Golf Course Superintendent
About The Position
Kentucky State Parks is pleased to offer an opportunity to further your career in golf course turf management while working on a beautiful property at My Old Kentucky Home. We are currently accepting applications for the Golf Course Superintendent position at My Old Kentucky Home State Park. This is a full-time position, offering numerous benefits with the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and if you inquire about this job do not forget to ask about the Department of Parks "Park Familiarization Program" for full-time employees! A candidate with the appropriate experience and education will lead a group of golf course maintenance personnel to perform all tasks necessary to maintain and improve a very good golf course. This position requires a motivated individual that will employ a "hands-on" leadership style, and someone that enjoys performing all the tasks required to present our guests with a great golfing experience.
Requirements
- Experience operating all equipment and performing all tasks associated with the maintenance of a golf course.
- Creating and managing a budget and managing an agronomic plan.
- Good communications skills.
- Ability to obtain and retain a Kentucky Pesticide License.
- Attention to detail.
- Time management.
- Leadership, teamwork, and decision-making skills.
- Graduate of a college or university with an associate degree in plant science, turf management or a related field.
- One year experience as a Golf Course Assistant Superintendent.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification.
- Must obtain Kentucky Pesticide Applicator License within six months of employment.
- The N-18 Pesticide Applicators License required by this position can be obtained by passing the test administered by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture.
- Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification.
Nice To Haves
- Golf course construction/renovation experience a plus.
Responsibilities
- Staff training and supervision.
- Plant regulatory product applications.
- Equipment operation.
- Irrigation application, repair, and maintenance.
- Golf course set-up activities.
- Record keeping.
Benefits
- Paid time off (sick and vacation) plus paid holidays.
- Overtime or compensatory time.
- Affordable health, dental and vision insurance with optional Health Reimbursement Account.
- Life insurance.
- Retirement.
- Wellness Incentives Program.
- Complimentary Park familiarization visits for you and family.
- Training and career development opportunities.
- Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
Associate degree
