Private Club Superintendent (Front 9 / Back 9)

Job Summary:

Each Golf Course Superintendent is responsible for the agronomic health, maintenance, and daily operations of their assigned 9-hole section of the golf course. This role ensures the highest standards of playing conditions, supervises a dedicated maintenance team, and submits both weekly written reports on their own course conditions as well as weekly peer review reports evaluating the opposite 9-hole section.

This is an opportunity to be part of the largest Golf Course Maintenance team in Maine and learn to create the best conditions a Private Club can offer alongside our Director of Agronomy and Agronomy leadership of the PGA tour.

Reports To: Directory of Agronomy, General Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all maintenance and agronomic practices for the designated 9-hole section.
• Develop and implement maintenance schedules, fertilizer programs, and irrigation strategies.
• Supervise, train, and manage the Assistant Superintendent and 10 person Grounds Crew.
• Monitor turf health, pest/disease management, and implement necessary treatments.
• Conduct a Weekly Peer Review Report evaluating the opposite 9-hole section.
• Provide weekly written reports to the Director of Agronomy and General Manager detailing:
• Turf health updates
• Course setup and playability
• Ongoing and upcoming projects
• Irrigation system conditions
• Equipment, staffing, and material requirements
• Fertilizer & Pesticide use logs
• Water testing
• Ensure compliance with Maine environmental regulations, pesticide application laws, and OSHA safety standards.
• Participate in capital improvement planning and special projects as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Turfgrass Science, Agronomy, or a related field (Required).
• Must obtain and maintain a Maine Master Applicator’s License within 90 days of hire.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience as an 1st Assistant Superintendent or higher.
• Strong leadership, team management, and training abilities.
• Extensive knowledge of irrigation systems, turfgrass maintenance, and pest management.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to track and report on key agronomic data.
• Ability to work year-round in varying weather conditions.
• Strong communication skills, particularly in written reporting and documentation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Every weekend
• Morning shift
• Year round work

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Falmouth, ME 04105 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Falmouth, ME 04105: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $85,000