conditioning standards as established with the Green Committee
• Collaborate cross-departmentally with club leadership and committees
• Recruit, train, evaluate, and motivate staff; enforce safety and club policies
• Supervise chemical applications, contractors, and seasonal operations
• Develop and manage operating and capital budgets
• Stay current with industry best practices, regulations, and innovations
• Uphold professionalism, confidentiality, and positive club representation
• Educate and engage members on agronomic practices and decisions
• Seek expert input from architects, agronomists, arborists, and consultants as needed
• Represent Yahnundasis Golf Club within the community and golf industry

• Salary Range: $105,000-$115,000
• Performance Incentive: Based on agreed conditioning and operational benchmarks
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Paid time off with seasonal flexibility
• Professional development support (GCSAA dues, conferences, education)
• Uniforms, meals, and golf privileges

Application Process: