Williamsburg National Golf Club Seeks Golf Course Superintendent

Facility Overview
Williamsburg National Golf Club is a premier 36-hole golf facility located in Williamsburg, Virginia, featuring two distinct championship golf courses and a full practice facility. Our operation includes A1/A4 bentgrass greens on the Yorktown course and Champion G12 ultradwarf bermudagrass greens on the Jamestown, providing a unique and progressive
agronomic environment focused on delivering firm, fast, and consistent playing conditions.

Williamsburg National continues to invest heavily in its golf courses, agronomic programs, equipment fleet, and team development. Our maintenance operation emphasizes modern turf management practices, data-driven decision making, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement while maintaining a strong hospitality-centered culture.

We believe our club is more than just great golf—it is an experience.

Our vision is to be “#1 in Fun,” delivering a truly unique club and customer experience through inspired employees committed to sincere and welcoming hospitality. Our mission is centered around cultivating a comfortable and welcoming club life where members and guests can escape everyday life and enjoy exceptional service from employees dedicated to enriching the lives of others as well as their own.

Every team member plays an important role in delivering this experience.

Our Culture & Values
At Williamsburg National, our team operates with five core values that guide everything we
do:

• Have Fun – Attitude is everything. We bring energy and positivity to our work every day.
• Hospitality – We make fans through welcoming, friendly, and sincere service.
• Profitability – We operate efficiently, measure performance to drive growth, and use creativity and innovation to solve challenges cost-effectively.
• Integrity – We act with honesty, accountability, fairness, and respect.
• Innovation – We embrace change, think creatively, and continuously seek better ways to serve our members, guests, and team.

Position Summary
The Golf Course Superintendent reports to and will work directly with the Director of Agronomy to oversee daily golf course operations, lead and develop staff, and execute both short- and long-term agronomic plans across the property.

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for maintaining exceptional course conditions while fostering a positive, accountable, and team-oriented culture. The position offers the opportunity to work within a progressive agronomic operation utilizing modern technologies, advanced cultural practices, and collaborative leadership.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, highly motivated, and passionate about the profession with a strong desire to grow within an innovative operation focused on both agronomic excellence and team development.

This role is ideal for a current Assistant Superintendent or Superintendent seeking an opportunity within a high-standard operation that values professional growth, strong support systems, and quality of life.

Reporting Structure
This position will report directly to the Director of Agronomy

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute daily golf course maintenance operations
• Schedule, train, mentor, and lead sta􀆯 to meet conditioning and presentation standards
• Manage and implement agronomic programs including fertility, plant protectants, moisture management, and cultural practices
• Utilize modern technologies and data platforms including moisture monitoring, GPS sprayers, irrigation software, and digital scheduling/reporting systems
• Monitor course conditions and adjust practices based on data, weather, and realtime observations
• Assist with irrigation management, water-use e􀆯iciency, and system troubleshooting/repair
• Support capital improvement projects and long-term course enhancement initiatives
• Assist with budgeting, inventory management, and resource allocation
• Promote and reinforce a strong, positive, hospitality-driven team culture
• Ensure all work is completed safely, e􀆯iciently, and in alignment with environmental and OSHA standards
• Build relationships within the industry through vendors, manufacturers, and local/state superintendent associations
• Reinforce a culture of accountability and ownership throughout the operation

Qualifications

• Degree or certificate in Turfgrass Management or related field preferred
• Minimum 3–5 years of golf course maintenance experience; supervisory experience preferred
• Knowledge of both cool- and warm-season turfgrass management programs
• Experience with irrigation systems, water management practices, and repair techniques
• Familiarity with modern turf management technologies and data platforms
• Understanding of budgeting and aligning short- and long-term operational goals
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and team-building skills
• Virginia pesticide applicator’s license or ability to obtain
• Passion for the game of golf and providing exceptional playing conditions

Compensation & Benefits

• $75,000-90,000 DOE
• Health insurance benefits
• Continuing education and professional development support
• Local and national association dues/conference support
• Golf privileges
• Paid time off
• Uniform allowance
• Opportunity to work within a progressive, team-focused agronomic operation committed to long-term success and employee development

How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume outlining their experience and qualifications.

Applications and resumes may be submitted to:
Jeremy Waddell
Director of Agronomy
jwaddell@carltonhospitality.com

Williamsburg National Golf Club is committed to creating a positive workplace culture where employees are empowered to grow, innovate, and help make Williamsburg National “the place to be.”