Golf Course Superintendent Jobs
Golf Course Superintendent jobs are open across private clubs, municipal courses, resort properties, and sports turf operations, at every level from assistant superintendent to director of agronomy, with specializations in turfgrass management, irrigation systems, and pesticide application. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Golf Course Superintendent
Shearon Environmental Design
Location: Princeton, NJ
About Shearon Environmental
Shearon Environmental, established in 1974, is a family-owned, multidisciplinary company delivering exceptional commercial landscape, horticultural, and construction services. With a foundation built on quality, sustainability, and collaboration, Shearon offers comprehensive in-house expertise in landscape architecture, civil engineering, agronomy, arboriculture, and horticulture. Our team approach provides a single-source solution for complete landscape development, installation, and maintenance.
Position Overview
Shearon Environmental Design is seeking a Golf Course Superintendent, or current assistant superintendent looking to take the next step in their career, to join our Grounds and Agronomy team. This position is based in Princeton, NJ, with primary work locations at Coakley Russo Golf Course (Bernards Township) and Millburn Golf Course (Millburn Township) in New Jersey.
This hands-on role is responsible for managing the daily maintenance and overall management of the golf courses while ensuring quality playing conditions for members and guests.
The Golf Course Superintendent, assisting in the planning, coordination, and execution of turfgrass maintenance, irrigation management, and golf course operations. This role plays a key part in maintaining course quality, supporting crew members, and ensuring the successful implementation of agronomic and maintenance programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with daily golf course maintenance operations, including mowing, trimming, and course setup
- Support turf management practices such as fertilization, aerification, topdressing, and pest control
- Assist with irrigation system monitoring, scheduling, troubleshooting, and repairs
- Maintain greens, trees, fairways, bunkers, and roughs to high-quality standards
- Operate, maintain, and oversee golf course equipment and machinery
- Assist in planning and executing course improvement projects
- Support record keeping, reporting, and data tracking related to turf health and maintenance practices
- Ensure compliance with safety procedures and environmental guidelines
- Assist in training and supervising grounds staff as needed
Required Qualifications
- Valid driver’s license required
- Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
- 2+ years of experience in golf course maintenance or turf management preferred
- Strong knowledge of turfgrass practices and agronomic principles
- Experience with irrigation systems and equipment operation
- Ability to work early mornings, at weekends, and holidays as needed
- Strong work ethics, attention to detail, and willingness to take initiative
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- NJ Pesticide License ( or ability to obtain one within 60 days of employment)
- Degree or certification in: (preferred)
- Turfgrass Management
- Agronomy
- Horticulture
- Environmental Science or related fields
- Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions
- Ability to stand, walk, and perform physical labor for extended periods
Why Shearon?
- Full-time, year-round employment
- Growth and advancement opportunities
- Stability and benefits
- Diverse work environments (commercial, institutional, athletic, golf, residential)
- In business since 1974
- Four headquarters
- Consistently ranked Top 10 family-owned landscape companies nationwide
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid holidays and time off
- Career development opportunities
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 – 50.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Golf Course Superintendent
Shearon Environmental Design
Location: Princeton, NJ
About Shearon Environmental
Shearon Environmental, established in 1974, is a family-owned, multidisciplinary company delivering exceptional commercial landscape, horticultural, and construction services. With a foundation built on quality, sustainability, and collaboration, Shearon offers comprehensive in-house expertise in landscape architecture, civil engineering, agronomy, arboriculture, and horticulture. Our team approach provides a single-source solution for complete landscape development, installation, and maintenance.
Position Overview
Shearon Environmental Design is seeking a Golf Course Superintendent, or current assistant superintendent looking to take the next step in their career, to join our Grounds and Agronomy team. This position is based in Princeton, NJ, with primary work locations at Coakley Russo Golf Course (Bernards Township) and Millburn Golf Course (Millburn Township) in New Jersey.
This hands-on role is responsible for managing the daily maintenance and overall management of the golf courses while ensuring quality playing conditions for members and guests.
The Golf Course Superintendent, assisting in the planning, coordination, and execution of turfgrass maintenance, irrigation management, and golf course operations. This role plays a key part in maintaining course quality, supporting crew members, and ensuring the successful implementation of agronomic and maintenance programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with daily golf course maintenance operations, including mowing, trimming, and course setup
- Support turf management practices such as fertilization, aerification, topdressing, and pest control
- Assist with irrigation system monitoring, scheduling, troubleshooting, and repairs
- Maintain greens, trees, fairways, bunkers, and roughs to high-quality standards
- Operate, maintain, and oversee golf course equipment and machinery
- Assist in planning and executing course improvement projects
- Support record keeping, reporting, and data tracking related to turf health and maintenance practices
- Ensure compliance with safety procedures and environmental guidelines
- Assist in training and supervising grounds staff as needed
Required Qualifications
- Valid driver’s license required
- Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
- 2+ years of experience in golf course maintenance or turf management preferred
- Strong knowledge of turfgrass practices and agronomic principles
- Experience with irrigation systems and equipment operation
- Ability to work early mornings, at weekends, and holidays as needed
- Strong work ethics, attention to detail, and willingness to take initiative
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- NJ Pesticide License ( or ability to obtain one within 60 days of employment)
- Degree or certification in: (preferred)
- Turfgrass Management
- Agronomy
- Horticulture
- Environmental Science or related fields
- Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions
- Ability to stand, walk, and perform physical labor for extended periods
Why Shearon?
