GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT
Spring Lake Golf Club is a privately owned, 27-hole public golf facility located in Middle Island on Long Island, New York. Established in 1967, Spring Lake features an 18-hole golf course and the Sandpiper 9-hole course. Both courses feature large undulating greens and fairways lined with century-old oaks creating a picturesque test of golf. The facility also includes a full practice range. Spring Lake Golf course is committed to providing consistently high quality playing conditions with amenities that serve a busy public golf operation. The Superintendent will lead all aspects of golf course maintenance and work closely with the Director of Golf, General Manager, and golf operations staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee daily and long-range maintenance of greens, tees, fairways, rough, bunkers, practice facilities, landscaped areas, and other Club grounds.
- Develop and execute agronomic programs, including mowing, fertility, pesticide applications, aerification, topdressing, irrigation, and pest/disease management.
- Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, and develop the golf course maintenance staff with an emphasis on teamwork, efficiency, safety, and accountability.
- Manage the irrigation system to promote turf health, water efficiency, and reliable operation.
- Develop and manage operating budgets, labor, equipment, materials, and inventories with an emphasis on fiscal responsibility.
- Plan and oversee golf course renovation, construction, restoration, and capital improvement projects. *New Irrigation system installation beginning Fall of 2026.
- Maintain required records and ensure compliance with federal, New York State, and local regulations involving pesticides, fertilizers, water usage, safety, and environmental standards.
- Communicate effectively with management and golf operations regarding course conditions, maintenance activities, projects, and long-term objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Degree or certificate in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, Horticulture, or a related field preferred.
- Previous superintendent, assistant superintendent, or comparable golf course management experience.
- Strong knowledge of turfgrass management, irrigation, fertility, chemical applications, and course conditioning.
- Experience with golf course renovation projects, particularly teeing surface reconstruction and bunker face renovation, is highly desirable.
- Proven experience operating and managing automated irrigation systems and pump stations.
- Valid Driver’s license and a clean driving record.
- Demonstrated leadership, organizational, budgeting, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- New York State Pesticide Applicator License.
- Ability to work early mornings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as operational needs require.
- Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus but not required.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
- This position is a full-time, salaried, exempt position.
- Competitive salary [$115,000-$145,000] commensurate with experience.
- Employer-sponsored health insurance available, subject to plan eligibility and terms
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and other paid time off in accordance with company policy and applicable law.
- Golfing privileges.
- Professional association dues and continuing education opportunities.
- Discretionary performance-based annual bonus.
SEND RESUME TO: TYLER@SPRINGLAKEGOLFCLUB.COM