Golf Course Superintendent

METHODIST UNIVERSITY INC•Fayetteville, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Golf Course Superintendent oversees the maintenance, agronomic health, and presentation of the golf course and practice facilities while supporting the educational mission of a PGA Golf Management (PGM) program at a college or university. This position balances championship‑level course conditions with student learning, environmental stewardship, and institutional standards.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, Horticulture, or related field (preferred)
Valid state pesticide applicator license (required or ability to obtain)
GCSAA membership or Certified Golf Course Superintendent (CGCS) status
3–7 years of progressive golf course maintenance experience
Supervisory or Assistant Superintendent experience preferred
Experience working in an academic, municipal, or institutional golf environment strongly preferred
Strong leadership, teaching, and mentoring abilities
Advanced knowledge of turfgrass science and golf course agronomy
Budget management and strategic planning skills
Mechanical aptitude and irrigation system expertise
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, early mornings, and university event schedules
Proficient in Microsoft, Teams and excel
Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions
Frequent walking, standing, bending, and lifting (up to 50 lbs)
Operation of golf course maintenance equipment

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and supervise daily maintenance of greens, tees, fairways, roughs, bunkers, practice areas, and landscaped grounds
Implement agronomic programs including mowing, irrigation, fertilization, aeration, topdressing, and integrated pest management
Monitor turf health, soil conditions, and weather trends to optimize playability and sustainability
Prepare the course for varsity events, PGA activities, tournaments, instructional use, and invited public play
Collaborate with the PGA Golf Management faculty and staff to support student learning objectives
Provide hands‑on instructional support, demonstrations, and mentorship related to turfgrass management, agronomy, and golf course operations
Assist with internships, work‑study programs, and cooperative education opportunities for PGM students
Support PGA Accreditation standards related to turf and facility operations as applicable
Participate in academic or advisory committees when requested
Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and supervise full‑time, part‑time, and student employees
Supervise and mentor interns and PGM students working within the maintenance operation
Promote safe work practices and ensure compliance with OSHA, NCAA (if applicable), and institutional safety requirements
Conduct performance evaluations and lead professional development initiatives
Manage maintenance of all turf equipment, irrigation systems, and maintenance facilities
Ensure compliance with pesticide storage, chemical application, and recordkeeping standards
Coordinate capital improvements and long‑range maintenance planning with university administration
Develop and manage annual operating and capital budgets
Track labor, materials, equipment, and chemical costs
Maintain accurate records required for regulatory compliance, audits, and academic reporting
Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal environmental regulations
Lead sustainability initiatives aligned with university goals, including water conservation and environmentally responsible turf practices
Communicate regularly with athletic departments, PGM faculty, golf professionals, university leadership, and stakeholders
Support campus events, collegiate tournaments, PGA activities, and community outreach
Address feedback regarding course conditions professionally and collaboratively