Golf Course Superintendent

GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT

Reports To: General Manager

Department: Golf

Status: Full Time/Year-Round, Benefit Eligible

Date Posted: 12/26/2025

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Golf Superintendent is responsible for management of all aspects of course maintenance including turf maintenance at high altitude, pesticide & fertilizer sourcing and application, maintenance of grounds adjacent to golf course and clubhouse, maintenance of equipment, golf carts, irrigation system, and pumphouses. Responsible for hiring, training, managing and leading golf maintenance staff including proper and timely documentation of training, and performance, building annual operations and capital budgets and managing expenses as business dictates. This position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills with all levels of the company, guests, homeowners, and community members as well as excellent administrative skills. Year-Round position requires participation grooming of golf course cross country trails in the winter and assisting Mountain Operations in the winter months as directed by GM. This position is an active and regular member of the GR Operations Management team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Responsible for the management and administration of all aspects of Golf maintenance daily operations to produce excellent turf conditions for exceptional golf experiences.

• Maintain all turf conditions – greens, tees, fairways, rough, practice areas, native and landscaped areas.
• Manage fertilization, topdressing, aerification, pest control, turf recovery, irrigation.
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of daily operations, tracking of fertilizer, pesticide, and other turf management applications.
• Ensure safe and compliant chemical and fertilizer applications; maintain SDA documentation and appropriate storage.
• Identify opportunities to improve playability.
• Lead course improvement projects including bunker work, tee expansions, drainage enhancements, landscaping, cart path maintenance and improvements

2. Interview, hire, train, evaluate, motivate, develop, reward and discipline personnel.

• Conduct seasonal and annual reviews in accordance with company policy.
• Address personnel issues promptly and appropriately in collaboration with HR.

3. Develop and manage annual operational budget including efficient and effective expense and labor management appropriate for business needs.

• Develop capital budgets and collaborate with Development Team for infrastructure enhancements including restrooms, signage, landscaping upgrades.
• Thoroughly research equipment for purchase to find best value.
• Obtain multiple bids on high dollar equipment.

4. Maintain and manage golf cart fleet, maintenance equipment, golf maintenance shop, and Ranch House ensuring equipment and facilities are in working order. Maintain fleet to ensure reliability and longevity.

5. Responsible for payroll for maintenance staff including bi-weekly timecard approval within HR guidelines.

6. Responsible for irrigation system, water management, accurate tracking and documentation of water usage including monthly reporting to the State. Work closely with Mtn Ops management for the same in the winter months. Operate, program, diagnose and repair irrigation system (currently Toro).

7. Responsible for working closely with Golf Ops Manager, Homeowner Relations Manager, F&B, and Marketing teams to plan and execute annual Homeowner Golf tournaments, Nine and Dine events and lead development of new events.

8. Monitoring/assessing performance of staff; including providing coaching to help employees make necessary improvements or issuing corrective action.

9. Actively looking for ways to help people.

10. Managing one's own time and the time of others.

11. Establish productive, professional working relationships with Golf, Mtn Operations, Marketing, and Ranch Hall teams for seamless golf and cross-country ski experiences.

12. Ensure grooming and appearance of Golf Maintenance staff.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend and contribute in bi-weekly manager meetings and hold regular meetings with Golf Maintenance staff.
• Attend Company functions and encourage participation of Golf Maintenance staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

• Speak, read, write fluently in English.
• Ability to maintain a friendly, professional and helpful attitude to all guests and fellow employees.
• Ability to work early mornings and weekends during the summer. May include evenings in winter for grooming.
• Ability to maintain a calm and professional demeanor in a demanding, fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to solve problems and conflict in a friendly, professional and helpful manner.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• 2 or 4-year degree in Turf Management is required.
• Current GCSAA Class A Superintendent status.
• Colorado Pesticide Applicator License or ability to obtain one in 6 months.
• Minimum (5) yrs experience as a GCSAA Class A Superintendent.
• Minimum (5) yrs experience in management, supervising staff and managing a budget.
• Minimum (5) yrs experience with pumps, water distribution/management, irrigation systems.
• Minimum (5) yrs experience with golf equipment maintenance.
• Valid Colorado Driver’s License and ability to clear MVR check to company standards.
• Must be 25 years of age or older.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft programs including, Word and Excel, Outlook.
• Working knowledge of Toro Irrigation software preferred, ability to learn and manage irrigation software system required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work in high alpine environment with variable and sometimes extreme winter weather conditions.
• Some 50 hour work weeks, particularly during high volume/holiday periods.
• Must be able to stand and walk for 8-hour shift.
• Must be able to lift and carry fifty (50) pounds.
• Dexterity to use keyboard, handle tools, golf maintenance equipment.
• Standing, Walking, Bending, Carrying, Lifting, Reaching, Kneeling.
• Vision Requirements – close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.
• Auditory and Verbal – 100% of the time.

Pay Range: $80,000 - $105,000 per year

This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, paid time off, sick time, employee and dependent season passes, and many other recreational benefits & discounts. Employee housing is available.