Description

Shadow Valley is an 18-hole private golf club within a 540 acre gated community in Rogers, Arkansas. The course plays throughout rolling terrain enclosed with trees and water features creating challenging microclimates.

The club has a thriving and young membership providing the means for continual improvements to golf course and clubhouse grounds. Shadow Valley Country Club is committed to providing exception playing conditions year-round.

We are seeking a detail-oriented individual with a passion for golf course management. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, ability to prioritize expectations of facilities, a deep understanding of turfgrass management, and the ability to motivate and inspire a large team to achieve excellence.

Course Details

Putting Greens: L93 Bentgrass

Collars/Surrounds: HGT Bluegrass

Tee Tops: HGT Bluegrass or 419 Bermuda

Fairways/Approaches: Meyers Zoysia

Primary Rough: 419 Bermuda

Secondary Rough: 419 Bermuda and Tall Fescue/Bluegrass

Irrigation: RainBird 2-wire Stratus II

130 Acres of Maintained Turf

Staff: 9 Full Time ( Including Assistant, Second Assistant, Mechanic), 3-4 Seasonal

Club Details

Private: Golf, Racquet, or Social Membership Tiers

Initiation Fee: $9500.00

Golf Dues: Monthly $550.00

Driving Range and Short Game Facilities with Trackman Range

Indoor/Outdoor Racquet Courts

Swimming Pool and Playgrounds

Fishing Ponds

Position Details

Title: Superintendent

Reports To: Director of Grounds

Supervises: Agronomy Team

The Superintendent is entrusted with the care, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the golf course, practice facilities, and surrounding grounds. This individual will serve as a hands-on leader, responsible for ensuring pristine playing conditions, environmental stewardship, and innovative agronomic practices that reflect the high standards of Shadow Valley and its membership.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the maintenance and care of the golf course and clubhouse grounds, including greens, tees, fairways, roughs, bunkers, and landscaping.
• Assists in preparing and maintaining the annual golf course maintenance budget and capital plans.
• Develop and implement agronomic programs for turf grass health, pest control, irrigation, and water management.
• Supervise maintenance staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Conduct regular inspections to identify areas for improvement in turf quality, drainage, playability and aesthetics.

• 2 or 4 year degree in Turfgrass Management or related field
• Strong knowledge in irrigation systems - operations and troubleshooting.
• 3+ years of experience as golf course superintendent or 6+ years as led assistant superintendent
• Experience in the transition zone climate.
• Thrives and handles high expectations of course and self.
• Current pesticide license or ability to obtain.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and/or holidays.

Email resume and cover letter containing why Shadow Valley is a good fit for you, how Shadow Valley will benefit from your employment, and why the change at this point in your career to Ethan Charles at gcsuperintendent@shadowvalleyinfo.com.