Golf Course Superintendent

Golf Course Superintendent

Salary

$91,476.71 - $109,815.98 Annually

Location

Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services - City of Colorado Springs, CO

Job Type

Classified - Full Time

Job Number

18335

Division

Parks, Rec & Cultural Svc

Department

Golf - Patty Jewett

Opening Date

09/11/2026

Closing Date

10/2/2026 4:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

Exempt

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Description / Position Overview

Golf Course Superintendent

The City of Colorado Springs Golf Division is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking golf course management professional to serve as Golf Course Superintendent at Patty Jewett Golf Course, one of the oldest continuously operated public courses west of the Mississippi. Featuring 27 holes, a pro shop, restaurant, and driving range, Patty Jewett is a historic community asset that has served generations of residents and visitors.

The City continues to invest in the course's long-term sustainability and playability, including a modern Toro Lynx irrigation system installed in 2025. The ideal candidate will combine strong agronomic knowledge with effective leadership, solid fiscal management, and a dedication to delivering exceptional playing conditions and customer service in a high-volume municipal environment.

Work Schedule: During the golfing season Monday through Friday 5:00am - 1:30pm. The schedule shifts to 6:00am-2:30pm during the shoulder seasons and winter months. Employee will be expected to work rotating weekend shifts, in addition to scheduled holidays.

• This position is NOT subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year. *

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As Golf Course Superintendent, you will:

• Plan, direct, and oversee the maintenance and conditioning of Patty Jewett Golf Course to provide safe, consistent, and high-quality playing conditions across all 27 holes and clubhouse grounds.
• Lead, supervise, evaluate, and develop assistant superintendents, the equipment mechanic, and seasonal maintenance staff while establishing clear expectations and performance standards.
• Establish and implement annual and seasonal maintenance priorities, determine the work to be completed, and identify the personnel, equipment, materials, and financial resources needed to accomplish the work.
• Develop and administer the golf course maintenance budget, monitor expenditures, approve purchases and employee time, maintain required records, and plan for equipment replacement and capital improvement needs.
• Oversee turf management, irrigation water use, cultural practices, fertilizer and pesticide applications, course setup, and golf course improvement projects.
• Coordinate with the Golf Division Manager and golf operations staff regarding course conditions, maintenance schedules, tournaments, projects, regulatory requirements, and operational priorities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in turfgrass management, agronomy, horticulture, plant science, or a related field.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in golf course maintenance, including experience as an assistant golf course superintendent or in a comparable role.
• Two years of administrator and/or supervisor experience managing performance and supporting employee training and development.
• Be a GCSAA (Golf Course Superintendents Association of America) Class A member within 3 years of hire.
• Possess upon hire a Pesticide Applicator License.

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.

• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Experience developing and managing operating budgets, monitoring expenditures, purchasing materials and equipment, and planning for equipment replacement and golf course improvement projects.
• Experience managing a high-volume, 27-hole public-access resort, private club, or similarly complex golf facility.
• Experience with modern irrigation systems and central control, including Toro Lynx Central Control and Toro irrigation equipment.
• Experience planning and executing golf course renovation, construction, capital improvement, or major infrastructure projects, including coordination with contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience establishing golf course maintenance priorities, allocating resources, developing employees, controlling costs, and maintaining consistent playing conditions.
• Strong knowledge of cool-season turfgrass management, irrigation and water conservation, integrated pest management, regulatory compliance, and turf management practices applicable to Colorado's climate.

Additional Information

Please contact Shereen Ross at Shereen.Ross@coloradodosprings.gov with any questions about this position.

Environmental Conditions

Frequency

Primary Work Environment

Outdoors

Extreme Temperature

Frequently

Wetness and Humidity

Frequently

Respiratory Hazards

Frequently

Noise and Vibrations

Frequently

Physical Hazards

Frequently

Mechanical and/or Electrical Hazards

Continuously

Exposure to Communicable Diseases

Frequently

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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01

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• Less than high school
• High School diploma or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or above

02

How many years of relevant experience do you possess?

• Less than one year
• One or more years
• Two or more years
• Three or more years
• Four or more years
• Five or more years
• Six or more years
• Seven or more years
• Eight or more years
• Nine or more years
• Ten or more years

03

Do you have at least two (2) years of administrator and/or supervisory experience?

• Yes
• No

04

Please explain your experience in detail, including your role and where you gained the experience. Please type N/A if not applicable.

05

Do you currently possess a valid Pesticide Applicator License?

• Yes
• No

06

Are you currently a GCSAA (Golf Course Superintendents Association of America) Class A member, or are you willing to become a member within three (3) years of hire?

• Yes, I am currently a GCSAA Class A member
• No, I am not currently a GCSAA Class A member but am willing to become one within three (3) years of hire.
• No, I am not currently a GCSAA Class A member and am NOT willing to become one within three (3) years of hire.

07

Do you possess a valid, or willing to obtain, and maintain upon hire, a non-probationary Colorado driver's license not subject to restrictions?

• Yes
• No

08

Which of the following areas of experience do you possess? Select all that apply.

• Developing and managing operating budgets, monitoring expenditures, purchasing materials and equipment, and planning for equipment replacement and golf course improvement projects
• Managing a high-volume, 27-hole public-access resort, private club, or similarly complex golf facility
• Modern irrigation systems and central control, including Toro Lynx Central Control and Toro irrigation equipment
• Planning and executing golf course renovation, construction, capital improvement, or major infrastructure projects, including coordination with contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders
• Establishing golf course maintenance priorities, allocating resources, developing employees, controlling costs, and maintaining consistent playing conditions
• Cool-season turfgrass management, irrigation and water conservation, integrated pest management, regulatory compliance, and turf management practices applicable to Colorado's climate
• None of the above

09

Please explain your experience in detail, including your role and where you gained the experience. Please type N/A if not applicable.

Required Question

Employer City of Colorado Springs

Address 30 South Nevada Avenue, Suite 301

Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903

Phone (719) 385-5125

Website http://www.coloradosprings.gov