Golf Course Superintendent
GAUNTLET GOLF CLUB
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Posted: 03-Jul-25
Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia
Type: Full Time
Salary: 90,000 – 105,000
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CGCS
Internal Number: GAUNTLET GOLF CLUB
- Plan, oversee, and implement all maintenance activities on the golf course, such as mowing, fertilization, irrigation, aeration, and pest control.
- Lead and manage the grounds maintenance team, which includes hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluation.
- Supervise the operation and upkeep of irrigation and drainage systems.
- Develop and manage the turf care operating budget, forecasting labor, materials, and equipment costs.
- Create and adhere to agronomic fertilization and pest management plan
- Ensure all agronomic practices adhere to local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
- Collaborate with management to plan and execute golf events, projects, and course enhancements.
- Monitor course conditions and modify maintenance strategies to ensure optimal playing conditions.
- Keep accurate records of pesticide and fertilizer applications, water usage, and equipment servicing.
- Engage in ongoing education to remain updated on best practices, technology, and regulatory changes.
- Degree or certification in turf management, agronomy, horticulture, or a related field.
- A minimum of 3–5 years of progressive experience in golf course maintenance, ideally in a supervisory capacity.
- Valid pesticide applicator’s license.
- Strong understanding of agronomic practices, pest and disease identification, and turf equipment.
- Experience in managing irrigation systems, both manual and automated.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays as needed.
- Experience with cool-season or warm-season grasses (customization may be needed based on your region).
- Project management experience (e.g., bunker renovation, drainage installation, or turf conversion).
- Outdoor work in various weather conditions.
- Physical demands include lifting, standing, bending, and operating machinery.
About GAUNTLET GOLF CLUB
New Direction Golf Management (NDGM) is committed to providing the leadership necessary to sustain a vibrant and active golf community for all ages and genders. NDGM’s team maintains a true passion for the game from the top down. It is our company’s culture that separates NDGM from other golf management firms in the industry. We pride ourselves on our friendly, welcoming environment, our trained professionals, our high expectations for a quality project and our community outreach programs exposing golf to those that might not have the opportunity otherwise. NDGM has been recognized by receiving two grants in the past four years from the Middle Atlantic Section of the PGA, aiding the team in their ability to bring golf to the community.