RHODE ISLAND GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION

Position Title: Executive Director

Reports To: NEGCOA President/Board of Directors

Employment Type: Full-time

Position Summary:

The New England Golf Course Owners Association (NEGCOA) is seeking a dynamic and strategic Executive Director to lead our organization into its next chapter. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of golf in New England by supporting course owners, growing membership, and driving industry advocacy. The NEGCOA is comprised of over 200 member clubs and seeks to increase that number. The Executive Director manages all aspects of the association – including membership, administration, events, advocacy, and communications. This position is full-time and is considered hybrid (time in the office along with remote access). Travel is required for events and industry meetings.

Compensation & Benefits:

Base Salary: $75,000 - $85,000

Professional Development: Expenses for membership dues, continuing education and professional development, including travel, will be covered.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Leadership & Strategic Planning:

• Serve as the primary administrator of NEGCOA, providing leadership and strategic support to the Board of Directors and various committees.
• Develop and implement short- and long-term objectives in alignment with NEGCOA’s mission, including initiatives focused on increasing membership and diversifying revenue streams.
• Represent NEGCOA at local, regional, and national industry events, building strong relationships with the NGCOA, industry partners, and other key stakeholders.
• Ensure the successful execution of the association’s programs and activities, focusing on delivering value to members and the association's growth.
• Work closely with the NGCOA and fellow Affiliate Executive Directors on initiatives that aid at the National and local level. Serve as a resource for the NGCOA.

2. Membership Growth & Engagement:

• Lead initiatives to increase membership and retention, including targeted outreach to potential new members.
• Manage the membership application process, renewals, and records, ensuring timely and effective communication of membership benefits.
• Collaborate with the Board on recruitment and engagement strategies, offering creative solutions to grow and sustain the member base.
• Oversee programs and services that directly benefit members’ professional development and enhance the value of NEGCOA membership.

3. Financial Management & Sponsorship Fundraising:

• Work with the Treasurer, prepare and manage the annual budget to ensure the association's financial stability. Propose dues or fee changes to the Board as necessary.
• Work with the Treasurer, provide monthly financial reports to the Board.
• Oversee membership billing, event registration fees, and sponsorship funds, ensuring timely payments and accurate record-keeping.
• Drive revenue-generating opportunities, including sponsorships, and partnerships with industry partners.
• Oversee the Golden Passport to New England Golf fundraising program, including club recruitment, Passport printing, sales, shipping, and marketing.
• Explore and implement additional revenue streams to support the organization as directed by the Board.

4. Event & Education Management:

• Plan and execute NEGCOA’s full calendar of events, including, but not limited to, the Spring Meeting, Annual Golf Outing, any additional educational seminars, and Annual Conference. Coordinate additional chapter gatherings at national meetings (Golf Business Conference, National Golf Day, Tech Con).
• Work closely with the Education Committee to ensure that educational meetings, including the Spring Meeting and Annual Conference, have relevant and high-quality content.
• Oversee event logistics such as venue arrangements, speaker coordination, contract negotiation, and event promotion.
• Coordinate NEGCOA’s participation in the Golf Business Conference, National Golf Day, and all additional meetings where our members will be present, handling hospitality and member engagement.

5. Communications & Public Relations:

• Manage all communication efforts, including newsletters, website updates, social media, and other digital content, ensuring consistent and timely messaging.
• Serve as a liaison between NEGCOA and allied associations, representing the chapter in various industry forums and ensuring collaboration with other key organizations.
• Enhance the NEGCOA brand and visibility within the golf industry.

6. Administration & Operations:

• Maintain all chapter records, ensuring legal, historical, and financial documentation is organized and accessible.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal reporting requirements, including tax filings and financial reviews.
• Serve as the point of contact for members, sponsors, and industry.
• Responsible for on-boarding new members and tracking ownership and staffing changes throughout the region.

Essential Qualifications/Skills:

• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
• Proven leadership experience in association management, the golf industry, or a related field.
• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Passion for member engagement, advocacy, and event planning.
• Familiarity with tools like Quickbooks Online, Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Eventbrite, Canva, social media platforms and website management.

Application Process:

All interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter for the position to David Frem, NEGCOA President, at davefrem@cypriankeyes.com

Applications will remain confidential.

Application Deadline: October 10, 2025

Facility Name: Meadow Brook Golf Club

Facility Location: Reading, Massachusetts

Position / Title: Head Mechanic

Facility Description: Private country club in Reading, Massachusetts is seeking a dedicated, motivated and team-oriented individual for the position of “Head Mechanic”. Meadow Brook Golf Club, established in 1898, is a private, 9-hole facility designed by Alexander Findley. The club completed construction of a new state of the art maintenance facility in 2011 and a new clubhouse in the spring of 2022. Currently, a nearly 5000 square foot maintenance equipment storage facility is under construction with an anticipated opening of April 1, 2026. The club provides a fully stocked power and hand tool inventory for use.

