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 courses 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 NOTsubject 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 theCity of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

• A bachelors 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.

We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.

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 drivers 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 Colorados climate.

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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