Golf Course Superintendent DoubleTree by Hilton Front Royal – Front Royal, VA

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Golf Course Superintendent

DoubleTree by Hilton Front Royal – Front Royal, VA

Salary

$85,000 – $95,000 + Benefits

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on

Golf Course Superintendent

to lead all aspects of agronomy, course maintenance, and grounds operations at our golf facility located at

DoubleTree by Hilton Front Royal

.

This is a

high-impact leadership role

responsible for delivering exceptional course conditions while aligning with the broader guest experience of a full-service hospitality environment. The Superintendent will oversee daily operations, long-term turf health, and team performance to ensure the course consistently meets quality, playability, and aesthetic standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of
• golf course maintenance and agronomic operations
• , ensuring exceptional turf quality and course presentation
• Develop and execute
• annual maintenance plans, budgets, and capital improvement initiatives
• Manage daily operations including
• irrigation, fertilization, chemical applications, mowing practices, and pest control
• Ensure proper
• mixing, calibration, and application
• of fertilizers and chemicals in compliance with all regulations
• Maintain full compliance with
• local, state, and federal environmental and safety regulations
• Monitor turf health and course conditions, proactively identifying and resolving issues
• Lead and develop the grounds team, including
• hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management
• Oversee maintenance of all equipment and coordinate with vendors and service providers
• Collaborate with hotel leadership to support
• guest experience, events, and golf operations
• Implement cost control measures while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency
• Provide regular reporting on course conditions, operational performance, and budget adherence

Leadership & Team Oversight

Directly supervise team members including

Assistant Superintendent

Grounds Crew / Equipment Operators

Irrigation Technician

Maintenance Staff

Foster a

• positive, team-oriented culture
• focused on accountability, safety, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in
• golf course maintenance
• , including experience as a Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent
• Strong knowledge of
• turf management, agronomy, irrigation systems, and chemical applications
• Proven ability to manage
• budgets, labor, and operational costs
• Experience leading teams in a
• hands-on, fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with leadership, team members, and external partners

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree or certification in
• Agronomy, Turf Management, Horticulture, or related field

Experience in a

hospitality or resort environment

Knowledge of

• Mid-Atlantic climate and turf conditions
• Experience supporting
• event-driven or high-traffic courses

Certifications / Licenses

Valid Driver’s License

Pesticide Applicator License (or ability to obtain)

Compensation & Benefits

Salary

$85,000 – $95,000 (commensurate with experience)

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off + Holidays
• Opportunity to lead and shape course operations within a growing hospitality portfolio

Why This Role

• This is an opportunity to take ownership of a golf operation within a
• full-service Hilton property
• , where course quality directly impacts the overall guest experience. You’ll play a key role in elevating both the course and the broader property offering.