Golf Course Superintendent

ABOUT ALBANY COUNTRY CLUB

Founded in 1890, Albany Country Club (ACC) is one of the country's oldest continuously operating golf clubs. In 1960, the Governor took the club’s land by eminent domain, and the club relocated to its current location just outside the city of Albany. ACC has undergone many renovations over the years and now boasts spectacular views from its beautiful clubhouse, with a Grille Room and Patio for member dining and private banquet rooms able to accommodate events from 10-300 guests. Robert Trent Jones designed the 7,100-yard golf course in the early 1960s, and it ranks among the finest in the Northeast. A practice facility with a driving range and putting green helps members advance their golf game. Additional amenities include three outdoor lighted Har-Tru tennis courts, two asphalt tennis courts, lighted paddle tennis, and two swimming pools.

• Number of Members: 400
• Average Age of Member: 56
• Club Ownership: Member-Owned
• Total Staff in Season: 100 full- and part-time
• Gross Dollar Volume: $5.8 million
• Staff Longevity: Management average 10+ years
• Rounds of Golf: 19,500
• Golf Season: Golf course open April through October annually
• Golf Course Maintenance Operating Budget: $1.1 M
• Veteran Mechanic on staff
• Grass Types: Greens are Bentgrass; Fairways are Bentgrass and Poa Annua

Starting Salary: $100-135 k, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Albany Country Club is seeking an experienced, results-driven Golf Course Superintendent to lead all aspects of golf course maintenance and agronomic management.

The successful candidate will bring strong leadership, operational discipline, and a vision for elevating the property. With a $1.1 million annual operating budget and a Capital Budget available for immediate deployment, this individual will lead the maintenance team, manage resources, improve course conditions, and develop long-term plans to enhance the facility.

This hands-on leadership position requires early mornings, weekends, holidays, and additional hours as needed to meet course conditions, weather demands, tournament schedules, and operational needs.

Key Responsibilities:

 Course Conditioning & Agronomy

• Establish and maintain high standards for turf quality, playing conditions, and overall course presentation.
• Develop and execute agronomic programs for greens, tees, fairways, approaches, roughs, bunkers, and surrounding landscape areas.
• Oversee mowing, rolling, topdressing, aerification, fertilization, pest management, weed control, and other turf maintenance practices.
• Manage green speed with a focus on consistency
• Optimize smoothness, firmness, drainage, and turf health while protecting long-term playing quality.
• Identify and implement improvements that enhance the course's appearance, playability, and overall golfer experience.

Leadership & Team Development

• The Club is willing to support the immediate recruitment of an experienced, knowledgeable, and motivated Assistant Superintendent
• Recruit, train, supervise, and develop a professional grounds maintenance team.
• Establish clear expectations, work schedules, performance standards, and accountability.
• Foster a productive, safety-conscious culture focused on teamwork, efficiency, and quality.
• Lead by example, combining hands-on expertise with effective delegation and team development.

Budget & Operations Management

• Manage the $1.1 million annual operating budget, including labor, supplies, equipment, and maintenance expenses.
• Develop annual maintenance plans, staffing schedules, seasonal priorities, and purchasing requirements.
• Control costs while allocating resources to maximize course quality and operational efficiency.
• Oversee equipment maintenance, replacement planning, and inventory management.
• Ensure capital improvements and long-term investments in course infrastructure and maintenance operations are a priority, delivering the high standards expected at a private country club.
• Communicate budgets, progress, challenges, and improvement plans to club leadership.

Irrigation, Drainage & Infrastructure

• Manage irrigation systems and water usage to maintain healthy turf and firm, consistent playing surfaces.
• Evaluate and improve drainage to minimize wet areas and improve course conditions following rainfall.
• Plan and oversee irrigation upgrades, drainage projects, grading, and related infrastructure improvements.
• Apply sound water management and conservation practices.

 Equipment & Property Management

• Oversee the safe operation, maintenance, and care of all golf course maintenance equipment.
• Ensure effective use of mowers, tractors, skid steers, excavators, utility vehicles, and related machinery.
• Manage tree care, pruning, selective removal, landscape improvements, edging, and trimming.
• Maintain clean, organized maintenance facilities and ensure compliance with applicable safety and environmental requirements.

 Long-Term Course Improvement

• Develop seasonal and long-term plans to elevate course conditioning, aesthetics, and playability.
• Identify opportunities to improve maintenance practices, equipment, infrastructure, and operational efficiency.
• Evaluate and implement appropriate technologies and industry best practices.
• Work with club leadership to prioritize improvements and support the goal of maintaining Albany Country Club’s prestige.

The ideal candidate is an accomplished Superintendent who takes ownership of course conditions, develops a strong team, manages resources effectively, and consistently delivers high standards. This individual understands both the science of agronomy and the attention to detail required to create an exceptional golf experience. They are proactive, hands-on, financially disciplined, and motivated to make measurable improvements.

If you have the experience, leadership, and vision to elevate Albany Country Club, we invite you to apply.