Golf Course Superintendent

Designed by Algie Pulley, the layout features water on 6 of the 18 holes.  The very unique figure eight style golf course ensures that there are no parallel fairways and a cohesive environment where a golfer becomes one with nature. The dramatic elevation changes with a setting at the base of Bull Run Mountain and excellent course conditions make for an unforgettable round of golf.

Prestigious golf tournaments previously and currently held at Evergreen Country Club include:  

·                      Virginia State Open Championship *Virginia State Four-Ball Championship *USGA Senior Amateur Qualifier *USGA U.S. Amateur Qualifier *Virginia State High School Championship *Northern Virginia Four-Ball Championship *David King Senior Invitational *Evergreen Autumn Invitational *U.S. Kids Regional Qualifier *Multitude of charity events

GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT POSITION DESCRIPTION
 
The Superintendent at Evergreen Country Club reports directly to the General Manager. The Superintendent will lead and manage his/her department to ensure tournament quality golfing conditions on a daily basis. The Superintendent is responsible for all day-to-day operations of the Evergreen Country Club golf course and grounds. The Superintendent must have a welcoming demeanor with members and staff, sincere affinity for the game of golf and a relentless attention to detail. He/she is expected to be a visible presence among the Club’s team and Members.

Key Focus Areas:

• Provide consistent greens throughout the year
• Evaluate greens growing environments (shade, air movement, drainage)
• Continue to control Poa annua in the greens, fairways and tees
• Maintain high quality ryegrass fairways
• Evaluate irrigation system and programming (irrigation audit)
• Oversee all Club grounds landscaping
• Present options for addressing drainage needs and other course needs
• Develop a plan for tree maintenance and management
• Stay current on industry trends
• Be a good steward of the environment 

Other Key Attributes:

• Be visible and available to membership at the appropriate times
• Strong, natural, tactful, fact-based communication skills deployed on a regular basis

• Utilize written communications and social media to provide current information about golf course conditions and projects 
• Be a confident, organized leader
• Provide the golf course maintenance team with educational opportunities, coaching and mentoring

• Recruit future golf course maintenance professionals via an internship program
• Constant and consistent communication with GM and Head Golf Professional
• Active participant in the Club’s Executive Management Team Meetings/Events 

SALARY & BENEFITS
 
Compensation is open and commensurate with qualifications and experience.  The club offers an excellent benefit package, along with GCSAA membership.
 
INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY
 

Send Cover Letter and Resume to Bryan K. Dolieslager, CCM, CEC, General Manager at bkd@evergreencc.org All submissions will be confidential.

NOTES: The current Golf Course Superintendent, Christopher McCarthy, will be leaving the Club on the best of terms to pursue an excellent opportunity in the area.  Chris remains highly respected and regarded amongst the management, ownership, members, as well as those in all areas of industry.  There is a short window of opportunity for his successor to spend a few days working alongside Chris, but he will always remain a professional resource as needed.  Being an almost 60-year-old golf course, the property has its challenges but also has immense opportunities. The position is available immediately but fully understand the need to provide ample notice to current employer.