Deer Run Golf Club was built in 2000. It features a par 72 18 hole golf course with plans for a future clubhouse and swimming pool. 

The golf course sits on 225 acres and is surrounded by a housing community in the outskirts of Indianola, Although it is primarily a daily fee golf course, it has nearly 100 season pass holders. It is owned by four individuals who make up Deer Run Partners and is managed by 12:37 Golf Partners which is a management firm made up the same people who manage Toad Valley Golf Course in Pleasant Hill, IA. 12:37 Golf Partners took over in 2022 and have slowly been turning the golf course around to its intended glory. 

It is an increasingly busy golf course with about 20,000 rounds a year and a loyal customer base. 

ABOUT THE JOB 

The Golf Course Superintendent is responsible for maintenance and upkeep of the golf course. We strive for high standards in playing conditions while being respectful that the course has its challenges of neglect from prior management. It is a challenging golf course and has some beautiful views. The role requires strong leadership, expertise in turf management, and a commitment to providing a great golf experience. 

Day to Day responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

● Create a comprehensive plan that ensures consistent quality turf. 

● Supervise, motivate, delegate, and retain maintenance staff. Monitor performance in a positive manner. 

● Schedules and assigns tasks to outdoor maintenance staff. Leads by example and helps staff. 

● Coordinates with the General Manager on issues related to golf course maintenance. 

● Controls golf course maintenance expenses including supplies, equipment, chemicals and fertilizers. 

● Applies fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides 

● Operate, maintain and install irrigation system. Repair related drainage systems. 

● Works with the General Manager on developing long term capital improvement projects. 

● Provides yearly plan for maintenance and golf course updates. 

● Oversees training of employees to operate equipment safely. 

● Maintains equipment and yearly upgrades of future capital needs. 

● Enjoys the challenge of transforming a golf course to its former glory, is self motivated, able to problem solve, and is a morning person. 

● Must be able to work independently and be a self-starter and maintain high attention to detail 

Preferred Qualifications 

● Minimum of 5 year of post-graduate experience 

● Certificate, 2 year or 4 year degree required 

● 3-4 years of experience is accepted if no degree 

● GCSAA Membership 

COMPENSATION 

● Salary range of $65-75K depending on experience 

● Golf privileges for individual, spouse and children under 20 years of age 

● Insurance stipend 

● GCSAA dues paid 

● Flight to yearly conference paid 

Contact: 

Allison George, General Manager 

515.559.3998, mobile 

2305 W 2nd Ave | Indianola, IA 50125 | drgc5445@gmail.com