Experience Desired: Golf Course experience preferred but not mandatory including reel and bed knife grinding. Candidate must also have a working knowledge of light and heavy maintenance equipment and automotive apparatuses and be skilled in the use of a variety of equipment repair tools plus a working knowledge of the theory, care, and operation of internal combustion engines and mowing equipment. The candidate must have knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the profession. Experienced automotive mechanics are also encouraged to apply.

• Responsibilities Description: Some duties include inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing all golf course maintenance equipment as well as managing a complete preventive maintenance program within budget on all equipment, purchases parts and replacement supplies. Candidate will also oversee the shop area maintenance, perform routine welding, torching and fabricating as well as perform all snow removal duties including plowing, shoveling and salting. Other duties performed will be reel and bed knife grinding, assisting in irrigation and pump house repairs, monitoring gas and diesel levels in fuel tanks and performing all aspects of golf course maintenance as directed by the superintendent.

Special Skills: The candidate must have the ability to move & lift heavy objects and work in a variety of weather conditions. Should be able to diagnose mechanical troubles and determine appropriate maintenance work as well as the ability to communicate effectively and keep complete & accurate business records. Possession of a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation is a must. Must be available to work weekends and holidays if needed and be available to work a 40+-hours/week, 52 weeks per year.

Compensation / Benefits: A position with a yearly pay range of $70,000-$90,000 equaling $32-$41 per hour (depending on experience). The average workweek is 43 hours throughout the golf season and 32 hours during the winter months (4-day work week the months of Dec-Feb). Benefits include meals, uniforms, golf privileges, 401K program with company match, family or single Blue Cross & Blue Shield medical insurance plan, 2 weeks paid vacation (3 weeks after 5 years), paid holidays and sick time.

Education Level Required: High School/GED

Date Position Available: Immediately

Apply To: Richard T. Gagnon, Superintendent

How to Apply (electronically or by mail): Please send resume & cover letters via email to: rich@meadowbrookgolfclub.org

Date Posted: September 24, 2025

Club Greens Superintendent

Agawam Hunt Club – Rumford, Rhode Island

About Agawam Hunt

Founded in 1897, Agawam Hunt is a premier private sporting and social club located minutes from Providence. The Club’s 130 acres feature a Donald Ross–designed 18-hole golf course, extensive racquet facilities (ten grass courts, four Har Tru, two indoor hard, squash, platform tennis, pickleball), a heated pool, a fitness center, and a year-round Clubhouse.

Position Summary

The Golf Course Superintendent is responsible for the care, maintenance, and presentation of Agawam’s golf course, tennis courts, and grounds. The role oversees agronomy, staffing, budgeting, equipment, and capital projects to ensure consistently excellent playing conditions while balancing environmental stewardship.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the golf course and tennis grounds to premier private club standards. 
• Plan and manage fertility, irrigation, drainage, aeration, Pest Management programs.
• Lead and mentor maintenance staff; recruit, train, and evaluate team members.
• Manage operating and capital budgets; oversee purchasing and inventory.
• Direct equipment maintenance, safety, and compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
• Partner with The Nature Conservancy to apply sustainable practices that balance conditioning with conservation.
• Plan and oversee course projects, renovations, and seasonal cultural practices.

Candidate Profile

• Degree or certificate in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, Horticulture, or related field preferred.
• 6+ years of progressive golf course management experience, private club experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success managing cool-season turf and classic Donald Ross style courses.
• Experience with construction, renovation, and grow-in projects.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Spanish fluency a plus.
• Rhode Island pesticide applicator license (or ability to obtain within 90 days).

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience $115-165k, performance bonus, health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, professional association dues, and continuing education support.

How to Apply

Send resume and letter of interest to:

Email: superintendent-search@agawamhunt.org

No Calls Please

Agawam Hunt is an equal opportunity employer.

For a more detailed description about this open position, please click here.

Sharon Country Club

Sharon Country Club, located in Sharon Massachusetts, is a private ten-hole club with a driving range and short game practice area. Sharon Country Club was established in 1898. We currently have an opening for the assistant superintendent position, see the job description below.

Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

The assistant golf course superintendent reports directly to the golf course superintendent. Under the superintendent’s supervision the assistant superintendent directs and participates in the maintenance of the golf course. The assistant superintendent may serve in the superintendent’s capacity during his/her absence.

Typical Functions:

Assists in the planning and supervising the maintenance of greens, tees, fairways, roughs, bunkers, and other landscape areas.  Schedule’s work supervises the employees, and the use of equipment.

