Golf Course Superintendent
The Club at Spruce Peak is seeking a qualified applicant for the position of superintendent at Stowe Country Club. The superintendent will be a professional individual that will lead the day-to-day operations. The primary role of this position is to work directly with the assistant superintendent, equipment technician and seasonal crew in day-to-day maintenance and management of the golf course. The superintendent will have full control of the seasonal staff. Stowe Country Club is associated with The Mountain Course as part of the 36-hole golf offering at The Club at Spruce Peak. Both golf courses are managed under the leadership of the Director of Agronomy. The Director of Agronomy makes recommendations and develops long range plans, but on course decisions will be left primarily to the superintendent. The candidate needs to be proficient in timely decision making, multi-tasking, crew leadership and knowledge of golf maintenance practices. The superintendent will be required to assist and/or lead project work including drainage, irrigation, construction, etc. The superintendent will be responsible for managing the crew, job assignment, agronomic and cultural practices, chemical/fertilizer applications, and water management. Preference will be given to those that exhibit strong leadership traits and effective interpersonal skills.
Educational Requirements
Minimum associate’s degree in Turf Management, Plant Science, Horticulture, or related field of study required.
Experience Requirements
Minimum five years as an assistant superintendent. VT pesticide applicator license or ability to obtain within first season of employment.
Special Requirements
Stowe Country Club is an 18-hole private golf club originally designed by William Mitchell that opened in 1969. The golf course is set in the iconic village of Stowe, VT with views of the Worcester Mountain range, Mount Mansfield, and Camel’s Hump. The golf course is undergoing a major renovation. All greens, tees, bunkers, fairways, and irrigation are being renovated. Stowe Country Club has partnered with Beau Welling Design as the architect, Paul Granger as the irrigation consultant, and NMP Golf Construction as the general contractor. We will open the newly renovated front nine and close the back nine for renovation in the spring of 2025. The grand opening of the full 18-holes will be in the spring of 2026. A new 13,000 square foot turf care center was built in 2024 to support the newly renovated golf course.
The candidate will lead the opening and operation of the new front nine along with supporting the grow-in of the new back nine as it is completed. Irrigation scheduling will be a major component of the grow-in support.
Job Benefits
75% company paid health insurance, 401K with company contribution, vacation/leave, paid association dues, cell phone reimbursement, golf and summer recreation access (employee, spouse, dependents), Vail Epic Local Pass and winter recreation access (employee, spouse, dependents), Hyatt Hotels employee discounts.
Date Job is Available
Salary
$80,000 to $80,000 per year
Overtime: No
Job Application Instructions
Submit cover letter and resume to Kevin Komer, CGCS Director of Agronomy via email at kevin.komer@destinationhotels.com
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