Golf Course Superintendent

Nestled next to the Salmonier River, approximately 45 minutes from St. John’s, The Wilds Resort offers one of Newfoundland’s premier 18- hole championship golf courses. Operating from April to November, the golf course is an integral part of the overall resort, which also includes a hotel, villas, cottages, restaurant and catering, and event hosting space. The Wilds is currently recruiting for a Golf Course Superintendent (GCS).

Role and Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Resort General Manager, the GCS oversees the golf course and associated facilities and equipment, and the grounds throughout the resort property. This includes:

· Establishing an annual program for golf course maintenance and turf management (ie: fertilizer and pesticide application, aeration, mowing, pest control, topdressing, irrigation and drainage, seeding/sodding, soil conditions and overall turf health and appearance).

· Developing and implementing standards for greens, tee boxes, fairways, bunkers, driving range, practice green, and other playing surfaces.

· Overseeing the operation, maintenance, and repair of all golf course maintenance equipment including irrigation systems, pumps and other golf course infrastructure.

· Ensuring resort grounds are well maintained and manicured to create a visually appealing and healthy property.

· Effectively managing golf course grounds crew including the establishment of performance expectations, providing direction and feedback, assigning duties, setting schedules, ensuring staff have necessary training, and creating a productive and positive work environment.

· Developing policies and standard operating procedures to ensure consistently high service delivery and a positive golf experience.

· Developing, monitoring and managing departmental budget.

· Liaising with other resort management and staff, golfers, vendors, suppliers and other stakeholders as required.

· This role is a hands-on position requiring the individual to actively participate in maintenance activities in addition to management responsibilities.

Qualifications:

· Education in Turfgrass management or relatable field or considerable practical experience in a similar role.

· Ability to work independently with limited supervision

· Valid pesticide license.

· IPM (Integrated Pest Management) Agent status (or willingness to obtain).

· Understanding of and experience with golf equipment operation, set up, and maintenance.

· Knowledge of irrigation systems and repairs.

· Strong leadership, teambuilding, interpersonal and communication skills.

· Practical problem-solving and mechanical aptitude.

· A commitment to quality, attention to detail and maintaining high standards.

· Ability to set and manage priorities during the busy golf season.

· Previous experience in a similar position would be an asset.

· Flexible to work weekdays, weekends and holidays at discretionary hours (Approx March-Nov).

We offer a competitive salary with other benefits including health and disability insurance, golfing privileges, continuing professional development staff discounts and other benefits.

If this opportunity is of interest to you, please submit your resume and cover letter, by December 11. 2026, to Kelly Finlay at kfinlay@thewilds.ca

All applications will be held in confidence.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• St. Catherine's, NL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person