Position Title – Golf Course Superintendent
Full Time
Salary Competitive salary based on prior experience
Location – Elmridge Golf Course, Pawcatuck, CT
Position Summary
Elmridge Golf Course in Pawcatuck, CT is seeking a qualified individual to lead the daily agronomic operations and maintenance of the golf course. Our General Manager will be remaining in-house to assist in the training and transition of the new superintendent. Current Superintendents, as well as Assistant Superintendents ready to move up, are therefore encouraged to apply.
Located near the two major resort casinos in New London County, as well as several Rhode Island beaches, Elmridge Golf Course is a family-owned 27-hole public facility with a 50+ year history. We host a mix of daily fee players, members, leagues, and special events.
The person chosen for this position must be a motivated and energetic individual ready to lead, assist, and participate in the daily operations of the golf course and golf course maintenance staff.
The successful candidate will manage and supervise the grounds crew as well as manage all areas of the daily maintenance operations at Elmridge Golf Course. This includes, but is not limited to: tees, fairways, greens, course set-up, rough, bunkers, driving range, applications (fertilizer and spray), irrigation management, cart paths, flower beds, tree management, and other general repairs/projects throughout the property.
Responsibilities/Essential Functions
- Schedules, manages, and participates in the daily planning and supervision of greens, tees, fairways, and clubhouse maintenance; work schedule; and employee management.
- Schedules, manages, and participates in daily irrigation, irrigation repair, and irrigation reporting.
- Performs and manages agronomic applications/inventory and practices proper reporting skills.
- Supervises and assists in other tasks throughout the entire property including, but not limited to: capital improvements, drainage upgrades, and light building maintenance (plumbing, carpentry, painting).
- Strongly motivated, energetic, self-starting individual is essential to achieve all goals to the best of our capabilities. This is a hands-on position.
- Weekends, holidays, and flexibility a must. A common understanding of more hours being required under hot/dry conditions, aeration, and peak season.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Strong communication skills (oral and written) necessary to supervise daily tasks and to provide feedback to the Ownership, General Manager, and pro shop staff.
- Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and a close eye to detail is a must.
- Must be a team player.
- Irrigation troubleshooting and ability to fix is a plus.
- Mechanical background and ability to fix/troubleshoot machinery is a plus.
Experience
- A.S. or B.S in Turfgrass Management or related field is required.
- At least two years’ experience in a golf course or sports field maintenance setting.
- State of CT Commercial Pesticide Supervisor license or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire is required.
- Association dues and continuing certification credits will be paid for by employer.
Salary Range: $85,000 - $90,000
Please email cover letter, resume, and references to Jacob Wilkinson: info@elmridgegolf.com
