Superintendent​/General Manager

The University of Denver Golf Club at Highlands Ranch is an 18-hole, semi-private golf facility nestled in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, offering sweeping views of the Rocky Mountain front range. Designed by three-time U.S. Open champion Hale Irwin, its par-72 layout features expansive bent grass greens often regarded among the region’s finest. Originally gifted to the University of Denver in 2012 by the Ron Moore family, the property supports both student engagement and community access in line with the university’s public‑good mission.

The course also serves as the home for DU’s Division I men’s and women’s varsity golf teams, weaving competitive collegiate sport into its identity. In addition to tee times and membership opportunities, Highlands Ranch offers instruction, junior programs, leagues, tournaments, and a dining venue (“The Grill”), all contributing to a full‑service golf experience for both members and the public.

The Golf Course Superintendent at Denver Golf Club at Highlands Ranch is responsible for the comprehensive management, maintenance, and presentation of all club properties, including the golf course, practice facilities, clubhouse grounds, landscaped areas, and open and undeveloped spaces. This role oversees all agronomic and operational functions such as turf care, irrigation, construction and renovation projects, pest and fertilizer programs, and environmental stewardship.

The Superintendent develops and manages annual maintenance and capital budgets, directs a professional grounds team, and ensures compliance with all safety and environmental regulations. In addition to maintaining the highest standards of course conditioning and playability, the position requires strong leadership, fiscal accountability, and effective communication with club and university leadership. The Superintendent represents Denver Golf Club at Highlands Ranch with professionalism, contributing to its reputation for excellence and supporting its long‑term strategic goals.

Facility Oversight

• Manages and maintains all Denver Golf Club at Highlands Ranch properties, including the golf course, practice facilities, clubhouse grounds, landscaped areas, on‑course restrooms, open, and undeveloped areas.

Course Maintenance & Agronomy

• Oversees all aspects of golf course construction, renovation, and daily maintenance of tees, fairways, and greens.
• Manages seeding, turf care, and landscape maintenance, including planting, cultivating, pruning, and caring for trees, shrubs, and plants.
• Applies expert knowledge of fertilizers, soil conditioners, herbicides, and pest management to ensure course health and sustainability.
• Maintains and manages drainage and irrigation systems, including wells, pumps, and automated controls.

Irrigation Management

• Oversees all irrigation operations, including system maintenance, budget management, software programs, and coordination with external water agencies.

Budgeting & Financial Management

• Develops and manages annual maintenance and capital budgets in alignment with the club’s long‑range plans and maintenance standards.
• Approves maintenance expenditures and enforces cost‑control measures to keep operating and capital expenses within approved budgets.

Staff Leadership

• Recruits, trains, and supervises the maintenance staff.
• Directs daily work activities and holds authority to hire and terminate personnel as necessary.
• Promotes a culture of accountability, safety, and professional development among team members.

Recordkeeping & Compliance

• Maintains accurate records for payroll, inventory, weather, maintenance schedules, pesticide and fertilizer applications, and related documentation.
• Ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations related to course maintenance and chemical use.

Operations Oversight

• Schedules and routes personnel and equipment to meet daily objectives efficiently.
• Conducts regular inspections of the golf course and facilities to evaluate performance standards and identify areas for improvement.

Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Enforces safety protocols and environmental standards to ensure the well‑being of staff, guests,…