GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT
THE AQUIDNECK CLUB, 125 CORY’S LANE, PORTSMOUTH, RI 02871
POSITION AVAILABLE - January 1, 2027
COURSE INFORMATION – The Aquidneck Club opened in 2000 and was originally designed by Donald Steele. It is an 18-hole, private, member-owned facility that also includes tennis courts, boat slips and residential units. The golf course does approximately 17,000 rounds per year. Playing surfaces are a Poa annua / creeping bentgrass mix. The club has completed significant renovations over the years. Most recently, in May 2026, the club completed the installation of a Rain Bird two-wire irrigation system with Cirrus Pro central control. All bunkers have also been reconstructed using Better Billy Bunker technology. Future projects include the reconstruction of tees on all 18 holes and the renovation of the fairway on hole #1. All mowing and spraying equipment are on a five-year TORO lease scheduled to end in mid-2028. All other equipment is owned by the club.
POSITION INFORMATION – The Aquidneck Club is looking for a Golf Course Superintendent who will report to the Director of Agronomy for 2 years. After 2 years this individual will take over as Director of Agronomy. Current Director of Agronomy at the Aquidneck Club has been there since day one, more than 26 years, and will retire at the end of 2028. The individual chosen to be his successor must have a positive attitude, be a team-oriented leader and a strong communicator. The individual selected for this position will work closely with the current Director of Agronomy for two years in all aspects of golf course maintenance.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS –
- 1-5 years as a Golf Course Superintendent.
- 2 or 4-year degree in Turfgrass Management or related field
- A valid driver's license
- Ability to operate various golf course maintenance equipment, irrigation control software and grounds management software
- A Rhode Island pesticide applicator’s license, or the ability to obtain one within the first 90 days of employment
- Experience in applying and supervising application of pesticides and fertilizers
- Supervisory experience with staff members, vendors and contractors
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS –
- Salary Range - $150,000 - $200,000
- Matching 401(k) - Employer Paid Life Insurance ($50,000)
- Annual Christmas Bonus
- Health, Dental, Vision insurance (premium partially funded by employee)
- PTO, paid holidays and sick days
- Cell phone allowance
- Continuing education, and local and national dues
- Attendance at the GCSAA Trade Show
- Lunch provided (when the kitchen is open)
- Uniform allowance
- Golfing privileges
- Relocation assistance available
TO APPLY:
- Send résumés and associated materials to Golf Course Management Consultants, LLC at gcmcllc39@yahoo.com.
- Email applications only. Please do not drop off applications at The Aquidneck Club.
- Application Deadline: Wednesday September 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM
