WORK AT PURPLE HAWK

Love golf, enjoy working outdoors, and take pride in a job well done? Purple Hawk Country Club is looking for a hands-on Golf Course Superintendent who leads by example, enjoys working alongside the grounds crew, and takes pride in delivering great course conditions.

Position Summary
Purple Hawk Country Club is seeking a hands-on Golf Course Superintendent to lead the care and maintenance of its golf course and grounds. This role is ideal for a hardworking, practical leader who leads by example, enjoys working alongside the grounds crew, and takes pride in maintaining excellent course conditions. The successful candidate will have strong turf management and equipment skills, good people skills, and the ability to build a dependable team that works well together. The Superintendent is responsible for daily grounds operations, staff leadership, equipment and golf cart maintenance, budgeting, and regulatory compliance.

The Superintendent reports directly to the Board of Directors and collaborates with the
Head Golf Professional to support club goals and provide a quality golf experience for
members and guests.

Essential Responsibilities
Course & Grounds Management

• Perform and oversee daily golf course and grounds work, including mowing, turf care, irrigation, fertilization, aeration, pest control, bunker preparation, and tee and green care.
• Regularly inspect the course and grounds to assess conditions, identify issues, set priorities, and ensure work meets club standards.
• Maintain the golf course, practice facilities, landscaping, parking areas, cart paths, and other club grounds.
• Manage irrigation and implement appropriate turf management and integrate pest management practices.
• Plan and coordinate course improvements, renovations, and projects, including work performed by outside contractors.
• Recommend long-term course improvements, equipment needs, and capital investments to the Board.

Grounds Crew Leadership

• Lead by example through a strong work ethic, hands-on involvement, and a willingness to work alongside the grounds crew.
• Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate employees; establish clear expectations and accountability.
• Build a positive, respectful, safety-focused team that communicates well, works collaboratively, and takes pride in its work.
• Assign daily work, monitor results, coach employees, and address performance or teamwork concerns promptly.

Equipment, Golf Carts & Facilities

• Oversee the care, maintenance, and repair of grounds equipment and the golf
• cart fleet.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs when practical; coordinate
• vendor service when specialized repairs are needed. Ensure equipment and
• carts are safe, properly maintained, and stored appropriately.
• Manage equipment purchases, service schedules, supplies, and inventory.

Budgeting & Administration

• Develop and manage annual operating and capital budgets for golf course and grounds operations.
• Monitor expenses, control costs, and allocate staff, equipment, and supplies effectively.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment maintenance, inventory, pesticide applications, irrigation, and other required activities.
• Communicate course conditions, staffing needs, projects, and budget considerations to the Board in a timely manner.

Safety, Licensing & Compliance

• Maintain compliance with applicable employment, workplace safety environmental, and pesticide regulations.
• Maintain required permits, licenses, training, and records.
• All work requiring a license must be performed in compliance with applicable licensing requirements.
• Ensure the safe handling, storage, application, and disposal of chemicals and other regulated materials.

Communication & Planning

• Work collaboratively with the Board of Directors and Head Golf Professional.
• Participate in board or committee meetings as requested and contribute to long-term course planning.
• Stay current on golf course management practices through relevant professional development and continuing education.

Qualifications & Desired Attributes

• Experience in golf course maintenance, turf grass management, landscaping, or groundskeeping. Experience as a Golf Course Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent.
• Knowledge of turf grass management, irrigation, pesticide applications, and equipment maintenance.
• Strong work ethic and a hands-on approach to leadership.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to develop cohesive, dependable team.
• Practical problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Commitment to safety, teamwork, accountability, and high-quality course conditions.
• Hold a valid non-commercial pesticide applicator license or obtain the required license within 90 days of employment.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Ability to work early mornings, weekends, holidays, and varying schedules as seasonal operations require.
• Ability to perform physical work outdoors in changing weather conditions, including walking, bending, and lifting.
• Ability to safely operate golf course equipment, machinery, and tools.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $65,000–$80,000 (ability for higher base for experienced Superintendents), along with performance based annual incentive.
• Flexible employment options: full-time or nine-month seasonal
• Benefits include paid time off, including one week during the golf season; Earned sick and safe time; Minnesota Paid Leave; professional development and association dues; and golf privileges.