Golf Course Superintendent, Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park Golf Course

About Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park Golf Course

Pennyrile Forest State Park Golf Course offers a scenic and relaxing round of golf amid the rolling terrain of western Kentucky. Carved through the heart of Pennyrile Forest, the 18-hole course is surrounded by mature hardwoods, gently sloping fairways, and a peaceful natural setting that reflects the park’s rugged beauty. Players of all skill levels will enjoy the course’s thoughtful layout, which blends open stretches with wooded holes to provide both challenge and playability. The Kentucky State Parks feature striking landscapes, nationally recognized golf courses, expansive lakes, and lodges that combine historic charm with modern conveniences.

As the largest operator of golf courses in Kentucky, we have successfully recruited and hired Superintendents and other key golf course maintenance professionals from across the U.S. who have found our family-oriented team a great fit for their careers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of golf maintenance and agronomic operations, cost control, and personnel.
• Supervise employees and assist in the care and maintenance of turf, ornamental plants, shrubs, trees, and wetlands on the facility grounds.
• Develop and implement maintenance work plans on a daily, weekly, and annual basis to meet agronomic needs while considering golfer usage and guest-related activities.
• Oversee the use and maintenance of the golf course irrigation system and all turf maintenance equipment (mowers, sprayers, tractors, aerators, utility vehicles, golf carts, etc.).
• Create and manage the golf course maintenance budget to control costs and optimize quality within budget parameters.
• Recruit, hire, and supervise golf maintenance staff.
• Oversee all in-house projects required to manage the golf course and provide close oversight of projects involving outside contractors.
• Work is typically performed outdoors and involves the use of potentially toxic materials such as insecticides, fungicides, and fertilizers.
• Some travel required for turf and department meetings and conferences.
• Overtime and weekends required periodically.

Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment.
• Must obtain a Kentucky Pesticide Applicator License (N-18) within three months of employment by passing the test administered by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture.
• Must maintain any required licensure, certification, or other credentials for the length of employment.

Qualifications

Education Requirement: Graduate of a college or university with an associate degree in plant science, turf management, or a related field. Three years as a Golf Course Superintendent or Assistant Golf Course Superintendent, in addition to a Certificate of Turfgrass Management from an accredited university, can substitute for the required education.

Experience: One year of experience as an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent.

Benefits

• Compensation based on a 37.5-hour workweek, with compensated overtime.
• 5% salary increase after a nine-month probationary period.
• 11 paid holidays and voting leave.
• Professional organization dues provided.
• Uniforms provided.
• Paid health and life insurance.
• Ample vacation and sick leave.
• Holiday pay.
• Retirement benefits.
• Optional deferred compensation plan.

State employee benefits information can be found at: Kentucky Personnel Cabinet.

Pay

Salary based on education and experience.