Golf Course Superintendent

Golf Course Superintendent at Rolling Green Country Club | Arlington Heights, IL | Invited

Ready to join a dynamic company in the hospitality and service industry where people help drive the success of the business? Since its inception in 1957, Invited has operated with the central purpose of building relationships and enriching the lives of our members, guests, and more than 17,000 employees. We are the largest owner and operator of private clubs nationwide, with 130+ country clubs, city clubs, and athletic clubs. Our Clubs offer first-class amenities, including championship golf courses, modern workspaces, handcrafted cuisine, resort-style pools, state-of-the-art racquet facilities, fitness centers, and much more. Come be a part of this incredible and inclusive team at Invited

Job Summary:

The Superintendent is responsible for supporting the Director Golf Course Maintenance with the 1st Assistant Superintendent with day-to-day operations. The responsibilities include developing and managing turf grass and plant material maintenance programs; overseeing property and asset management; managing personnel; handling budgeting, forecasting, and financial management; participating in member retention initiatives; scheduling and maintaining irrigation systems; applying pesticides and maintaining related records; and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements. The job's oversight is limited to a single 18-hole operation.

Day-to-Day:

• Provide agronomic oversight to ensure the healthy growth of golf course grasses, trees, wetlands, and other plant materials.
• Supervise chemical applications and record-keeping, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Oversee the safe operation, use, and maintenance of golf course mechanical equipment, planning and budgeting for additional or replacement equipment as needed.
• Maintain the golf course to the highest standards, following company and industry guidelines.
• Control expenses related to golf course operations and adhere to the budget.
• Collaborate with the Head Golf Professional to optimize rounds of golf while scheduling maintenance practices around member plays and events.
• Regularly communicate with members to ensure the club exceeds their expectations.
• Ensure staff training in OSHA, club safety, and state and federal guidelines to maintain safe working conditions.
• Provide ongoing technical, operational, and safety training for staff, fostering a culture of compliance and safety.
• Lead and participate in meetings to discuss club operations, maintenance schedules, safety protocols, and environmental concerns

About You:

Required

• An associates and/or bachelor's degree in Turf Management or a related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in Golf Course Maintenance.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in preparing and managing budgets for the golf course and landscape maintenance departments.
• A minimum of 1 year of technical knowledge of all equipment, products, and resources related to golf course operations with the ability to implement these resources to meet or exceed company and club standards.
• Current State Pesticide Applicators License or successfully completed within 90 days of employment.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred

• Thorough knowledge of general business administration practices and golf course operations practices and procedures.
• Direct supervisory experience preferred with proven ability to maintain confidentiality of Club, Company, and personnel information

What We Offer:

We believe in taking care of our team, and our Total Rewards package reflects that commitment. Your actual base pay will be determined by your skills, experience, education, location, and—if you're in a non-exempt role—hours worked.

While not all roles at Invited are full-time, those full-time team members have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

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• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Generous paid time off and leave programs ( time off as required by applicable law is also provided for part time team members )

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Invited is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The job posting outlines the general requirements for this position and is not a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Additional duties not mentioned here may be assigned as needed to ensure the smooth operation of the Club.