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Hartland, WI
Golf Course Superintendent
ABOUT CHENEQUA COUNTRY CLUB
ABOUT CHENEQUA COUNTRY CLUB
Hartland, WI | Chenequa Country Club is in the beautiful Lake Country area of Waukesha County, approximately 30 minutes from Milwaukee. Overlooking Beaver Lake and surrounded by the unique lakes and kettles of the Kettle Moraine Valley, Chenequa Country Club was established in 1911 and has been home to generations of families and has a current membership of 395.
Over the years there have been many changes at Chenequa; additions to the course, physical improvements to the grounds and clubhouse, and a gradual increase in the number of members who call Chenequa "My Club." Today, our course covers 174 treed and rolling acres. We enjoy playing off manicured bent grass fairways and greens outlined by bluegrass surrounds and Cedar Lake sand traps. We enjoy playing tennis on four asphalt and three clay courts which some call the "best clay courts in Wisconsin." We relish fine food and drink in our recently renovated and expanded clubhouse. In the late afternoons, we sit with friends on the wide deck overlooking our private beachfront and watch the afternoon shadows glide across our 1000 feet of frontage out onto Beaver Lake.
Chenequa Country Club Values:
Family-Focused Community: We are dedicated to creating a welcoming and family-friendly environment for all.
Pursuit of Excellence: We are committed to maintaining high standards in our facilities, programs, and member experiences, continually striving for improvement while honoring our rich traditions and enhancing safety and service. Hospitality is at the heart of every interaction.
Commitment to Integrity: We uphold the highest standards of honesty, transparency, fairness, and mutual respect in all our interactions, ensuring a trustworthy and consistent experience for members, staff, and guests
CLUB DETAILS
CLUB DETAILS
Access & Ownership: Private, Member-Owned
Membership: 395 Total (316 Golf Access, 79 Social Non-Golf Access)
Average Annual Rounds: 15,500
Outside Outings: Traditionally 6-7, no more than two per month
Cart Fleet: 51 ClubCar Tempo Electric Cars/Two ClubCar Carryall Cars
Primary Golf Season: April 1-November 15
Golf Course Maintenance Operating Facts:
Operating Budget: $1.1mm
Number of Holes: 18
Tee Turfgrass: Bent/Poa
Fairway Turfgrass: Bent/Poa
Greens Turfgrass: Bent/Poa
Rough Turfgrass: Blue/Rye Mix
Bunkers On Course: 45
Penalty Areas w/ Water Feature: 6
Number of Tee Boxes: 74
Equipment Platform: Largely Toro mower assortment
Other Golf Amenities: Practice range w/ four teeing areas, teaching tee, two short game areas, indoor simulator
POSITION OVERVIEW
POSITION OVERVIEW
Title: Golf Course Superintendent
Reports to: Director of Golf & Athletics
Supervises: Approximately 22 Staff Members (Assistant Golf Course Superintendent, Mechanic, Landscaping team members, Seasonal team members)
Position Description: The Golf Course Superintendent has the responsibility for the day-to-day maintenance and agronomic operations of the golf course and the club property. Chenequa Country Club is looking for an energetic, team-building leader with a passion for continual improvement. The golf course superintendent will be culture-oriented and communicative with the membership on the vision for the golf course. Superb playing conditions across all aspects of the golf course should be the result of a well-developed and efficient policies and procedures template.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Golf Course Maintenance
Responsible for all phases of golf course maintenance as well as all green space areas of the Club and the beach area
Oversees the care and maintenance of all turf, all practice areas, ornamental plants, trees and shrubs on the facility grounds
Directs and assists the team on the planting of new vegetation, the replacement, spraying, pruning and trimming of trees and shrubs, preparation of soil beds for aesthetic plantings
Manages an efficient water usage plan for irrigation and provides reporting on annual water usage
Works closely with the Head Golf Professional on any issues related to golf programming and golf course maintenance
Plans and assists in the direction of any construction projects relating to the grounds
Supervises and participates in the safe application and recording of chemical applications on the Club’s grounds in compliance with all local, state and federal regulations
Schedules maintenance practices around member play to maximize efficiency
Team Management
Recruits, trains and supervises all maintenance team members. Conducts and documents yearly team member reviews
Develops and implements efficient labor usage practices and policies that are consistent with the Club’s vision
Creates a successful culture through effective leadership and team member empowerment
Equipment Maintenance & Safety
Develops a thorough preventative maintenance schedule for all equipment
Maintains records and completes required reporting and stays current on all appropriate licensing and permitting
Oversees team members in proper and safe operation of all equipment. Makes recommendations relating to additional or replacement capital equipment
Provides technical, operational and safety training for team members to ensure the team is working within all OSHA, Club, state and federal guidelines
Conduct yearly equipment assessments
Budgeting
Develops a yearly operational and capital budget along with a flexible long term operational and capital budget vision
Supervises and controls all maintenance expenses associated with the golf course maintenance operations, including grounds maintenance payroll, supplies, chemicals and fertilizers
Evaluates all areas of maintenance programs to find efficiency opportunities in labor utilization and equipment utilization
Communication & Continuing Improvement
Develop and deliver regularly scheduled communication to the membership about golf course maintenance practices
Stay current with all technological advancements within the golf course maintenance industry and implement where appropriate
Develop and follow a continual improvement model for the entire maintenance team
Seek higher education opportunities that will elevate maintenance practices
Participate in new member orientation events and play golf with members when appropriate and approved
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Including, but not limited to, the following:
Minimum of 3-5 years as Superintendent or Lead Asst. Superintendent at a high-end facility
Proven experience providing exceptional golfing conditions daily
Proactive, high energy, collaborative leader, a team builder
Experience with golf course restoration/renovation/grow-in
A history of developing a positive, employee-centric work culture
A history of mentoring team members and advancing their careers
Strong relationship builder with a history of excellent relations with their Golf professional staff and club leadership
Strong observational skills and detail-oriented
Confident, take-charge leader
GCSAA member
Strong budget management with success in labor efficiency
Excellent communication skills with both club and team members
Takes ownership of property
A creative turf manager with strong agronomic skills in the cool season zone – stays current with advances in turf technology, irrigation management, and equipment maintenance
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The club will provide compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience and qualifications. This includes but is not limited to:
Salary: $109,000-$129,000 annually (12-month position)
National & Chapter GCSAA dues
Paid time off
Education & Industry Trade Shows allowance
Relocation allowance
Bonus structure
401K
Health and Dental per CCC policies
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
All applications MUST be submitted through the PGA of America's Career Services Department as described below.
Resume deadline is December 5th, 2025 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time
Combine your cover letter, resume, references, and any supporting documents into one (1) PDF document with the following file naming convention: Last Name, First Name, Chenequa Country Club, Golf Course Superintendent
Please address all correspondence to - Mr. Bill Graham, PGA | Director of Golf & Athletics | Chenequa Country Club
Jeff Ellingson, PGA, and Jim West, PGA are leading this search, please contact them with any questions.
Email: jellingson@pgahq.com
The employer does not wish to be contacted at this time
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