Golf Course Superintendent Indian Hill Club

Indian Hill Club, one of the Midwest’s most respected private clubs, is seeking an accomplished Golf Course Superintendent to lead its golf course maintenance operation. This position is open due to a planned retirement, offering a rare opportunity to step into a well-supported, highly regarded operation with a strong culture, engaged membership, and a long-term vision for excellence.

The Golf Course Superintendent reports directly to the General Manager/Chief Operating Officer and plays a central leadership role in maintaining high quality playing conditions while developing people, systems, and future leaders.

The role is ideal for a Superintendent seeking long-term stability at a premier club, or a highly experienced leader ready to guide a major renovation while building the next generation of turf professionals. The Club has had only two superintendents over the last 70 years.

Indian Hill Club is a private, member-owned club grounded in tradition, stewardship, and long-term excellence. The Club values strong governance, professional leadership, and a consistently high-quality member experience across all areas of operation.

With a culture rooted in integrity and thoughtful decision-making, Indian Hill honors its history while remaining intentional about its future – focused on preservation, continuous improvement, and relevance for generations to come.

• Annual Rounds: 18,300 (no Monday outings)
• Maintenance Budget: $2.0M operating
• Capital Budget:
  Variable (approx. $280K in 2025)
• Staffing: 7 Full-Time Employees, 20 Seasonal Employees
• Recent Projects:
  Maintenance Facility and site improvements in 2022, Major clubhouse renovation completed Fall 2025
• Future Projects:
  Golf course renovation in the initial planning stages
• Equipment:
  Purchase program
• Green Committee: 12 members. 2 meetings per year.

• Seek to understand the property, culture, and expectations of Indian Hill Club.
• Build strong relationships with staff, members, and fellow department leaders.
• Evaluate current operating systems and procedures.
• Make thoughtful, incremental improvements to enhance efficiency, consistency, and team effectiveness.

• Humble leader, who respects the traditions of a classic golf course and club
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Team-first mindset with a passion for developing people.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and operationally disciplined.
• Driven to continually improve systems, conditions, and culture.
• Strong water management and drainage practices
• Familiar with Midwest climates, and has strong agronomic aptitude
• Builds trust with the GM/COO and a Green Committee, and continues to bring forth practical and innovative ideas to advance the golf course and department
• Passionate about the game of golf with a high Golf IQ
• Takes pride in developing team members, with a proven track record of developing interns to assistants and beyond
• Steward of IHC’s financial investments and upgrades to ensure optimal member experience
• Pre-renovation planning, execution and post-renovation turf conditioning experience
• Leverages advanced maintenance practices and technology to improve and inform decision-makingli>
• Highly attentive to detail and proactive
• Continuous learner

• Agronomy & Course Conditions
• Deliver consistent, high-quality playing conditions aligned with member expectations.
• Develop and execute agronomic programs for bentgrass, Poa annua, and native grass areas.
• Oversee water management, fertility, pest control, and environmental stewardship using BMP-aligned practices.
• Lead preparation and planning for a future golf course renovation.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a…