Golf Course Superintendent

The Woods is excited to announce an opening for the Superintendent position at its 36-hole golf facility in the northern Shenandoah Valley of West Virginia, less than two hours west of Washington D.C., and Baltimore, MD. Mountain View, an 18-hole championship course, opened for play in 1988. Stony Lick opened for play as an 18-hole mid-length golf course in 2004, providing the perfect venue for growing the game of golf. The Woods has been continuously owned and operated by the same family since its inception and the successful candidate will succeed a Superintendent who has managed groundskeeping for more than 30 years.

Job Overview

The  Superintendent is responsible for the maintenance, operation, and management of The Woods' grounds, ensuring an exceptional playing experience for members and guests. This leadership role focuses on overseeing the daily upkeep of the golf course, including turf management, landscaping, irrigation systems, and seasonal course preparations. The Superintendent will work closely with the management team to meet strategic goals, maintain a high standard of course aesthetics and playability, and ensure all maintenance activities align with environmental, safety, and operational best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Course Maintenance and Management: Oversee and manage the maintenance, conditioning, and aesthetic presentation of all golf course components, including greens, tees, fairways, bunkers, roughs, cart paths, bridges, dams, ponds, and practice facilities.
• Turf Management: Implement effective turf care practices, including mowing, aerating, seeding, fertilizing, and pest control to ensure healthy and playable turf conditions.
• Irrigation Systems: Maintain, repair, and manage irrigation systems, ensuring the efficient and sustainable use of water resources.
• Team Leadership: Hire, lead, train, and manage a team of groundskeepers and technicians. Assign daily tasks, conduct performance evaluations, and promote safety and teamwork.
• Budget and Inventory Management: Prepare and manage the department budget, track expenses, and maintain inventory of equipment, tools, and supplies.
• Environmental Compliance: Ensure all practices adhere to local and federal environmental regulations, including the safe handling and application of chemicals and fertilizers.
• Seasonal Course Preparation: Develop and execute plans for seasonal preparations, including overseeding, topdressing, and other activities to ensure optimal year-round playability.
• Equipment Maintenance: Oversee the maintenance and repair of golf course equipment and machinery. Schedule regular servicing to ensure reliable operation. 
• Facility Maintenance: Manage the care and maintenance of golf course facilities including maintenance buildings, pumping stations, cart sheds, and comfort stations.
• Customer Experience Focus: Collaborate with course management to maintain standards that enhance the golfer experience, from course layout and difficulty adjustments to aesthetic enhancements.
• Weather-Related Operations: Monitor weather patterns and make adjustments to maintenance activities to accommodate changing weather conditions and protect course assets.
• Evaluate & Implement Improvements: Work with ownership to evaluate the need for course improvements and implement changes.

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