Golf Course Superintendent

ABOUT CLEVELAND COUNTRY CLUB

Cleveland, MS | Cleveland Country Club is a private, member owned club in Cleveland, MS. The club currently has 410 members and approximately 240 golfing members. Cleveland has a population of approximately 12,000 and is in the Mississippi Delta and is home to Delta State University. The club is active and vibrant with activities daily and a successful dining operation. The Club is considered the social hub of the town as there is no competition for golf or tennis.

Members enjoy nice amenities. The 12,000-square foot clubhouse offers many areas for dining, both formal and casual. Casual dining is the most popular choice of the members. Dining on the porch offers a scenic view out over the putting green. The clubhouse is host to many wedding receptions, private parties, business meetings and civic club meetings. Social activities are a big part of the club. The Board of Directors are in the process of approving a clubhouse renovation project.

Golf:

Cleveland Country Club members enjoy the 18-hole course consisting of Champion Bermuda greens and 419 Bermuda fairways. The course is 6700 from back tees, 6400 from middle tees, and 5400 from senior and lady tees. CCC stayed very active hosting 25 events this year including 37th annual 4-ball, 17th Sonny Andrews MGA Junior Championship, 11th annual 6-man scramble, MS Lady’s State 4-ball, Darrell Foreman/DSU intercollegiate, 3 Delta senior events, and many other charitable tournaments throughout the year. The golf course has recently upgraded 60% of all cart paths and the entire irrigation system.

Tennis:

Cleveland Country Club’s tennis program offers:

• 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 one of 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 written communication 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 one (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: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000 - $85,000