JOB TITLE: Golf Course Superintendent
SUPERVISOR: City Manager
JOB FUNCTION: Rincon Golf Course, a municipal golf course and the only course in Effingham County, is
in search of a Golf Course Superintendent. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on and detail-
oriented individual who is looking to be part of a golf course that is committed to progress and elevating
the member experience. The Golf Course Superintendent works to create an environment where staff
are involved and enthusiastic, with open communication and respect for themselves, members, guests,
and the property.

The Rincon Golf Course Superintendent will manage all aspects of the course’s agronomy operation and
works alongside the Clubhouse Manager.

SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Golf Course Superintendent’s overarching responsibility is to manage and maximize all aspects of
the golf course's agronomic operations to ensure optimal playing conditions and turf health within the
budget provided.

Financial and Reporting

• Develop and manage the agronomy department budget, including expenses related to labor,

Operations

• Directs and delegates daily activities to all on-course personnel.
• Oversees the care and maintenance of the clubhouse and grounds.
• Collaborates to plan and implement course improvement projects, such as renovations, re-

grassing, bunker renovations, and drainage improvements. Provide agronomic expertise and
ensure project timelines and budgets are adhered to.

• Holds regular agronomy staff meeting with the golf course assistants that covers training,

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• Provides technical, operational and safety training for employees to ensure that staff are

• Has daily communication with the Clubhouse Manager regarding the golf course conditions and

• Communicate regularly with pro shop staff and members to explain various course conditions

• Recruit, train, and supervise a team of agronomy staff, including assistants, technicians, and

• Maintains all permits and licenses pertaining to the agronomy department.
• Supervises and participates in the application and recording of chemical applications (fertilizers

and pesticides) on the course’s grounds in compliance with all local, state, and federal
regulations.

• Responsible for overseeing the operation of all maintenance equipment, along with calibration

• Maintains a clean work environment in the office and maintenance building.
• Follows all local, state, and federal policies relating to hiring and firing, discrimination, and

REQUIRED SKILLS

The Golf Course Superintendent must have the following skills:

• Extensive experience in golf course agronomy, turfgrass management and warm weather

• Familiarity with golf course construction and renovation processes.
• Skill in recruiting, supervising, training, monitoring, evaluating and motivating personnel.
• Interpersonal skill to resolve conflict and work with supervisors, officials, employees, members,

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2 years experience as a Golf Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent.
• Degree in Turf Management (or related field, like agronomy, horticulture, plant science, soil

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Compensation Package:

• Commensurate with experience
• Health insurance and dental/vision insurance programs
• Personal time off (PTO) program
• 401K program / retirement program
• Uniforms
• Professional dues and professional development

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Performance of essential functions may require sitting for long periods of time, standing

for long periods of time, and constant typing in the operation of the computer and other

office equipment.

MENTAL DEMAND:

Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to

calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical

operations with fractions. Ability to communicate well, through verbal and written means,

at all levels, including the public. Requires ability to handle several responsibilities and

tasks at one time, and be able to prioritize those tasks. Requires ability to organize and

schedule files, works tasks, meetings, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMAND:

Tasks require the ability to exert moderate, and times of constant physical effort, typically

involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and

crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects

and materials of moderate weight (25 to 50 pounds).

NTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION

Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange technical,

legal, and administrative information, including giving assignments and/or directions to

co-workers or assistants.

LANGUAGE ABILITY

Requires the ability to read a variety of informational documentation, directions,

instructions, and methods and procedures such as the law and related policies and

procedures. Requires the ability to write reports with proper format, punctuation,

spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech. May require the ability to speak with

and before others with poise, voice control, and confidence using correct English and

well-modulated voice.

MENTAL APTITUDE

Requires the ability to learn and understand complex directions, situations and

techniques; to make independent judgments in absence of supervision; to acquire

knowledge of topics such as policies and procedures.

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VERBAL APTITUDE

Requires the ability to record and deliver information to supervisor; to explain procedures

and policies; and to follow verbal and written instructions, guidelines and objectives.

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