Superintendent - Golf Course

Golf Course Superintendent – The Golf Club at Rio Vista

Are you a hands-on, inspiring leader with strong technical expertise and a passion for environmental stewardship? If so, we invite you to join our team at The Golf Club at Rio Vista

About the Role

The Golf Course Superintendent oversees all aspects of golf course maintenance, including staff leadership, agronomic programs, resource management, budgeting, and environmental initiatives. This position requires a balance of operational excellence, ecological awareness, and outstanding communication skills.

CourseCo, Inc. is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead maintenance operations for The Golf Club at Rio Vista—an 18-hole, year-round championship course designed by renowned architect Ted Robinson Sr., and recognized multiple times by Golf Digest as a "Best Places to Play" destination.

Key Responsibilities

· Manage all golf course maintenance, including clubhouse landscaping and the entrance road

· Oversee budgeting, purchasing, and equipment maintenance

· Direct fertilizer and pesticide applications

· Manage trees, water features, and lake systems

· Lead efforts toward Audubon Certification and community outreach

· Communicate effectively with staff, ownership, vendors, golf professionals, and community members

· Educate local groups about turfgrass and environmental management

Qualifications

· Minimum 3 years' experience as a Golf Course Superintendent

· Degree in turf management (2- or 4-year) preferred

· Strong agronomic expertise, people management, and water management skills

· Experience maintaining Poa annua/bentgrass greens and Bermuda/Rye fairways

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Proven ability to build relationships and manage diverse stakeholders

· Spanish language skills preferred

· Passion for sustainability and environmental best practices

Compensation & Benefits

· Salary: $90,000–$110,000 DOE

· Shared health insurance

· Annual vacation

· Vehicle and fuel allowance

· Golfing privileges

· GCSAA membership

· Approved expenses for regional/national seminars and local chapter events

· Local chapter membership dues covered

This position reports directly to the General Manager.

About CourseCo

The Golf Club at Rio Vista is managed by CourseCo, Inc., an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Successful candidates must complete a pre-employment screening and provide valid documentation for employment eligibility, which will be processed through E-Verify.

Apply

Please submit your resume to: Robert Ellison, General Manager

Pay: $90, $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Safety equipment provided

Experience:

• Superintendent: 3 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Rio Vista, CA Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $90,000 - $110,000