Golf Course Superintendent in Redmond, WA for Willows Run Golf Club
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Competitive salary 150K with 10K+ profit share annually
Great Health benefits
Professional development opportunities including annual attendance to the GCSAA Conference and Trade Show
Decembers off with pay in addition to 120 hours accrued vacation annually
Golf privileges
Pro shop discounts
Required Education:
Associates Degree
Certifications:
Class A
Willows Run Golf Club is seeking a Professional Golf Course Superintendent to manage profitable 45-hole facility in Western Washington. Owner just bought 2nd golf course and company is expanding, planning to buy 3rd course in the near future. Due to quality improvements, Willows has beat all-time high in profitability each of the last 5 years. This is a big opportunity for the right individual as we have raised greens fees for the first time in two years, meaning greater opportunity to increase wages from profit sharing.
Willows has an outstanding staff. Mangers include 1 extremely competent mechanic, 1 Assistant Superintendent and 2 Irrigation Technicians. We have a fully staffed greenkeeping team made of full time and seasonal employees as well and a number of experienced part time employees.
All of the equipment is owned outright and is mostly new or the newest models of equipment. Capital improvements budget for the maintenance department is $300K annually. New pump station 2025. Irrigation software upgrade to Cirrus Pro this year.
Position Overview
The Golf Course Superintendent is responsible for the overall maintenance, conditioning, and presentation of the golf courses.
This individual will lead and develop the agronomy team, manage budgets and resources, and implement best agronomic practices aligned with the club’s goals.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead all aspects of golf course maintenance, including turf health, irrigation, fertility programs, and pest management • Execute agronomic plans that deliver consistent, high-quality playing conditions • Oversee and continue to optimize recent capital improvements • Manage and mentor the agronomy team, fostering a positive, accountable, and performance- driven culture • Manage the department’s annual operating budget • Ensure proper maintenance and operation of irrigation systems and equipment fleet • Maintain compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations • Communicate effectively with club leadership regarding course conditions and projects • Collaborate with the General Manager and leadership team to align course conditions with overall club strategy
• Proven experience as a Golf Course Superintendent • Strong knowledge of Poa annua turfgrass management • Experience managing course renovation projects and capital improvements is highly valued • Demonstrated leadership skills with a focus on team development and retention • Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets • Excellent communication and organizational skills
EXPECTATIONS AND DUTIES
Somebody with experience in the construction of tee complexes would be highly valuable.
Willing to relocate within 10 miles to commute. Seattle, Redmond, Bellevue, Bothell, Kirkland, Woodinville and more good places. For traffic reasons.
Perform daily checks for dry spots, wet spots with skills to troubleshoot and correct these areas.
Exceptional knowledge performing hand watering, aerification, venting, verti-cutting, etc.
Knowledge of Poa annua turfgrass and all the equipment, chemicals, fertilizers and watering practices used to maintain fast greens and keep healthy tees, fairways and rough.
Experience and knowledge adding or moving irrigation heads where needed, any electricals, seek and delegate to ensure sprinkler heads are of optimal angle and height.
Exceptional drainage installation and management skills.
Keeping withing the budget.
Ability to think frugal and use creative minds to finish the project with the least amount of budget.
Obtain Pesticide license within 90 days.
Learn how to sharpen, take apart, put back together cutting units and then training key staff this skill.
Instructing and monitoring staff on mowing patterns, how to wash, clean, maintain machine in good state, etc.
