Golf Course Superintendent

West Plains Country Club is looking for a qualified Golf Course Superintendent to oversee the

maintenance program of the 18-hole golf course located on the southern Missouri border.

The Head Golf Course Superintendent reports to the General Manager and is accountable for overseeing

and actively participating in the overall maintenance of the golf course and facility grounds including:

 Prepare the golf course daily to meet member and guest expectations. Weekly mowing and landscaping

schedules.

 Lead all golf course maintenance and agronomic operations

 Develop and execute agronomic programs that support consistent playing conditions

 Manage irrigation scheduling, water allotment, and overall turf health. Irrigation of the golf course,

including hand watering in summer, replacing damaged heads, managing pump and wells, and repairing

system.

 Equipment maintenance including setting reels, changing oil and spark plugs, keeping equipment logs,

and other common vehicle maintenance.

 Managing budget and coordinating projects with the General Manager

 Keeping accurate inventory of supplies and chemicals

 Spraying and fertilizing the golf course. Maintain equipment, chemical, fertilizer, and irrigation

inventories

 Managing, training, and hiring maintenance employees. Support a culture of professionalism,

accountability, and teamwork. Recruit, train, develop, and lead the golf course maintenance team

 Coordinate and communicate effectively with club leadership and staff

 Maintaining quality standards and following all current safety regulations

 Maintain safe working conditions and operational standards

 Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations

Requirements

 Proven experience as a Golf Course Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent.

 Strong leadership and employee management skills.

 Passion for agronomy, soil science, and data-driven decision-making in turf management and agronomy

preferred.

 Able to obtain Pesticide applicator license or ability to obtain.

 Knowledge of turf maintenance along with fertilizing/spraying practices.

 Passion and pride in golf course presentation