Description

Overview

Golf Course Superintendent 

Williamsburg National Golf Club - Williamsburg, Virginia 

Reports to: Director of Agronomy

 

Facility Overview - Williamsburg National Golf Club is a premier 36-hole golf facility located in Williamsburg, Virginia, featuring two distinct championship golf courses and a full practice facility. Our operation includes A1/A4 bent grass greens on the Yorktown course and Champion G12 ultra dwarf bermudagrass greens on the Jamestown, providing a unique and progressive agronomic environment focused on delivering firm, fast, and consistent playing conditions. Williamsburg National continues to invest heavily in its golf courses, agronomic programs, equipment fleet, and team development. Our maintenance operation emphasizes modern turf management practices, data-driven decision making, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement while maintaining a strong hospitality-centered culture. We believe our club is more than just great golf-it is an experience.

Our vision  is to be "#1 in Fun," delivering a truly unique club and customer experience through inspired employees committed to sincere and welcoming hospitality.

Our mission  is centered around cultivating a comfortable and welcoming club life where members and guests can escape everyday life and enjoy exceptional service from employees dedicated to enriching the lives of others as well as their own. Every team member plays an important role in delivering this experience.

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Our vision  is to be "#1 in Fun," delivering a truly unique club and customer experience through inspired employees committed to sincere and welcoming hospitality.

Our mission  is centered around cultivating a comfortable and welcoming club life where members and guests can escape everyday life and enjoy exceptional service from employees dedicated to enriching the lives of others as well as their own. Every team member plays an important role in delivering this experience.

Our Culture & Values  At Williamsburg National, our team operates with five core values that guide everything we do:

•        Have Fun - Attitude is everything. We bring energy and positivity to our work every day.

•        Hospitality - We make fans through welcoming, friendly, and sincere service.

•        Profitability - We operate efficiently, measure performance to drive growth, and use creativity and innovation to solve challenges cost-effectively.

•        Integrity - We act with honesty, accountability, fairness, and respect. Innovation - We embrace change, think creatively, and continuously seek better ways to serve our members, guests, and team.

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Position Summary

The Golf Course Superintendent will work directly with the Director of Agronomy to oversee daily golf course operations, lead and develop staff, and execute both short- and long-term agronomic plans across the property. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for maintaining exceptional course conditions while fostering a positive, accountable, and team-oriented culture. The position offers the opportunity to work within a progressive agronomic operation utilizing modern technologies, advanced cultural practices, and collaborative leadership. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, highly motivated, and passionate about the profession with a strong desire to grow within an innovative operation focused on both agronomic excellence and team development. This role is ideal for a current Assistant Superintendent or Superintendent seeking an opportunity within a high-standard operation that values professional growth, strong support systems, and quality of life.

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Reporting Structure - This position will report directly to the Director of Agronomy

How to Apply Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume outlining their experience and qualifications.

Applications and resumes may be submitted to: 

Jeremy Waddell Director of Agronomy jwaddell@carltonhospitality.com

Williamsburg National Golf Club is committed to creating a positive workplace culture where employees are empowered to grow, innovate, and help make Williamsburg National "the place to be."

Experience Required

Qualifications

• Degree or certificate in Turfgrass Management or related field preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years of golf course maintenance experience; supervisory experience preferred
• Knowledge of both cool- and warm-season turfgrass management programs
• Experience with irrigation systems, water management practices, and repair techniques
• Familiarity with modern turf management technologies and data platforms
• Understanding of budgeting and aligning short- and long-term operational goals
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and team-building skills
• Virginia pesticide applicator's license or ability to obtain
• Passion for the game of golf and providing exceptional playing conditions
• Opportunity to work within a progressive, team-focused agronomic operation committed to long-term success and employee development

Essential Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities
Oversee and execute daily golf course maintenance operations

• Schedule, train, mentor, and lead staff to meet conditioning and presentation
  standards
• Manage and implement agronomic programs including fertility, plant protectants,
  moisture management, and cultural practices
• Utilize modern technologies and data platforms including moisture monitoring, GPS
  sprayers, irrigation software, and digital scheduling/reporting systems
• Monitor course conditions and adjust practices based on data, weather, and real-time
  observations
• Assist with irrigation management, water-use efficiency, and system troubleshooting/repair
• Support capital improvement projects and long-term course enhancement initiatives
  Assist with budgeting, inventory management, and resource allocation
• Promote and reinforce a strong, positive, hospitality-driven team culture
  Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with environmental
  and OSHA standards
• Build relationships within the industry through vendors, manufacturers, and local/state superintendent associations
• Reinforce a culture of accountability and ownership throughout the operation

Benefits

Compensation & Benefits

• $75,000-90,000 DOE
• Health insurance benefits
• Continuing education and professional development support
• Local and national association dues/conference support
• Golf privileges
• Paid time off
• Uniform allowance