- Full-time, year-round employment
- Growth and advancement opportunities
- Stability and benefits
- Diverse work environments (commercial, institutional, athletic, golf, residential)
- In business since 1974
- Four headquarters
- Consistently ranked Top 10 family-owned landscape companies nationwide
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid holidays and time off
- Career development opportunities
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 – 50.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- Troon15
- Hampton Golf12
- Bobby Jones Links9
- Duininck Golf8
- Arcis Golf5
Top Industries Hiring
- Agriculture & Farming
- Hospitality & Tourism
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in golf course superintendent jobs.
- Two or more years of experience as an assistant superintendent or superintendent on a golf course
- State-issued pesticide applicator license with turf or ornamental category endorsement
- Degree or certificate in turfgrass management, agronomy, or a closely related field
- Proficiency operating and maintaining mowing equipment, aerators, and irrigation controllers
- Experience managing seasonal labor crews and scheduling maintenance activities year-round
- Golf Industry Show or GCSAA membership and continuing education credits preferred
Tips for Your Golf Course Superintendent Job Search
Lead your resume with turf data
Hiring managers want to see the acreage you managed, grass varieties you maintained, and equipment budgets you oversaw. Quantify your irrigation infrastructure, renovation projects, and crew size so your resume speaks the language of a golf operations director.
List every pesticide license you hold
Many postings require a state-issued pesticide applicator license, and some ask for Class A or specific category endorsements. Put all active licenses, their issuing state, and renewal dates near the top of your resume so a hiring committee doesn't have to hunt for them.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists golf course superintendent openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by facility type and budget tier
A private equity-owned resort posting and a municipal daily-fee posting will expect very different skill sets and budgets. Read each listing for maintenance budget ranges, staffing levels, and capital project mentions before applying so your cover letter reflects their actual operation.
Prepare for a working interview on the course
Many clubs invite finalists to walk the property with the green committee and answer diagnostic questions about turf conditions they observe. Practice narrating what you see on a course out loud, connecting symptoms to causes and proposing a corrective action plan on the spot.
Negotiate start date around agronomic timing
Start dates tied to seeding windows, overseeding schedules, or pre-season prep carry real operational consequences. If your preferred start date conflicts with a critical cultural practice at your current club, explain that trade-off clearly and propose a transition plan that protects both properties.
Golf Course Superintendent Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most golf course superintendents?
The companies hiring the most golf course superintendents right now include Troon, Hampton Golf, and Bobby Jones Links, with the largest share of openings in Florida, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Private club management groups and resort hospitality operators tend to post the highest volume of superintendent roles nationally.
How many golf course superintendent jobs are remote?
About 0% of golf course superintendent openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how hands-on the role is by nature. The sub-areas most likely to allow remote or reduced on-site work are regional agronomy consulting roles and corporate director-of-agronomy positions that oversee multiple properties rather than a single course.
How do you become a golf course superintendent?
Start by earning a turfgrass management or agronomy degree or certificate from an accredited program, then secure an entry-level equipment operator or spray technician position at a golf facility. Progress to assistant superintendent, build hands-on experience across multiple growing seasons, obtain your state pesticide applicator license, and pursue Golf Course Superintendents Association of America membership and continuing education to become a competitive candidate for a head superintendent role.
Can you get hired as a golf course superintendent with little experience?
Most superintendent postings require prior assistant superintendent experience, but smaller daily-fee or nine-hole municipal courses occasionally hire candidates who have strong equipment and spray technician backgrounds combined with a turfgrass degree. Targeting those facilities first, volunteering for renovation projects, and earning your pesticide license before you apply gives you the most credible path into a head role with a limited superintendent resume.
What does the golf course superintendent interview process look like?
Most clubs begin with a phone or video screen conducted by the HR manager or club general manager, followed by an on-site visit that includes a course walk with the green committee or board. Finalists are typically asked to present a maintenance philosophy, review the current agronomic program, and answer scenario questions about disease pressure, renovation timing, or budget management before a final offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to golf course superintendent jobs?
You can find and apply to golf course superintendent jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience and facility preference, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background and career goals.
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