Golf Course Superintendent
Listed on 2026-03-02
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Management
General Management
Golf Course Superintendent
New England Country Club is an 18‑hole daily fee golf course located on the Rhode Island state line in Bellingham, MA. The facility is privately owned by a local family and hosts 30,000 rounds, with a maintenance budget of $998,000 (2026). A golf course has stood on this site since 1901; its most recent redesign was by Hale Irwin in the late 1990’s.
Patrons enjoy a 5+ acre practice facility and future development plans include the possible relocation of a hole while maintaining the 18‑hole course.
- Turf grass/plant material maintenance programs
- Property/asset management
- Personnel management
- Budget/forecasting and financial management
- Irrigation system maintenance
- Pesticide/herbicide applications (recording and compliance)
- Creating an environment where staff is involved and enthusiastic, with open communication and respect for staff, customers, and the property
- Responsible for all phases of golf maintenance, agronomic operations, cost control, and personnel
- Works closely with, advises, and coordinates with the Director of Golf on maintenance issues
- Directs and participates in the construction and maintenance of the grounds
- Designs landscape plans for facility grounds and implements them
- Administers and enforces all facility rules, regulations, and policies for staff
- Works closely with the GM/Director of Golf to operate the facility in a fiscally responsible and professional manner
- Must be able to work independently and be a self‑starting problem solver
- Manages the condition of the golf course, including perimeters, water channels, streams and ponds
- Creates a cultural program to manage turf health, irrigation system function, and follows applicable laws for pesticide application
- Manages an aggressive water‑usage tracking plan, providing monthly reports on retaining ponds, wells, and other water sources
- Recruits, supervises, and retains maintenance staff; conducts employee performance evaluations and disciplinary action
- Provides technical, operational and safety training ensuring staff works within OSHA, club safety, state and federal guidelines
- Oversees subordinates in safe operation and maintenance of mechanical and power equipment while planning and budgeting for equipment
- Supervises and participates in chemical applications (fertilizers and pesticides) in compliance with all regulations
- Supervises and controls all maintenance expenses including payroll, supplies, chemicals and fertilizers
- Develops annual operating budget and plans for maintenance and capital improvement projects
- Schedules maintenance practices around golf course events to maximize efficiency and revenues
- Coordinates snow removal and winter maintenance activities when necessary
- Attends weekly club management meetings
Ability to perform physical requirements such as standing or sitting for periods of time for up to 10–12 consecutive hours; standing, bending, lifting, carrying, moving and lifting up to 50 pounds; freely accessing all areas; working in extreme hot and cold temperatures; vision must be correctable to read and write; hearing must be sufficient to understand conversation in a noisy environment.
Minimum Qualifications- 3–5 years’ experience as a Golf Course Superintendent or 1st Assistant
- 2‑year degree or certificate in Turf Management (or related field, such as agronomy, horticulture, plant science, soil science)
- Computer skills required for financial reporting and control of operations
- Valid driver’s license
- Experience with course “grow‑in” or hole renovation/relocation a plus
- Experience working at a golf course community a plus
- Pesticide application license
- Prefer certification by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America
- Bonus based on performance
- Company car
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Free food & snacks
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Free uniforms
- Vision insurance
- Salary range $90,000 to $115,000 depending on experience
- Performance bonuses can bring compensation above $135k
- 100% Health & Dental insurance
- Association dues and meeting allowance
- Company car
- Golf privileges
- Uniform allowance
- No‑charge employee meals while on duty
E‑mail:
julietartsi
Mail:
Send resumes to Julie Tartsinis, GM New England Country Club, 180 Paine Street, Bellingham, MA 02019
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