Golf Course Superintendent
About The Position
Kentucky State Parks is hiring a Golf Course Superintendent at Yatesville Lake State Park Golf Course in Louisa, Kentucky. The superintendent oversees and maintains the golf course, leading maintenance personnel in work to maintain and improve course conditions and provide guests with an exceptional golfing experience. The role calls for a motivated, hands-on leader who performs and oversees the tasks involved in golf course maintenance. The course has USGA-specification L93 bentgrass putting greens, Latitude 36 bermudagrass tees and fairways, and cool-season roughs. A total Better Billy Bunker renovation was completed in 2025. The position is full-time, pays $30.27 per hour, and is eligible for overtime. It is based at Yatesville Lake State Park Golf Course in Louisa, Kentucky. Work is typically performed outdoors in varying climatic conditions and involves potentially toxic materials, including insecticides, fungicides, and fertilizers. A valid driver's license is required, and the employee must obtain a Kentucky Pesticide Applicator License within six months of employment and maintain required credentials throughout employment. Applicants must have an associate degree in plant science, turf management, or a related field, and one year of experience as a Golf Course Assistant Superintendent. Alternatively, three years as a golf course superintendent or assistant superintendent, together with a Certificate of Turfgrass Management from an accredited university, may substitute for the education requirement. The position has an initial and promotional probationary period of nine months, except as provided by KRS 18A.111.
Requirements
- Associate degree in plant science, turf management, or a related field, and one year of experience as a Golf Course Assistant Superintendent; alternatively, three years as a golf course superintendent or assistant superintendent plus a Certificate of Turfgrass Management from an accredited university may substitute for the education requirement.
- Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
- Obtain a Kentucky Pesticide Applicator License within six months of employment and maintain required licenses, certifications, or other credentials for the duration of employment.
- Experience operating all equipment and performing tasks associated with golf course maintenance.
- Ability to create and manage a budget and manage an agronomic plan.
- Good communication skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Time management skills.
- Leadership, teamwork, and decision-making skills.
- Preventative maintenance experience.
Nice To Haves
- Golf course construction or renovation experience.
Responsibilities
- Train and supervise staff.
- Apply plant regulatory products.
- Operate equipment.
- Apply, repair, and maintain irrigation systems.
- Perform golf course setup activities.
- Maintain records.
- Lead golf course maintenance personnel in maintaining and improving the course.
- Create and manage a budget and an agronomic plan.
Benefits
- Numerous benefits with the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
- Park Familiarization Program for full-time employees.
- Eligible for overtime pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
