Golf Course Superintendent
Job Description
Lucrative Position
Position: Golf Course Superintendent
Company: PGA of America
Company: PGA of America
Job Brief
About cleveland country clubcleveland, ms | cleveland country club is a private, member owned club in cleveland, ms.
Salary Detail
$75,000 – $85,000 a year
Experience
Career Pathway is required
Job Detail
- Private lessons
- Group lessons
- Junior clinics
- Adult clinics
- Cardio tennis
- Mixers and many more activities
- Cleveland Country Club has 7 newly resurfaced tennis courts. Our tennis pros are PTR certified at both child and adult development. We host several statewide tournaments every year.
- Swimming: The Club has an Olympic size pool with a baby pool
- Clubhouse: The versatile 12,000 square foot clubhouse includes: Members’ bar, the 19th hole, Men’s bar, Men’s locker room, ballroom, dining on the porch and the formal dining room. The clubhouse can and does accommodation with private parties, wedding receptions, business meetings and other club events.
- CLUB DETAILS
- Facility: Ownership
- Course Access: Private
- Number of Holes: 18
- Number of Carts: 150
- Members: 370
- Practice Range: Yes
- Short Game Area: Yes
- Number of Staff Managed: 8-10
- POSITION OVERVIEW
- Title: Golf Course Superintendent
- Reports to: The golf course superintendent typically reports directly to 1of the following individuals:
- General manager, Green chairman , Owner, Director of golf, Director of golf courses/director of parks and recreation, Club president
- In all instances, the golf course superintendent coordinates operations with the club manager and golf professional. In membership club organizations, the golf course superintendent also communicates and coordinates with all relevant membership groups and committees.
- Supervises: Agronomy Staff
- Position Description: The Golf course superintendent will be entrusted with the maintenance, operations and management of a golf course. The Golf course superintendent will carefully manage the maintenance inputs to the golf course while conserving and protecting natural resources. They directly influence the playing areas and landscapes with which golfers interact.
- TYPICAL FUNCTIONS
- The golf course superintendent assumes responsibility for managing and maintaining golf course properties, which may include:
- The golf course(s)
- Maintenance equipment
- Clubhouse grounds and landscaping
- Tennis courts, swimming pool and other recreational facilities
- Open spaces, wooded areas, unused acreage and areas outside the perimeter fence
- Sod farm and nursery
- Other properties as specified in writing by the superintendent’s supervisor
- Additional Functions
- Construction, renovation and/or reconstruction of such properties, whether performed by maintenance staff or outside contractors.
- Prepares the annual budget for the maintenance and capital improvement of course properties. The superintendent formulates the annual maintenance and capital budgets to implement board policies established in accordance with the long-range plan and defined maintenance standards.
- Interviews, hires, trains and supervises a staff of employees for the purpose of maintaining the properties. The superintendent has authority to terminate employment of subordinates.
- Plans all maintenance and project work, applying his or her agronomic and administrative expertise to achieve the agreed-upon maintenance standards and long-range goals.
- Oversee the scheduling and routing of personnel and equipment to accomplish the work. The superintendent frequently inspects the golf course and related areas to evaluate how well management standards are being achieved and to effect changes in management programs.
- Acquires equipment and purchases necessary supplies to maintain the golf course and other properties. The superintendent is responsible for inventory control and oversees the equipment maintenance programs. The superintendent approves all expenditures and exercises cost control measures to keep, as nearly as possible, operating and capital expenses in line with the approved budgets.
- Keeps accurate and complete records on payroll, inventory, weather data, maintenance procedures, pesticide applications, etc.
- Communicates regularly with other members of the top management group to discuss activities, goals, plans and member/customer input.
- EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Including, but not limited to, the following:
- Advanced knowledge of agronomy and turfgrass management practices. a working knowledge of golf facility construction principles, practices, and methods. and a thorough understanding of the rules and strategies of the game of golf.
- A high degree of administrative and executive ability, especially in terms of problem-solving and decision-making.
- Proficiency in computer use, knowledge of Microsoft Office, and other applications.
- Excellent oral and writ10communication skills.
- Knowledge of current federal, state and local laws and regulations affecting the management of golf course operations (including, but not limited to, employment, safety and environmental standards, laws and regulations).
- Participation in continuing education opportunities such as seminars, workshops, correspondence courses, field days and trade shows.
- May require current state certification or licensing as a pesticide applicator.
- COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- The club will provide a compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience and qualifications. This includes but is not limited to:
- Base Salary: $75,000-$85,000
- Bonus opportunities from tournaments and annual performance.
- Monthly insurance stipend.
- Daily meals.
- Monthly club credit.
- Family membership privileges.
- APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
- All applications MUST be submitted through the PGA of America’s Career Services Department as described below.
- Resume deadline is November 28th, 2025 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time
- Combine your cover letter, resume, references, and any supporting documents into 1(1) PDF document with the following file naming convention: Last Name, First Name, Cleveland Country Club, Search Position
- Please address all correspondence to – Dr. Robert Shipp, O.D | Board Member | Cleveland Country Club
- Pay: $75,000 – $85,000 per year
- Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Work Location: In person
