Golf Course Superintendent

Philadelphia Cricket Club, one of the oldest and most prestigious clubs in the country, is seeking a Golf Course Superintendent for its Militia Hill Golf Course.

The position is designed for either career acceleration towards a Golf Course Superintendent role of their own, or for an individual who values career stability in the Philadelphia region at a nationally recognized facility.

The Golf Course Superintendent reports directly to the CPO/Director of Grounds, Dan Meersman, and the Grounds Maintenance Manager, Robb Moulds.

• National Recognition:
  Philadelphia Cricket Club is ranked #36 by Platinum Clubs of America and #121 in Platinum Clubs of the World. The Wissahickon golf course is ranked #98 by Golf Magazine U.S. Top 100 and #41 in Classic Courses.
• Militia Hill Recognition:
  Currently ranked the #28 ranked golf course by Golf Digest in the state of Pennsylvania.
• Accelerated Professional Growth and Development:
  Chance to learn from experienced professionals, gain new skills, and expand your network within the sports and hospitality industries. PCC boasts a successful track record of producing future Golf Course Superintendents.
• Industry Leader and National Reputation: PCC is consistently elevating member experiences, programs and amenities, which requires developing and implementing high maintenance standards and best practices to ensure consistent quality across the golf courses.
• PCC is currently using 40 Autonomous mowers to provide championship ready conditions. With this move, the Club aims to be a leader in adopting autonomous technologies.
• Community and Networking: A multifaceted club with a large membership network of 1,600 members provides a support network unmatched in the Club industry.

• Staff:
  In season 70 employees across 3 golf courses. Full-time year-round employees are 36 employees.
• Maintenance budget: $7 million maintenance budget and $1.75 million capital
• Typical work schedule:
  April - August are about 60 hours. March, September, October are about 50 hours. November - February are about 42 hours.
• Equipment: part of a John Deere Lease package.
• Irrigation system is Rain Bird Cirrus Pro. 2 courses have Rain Bird ICM 700 series heads. 1 course has Toro 800 series heads that run off Rain Bird Satellites.
• Future projects:
  Wrapping up construction work on a new Driving Range and Short Game Complex. We will be starting restoration work on the Flourtown Clubhouse and construction of a brand-new Golf Performance Center in 2026.

• Strong agronomic skills and stays current with trends in turf technology and equipment.
• Positive attitude and responsible by nature while exuding a friendly demeanor with a willingness to exceed member expectations.
• Collaborative team player who can work well alongside a diverse turf team spread across two campuses and 3 golf courses.
• Confident and proficient managing a diverse workforce and implementing sound Human Resource procedures and policies.
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written.
• Willing to take on new challenges and open to learning skills that may fall outside the normal turfgrass spectrum.
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, self-motivated, persistent with high attention to detail.
• Embracing innovative tools and equipment, such as advanced irrigation systems, GPS tracking, and turf management software.
• Passionate professional, who has developed a progressive agronomic acumen and know-how.
• Establishes trust, accountability, and credibility within the staff to high standards.
• Active listener with a history of excellent relations with all constituents.
• Must be able to work independently and be a self-starting problem solver.

• Learn the culture, operations and daily practices to ensure optimal golf course conditions and member experiences.
• Assists with various St. Martin’s campus activities include racquet sports and member event programs.
• Participates in St. Martin’s campus parking lot and beautification project.
• Develops rapport with the golf course maintenance team, various constituents including golf…