Golf Course Superintendent

position

kentucky state parks is pleased to offer an opportunity to maintain and oversee a beautiful eastern kentucky golf course designed by arthur hills in louisa, kentucky. We are currently accepting applications for the golf course superintendent position at yatesville lake state park golf course. This is a full‑time position, offering numerous benefits with the commonwealth of kentucky. If you inquire about this job, ask about the department of parks “park familiarization program” for full‑time employees.

this position performs the duties of golf course superintendent for this picturesque golf course. The candidate with the appropriate experience and education will lead a group of golf course maintenance personnel to perform all tasks necessary to maintain and improve a very good golf course. This position requires a motivated individual that will employ a “hands‑on” leadership style and someone that enjoys performing all the tasks required to present our guests with an exceptional golfing experience.

• responsible for all phases of golf maintenance and agronomic operations, cost control, and personnel.
• supervises employees and assists in the care and maintenance of the turf, ornamental plants, shrubs, trees, and wetlands on the facility grounds.
• develops and implements maintenance work plans on a daily/weekly/annual basis to meet agronomic needs of the golf course with consideration to golfer usage and other guest related activities.
• oversees the use and maintenance of the golf course irrigation system and all turf maintenance equipment.
• creates and manages the golf course maintenance budget to control costs and optimize the quality of the golf product within the parameters of a budget.
• recruits, hires, and supervises golf maintenance staff.
• oversees all in‑house projects required to manage the golf course and provides close oversight of all projects involving outside contractors.

• graduate of a college or university with an associate degree in plant science, turf management, or related field.
• three years as a golf course superintendent or assistant golf course superintendent in addition to a certificate of turfgrass management from an accredited university can substitute for the required education.
• one year experience as an assistant golf course superintendent.
• valid driver’s license and kentucky pesticide applicator license within three months of employment.
• must maintain any required licensure, certification, or other credentials for the length of employment.
• ability to work outdoors, use potentially toxic materials, travel, overtime, weekends.

compensation is based on a 37.5‑hour workweek, with compensated overtime. A 5% salary increase after nine‑month probationary period. 11 paid holidays, voting leave, professional organization dues provided. Uniforms, paid health and life insurance, ample vacation and sick leave, holiday pay, retirement, and optional deferred compensation plan. State employee benefits information can be found at

important – an official application must be completed prior to the Final date to receive applications of march 17, 2026 at 7 pm est and can be done at  Search for golf course superintendent. Attaching your resume to the application program is encouraged but it does not replace the details in the application. The application must be completed fully, as that information is evaluated by the personnel cabinet to determine if applicants meet the minimum qualifications.

employees in this class may be required to maintain a valid driver’s license and drive a licensed vehicle. Applicants and employees may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check. Employees who perform job duties that may require contact with offenders in the custody or supervision of the department of corrections or with youth in the care, custody, or supervision of the department of juvenile justice must meet qualifications pursuant to the federal prison rape elimination act, 28 c.f.r. § 115.17 and 115.317.

the commonwealth of kentucky does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are provided upon request. Equal opportunity employer m/f/d.