Golf Course Superintendent – The Legends Country Club
Job Details
The Legends Country Club | Eureka, Missouri
Heritage Golf Group
The Legends Country Club is seeking a motivated Golf Course Superintendent who takes pride in exceptional course conditions, develops strong teams, and brings a thoughtful, hands-on approach to agronomic leadership.
Located in the rolling hills of Eureka, Missouri, The Legends is a private club featuring 27 holes of golf and a welcoming, family-focused club environment. As part of Heritage Golf Group, the club offers the opportunity to lead locally while collaborating with an experienced network of agronomy professionals.
The Opportunity
The Golf Course Superintendent will oversee daily golf course maintenance, agronomic planning, and the development of the maintenance team. The successful candidate will combine sound turf management practices with clear communication, financial discipline, and a commitment to consistent course conditioning, presentation, and playability.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced superintendent or an accomplished assistant superintendent ready to take the next step in their career.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop and execute agronomic programs that support healthy turf and consistent playing conditions throughout the year.
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Lead daily maintenance operations, including mowing, irrigation, fertility, plant protection, cultural practices, and course setup.
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Recruit, train, schedule, and coach the maintenance team, establishing clear expectations and accountability.
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Prepare and manage the departmental operating budget, monitor expenses, and plan labor and purchasing needs.
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Oversee irrigation performance, water management, drainage, and responses to changing weather conditions.
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Coordinate equipment maintenance and replacement planning to support safe, reliable operations.
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Maintain accurate application records, inventory, and operational documentation.
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Promote safe work practices and ensure compliance with applicable pesticide, environmental, and workplace requirements.
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Partner with club leadership and golf operations to coordinate maintenance with member play, tournaments, and events.
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Communicate proactively about course conditions, maintenance activities, and improvement priorities.
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Collaborate with Heritage Golf Group’s agronomy leadership on best practices, long-range planning, and course improvements.
Job Requirements
Strong knowledge of turfgrass management in Missouri’s transition-zone climate, including seasonal stress and disease management.
Experience managing irrigation systems, plant health programs, maintenance equipment, and departmental budgets.
Demonstrated ability to train employees, build teamwork, and maintain high standards.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Missouri pesticide applicator license, or ability to obtain promptly upon hire.
Commitment to a visible, hands-on leadership approach and a positive member experience.
Availability to work a schedule that reflects seasonal demands, including weekends and holidays as needed.
• Golf Course Superintendent Association of America (GCSAA), class A.
• Pesticide Application certification.
• Valid driver’s license.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
• Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Able to meet and perform physical requirements and to work effectively in an environment which is typical of this position.
• Frequent lifting, bending, climbing, stooping, and pulling.
Salary Range
From $90,000 to $11,000 per year
Availability
Application Details
tschenk@heritagegolfgroup.com