Instructs equipment operators on the operation, care of mowing.

Apply pesticides and fertilizers and takes care of the sprayer to ensure proper application of pesticides and fertilizers and keeps accurate records.

Participates in the operation and maintenance of pumps, irrigation system, and drainage systems. Able to repair Toro 670, 750, and 800 series sprinklers.

Assist in the maintenance and repair of motorized and other mechanical equipment.

Assists in personal management and evaluation, employee safety, discipline and may also modify the daily work schedule based on professional interpretation.

Projects:

The design phase for a new irrigation system is starting this fall. 

Employment Standards:

Working knowledge of the maintenance of golf course tees, fairways, greens; the seeding and maintenance practices for golf course turf; the planting, cultivating, pruning, and caring for plants, shrubs and trees; the characteristics and proper use of various fertilizers and soil conditioners; herbicides and pest control methods and materials; drainage control methods; and irrigation system, including wells, pumps and automatic controls. Ability to schedule, supervise maintenance work to achieve the most efficient utilization of workers and equipment; to prepare clear and concise reports; and to maintain effective employee relations.

Possession of a valid driver's license.

Required to have a current Massachusetts pesticide applicator license or obtain one within sixty days.

You must have a minimum of two years of golf course maintenance experience and a turf certificate.

Salary: 60k to 75k depending on experience.

Hours: In season 43 to 48, off season 40.

Benefits: 75% employer 25% employee Health Insurance, 401k (no matching), vacation and sick time, golfing privileges.

Please email resumes or if you have any questions to Paul Doherty, pdoherty@sharoncountryclub.com

Located along the Jersey Shore, Rumson Country Club is an 18-hole private facility that offers much more than golf. Members enjoy a championship course, a new driving range with both cool and warm season grasses, a short game area, croquet, tennis, paddle tennis, skeet and trap shooting, a pool, a marina, and a yacht club. Just 40 minutes from New York City and minutes from the beach, Rumson offers a unique mix of convenience, tradition, and coastal lifestyle.

The club is investing heavily in its future, with current capital projects that include a clubhouse renovation, a new pump station, utility upgrades, and upcoming golf course improvements. It’s an exciting time to join the team and be part of shaping what comes next.

We’re looking for a dedicated Assistant Superintendent to join our golf course maintenance team. In this role, you’ll be directly involved in the day-to-day care of the course and surrounding grounds. You’ll work closely with the Golf Course Superintendent on planning, scheduling, and executing maintenance and project work. This position offers hands-on experience, mentorship, and the chance to build a strong foundation for a long-term career in turfgrass management.

Success Traits of the Individual:

The right candidate is motivated, dependable, and eager to learn. You should enjoy working outdoors, tackling challenges, and contributing to a team. If your long-term goal is to become a Golf Course Superintendent, this role will give you the tools and experiences you need to get there.

Key Responsibilities:

●       Support daily maintenance of greens, fairways, bunkers, and water features.

●       Assist in planning and carrying out maintenance schedules and special projects.

●       Learn and apply the agronomic plan to maintain high-quality playing conditions.

●       Build strong working relationships with team members and contribute to a positive culture.

●       Become familiar with course maps, irrigation systems, and upcoming renovation plans.

 Preferred Qualifications:

●       Degree in Turf Management, Horticulture, Agronomy, or a related field preferred but not required.

●       At least 2 years of golf course maintenance experience, ideally with cool season turf.

●       Working knowledge of golf, agronomy, and turf care practices.

●       Leadership ability and interest in managing a team.

●       Hands-on familiarity with course equipment and irrigation systems.

●       Strong organizational and communication skills.

●       Pesticide Application license preferred, or willingness to obtain with our support.

●       A genuine interest in professional growth within turfgrass management.

Salary & Benefits:

●       Salary range: $62,500 to $72,500, based on experience.

●       Holiday and performance-based bonuses.

●       Health and life insurance.

●       401K with company match.

●       On-site housing available.

●       Uniforms and meals provided.

●       Golfing privileges and use of club amenities.

●       Association dues covered.

The Rumson Experience:

This role is more than just a job. It’s an opportunity to grow your career at a club that is investing in its future. You’ll work with experienced professionals, develop your skills on a championship course, and be part of a supportive and motivated team.

If you’re ready to contribute to one of the most respected clubs on the Jersey Shore and take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.

You can apply online by clicking on the link below.

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Position Opening: Golf Course Equipment Manager

Job Summary: The Golf Course Equipment Manager (GCEM) will be a key member of the Golf Management Team responsible for providing excellent playing conditions for the members and guests of Hyannisport Club. The GCEM plays a significant role in ensuring that all golf course equipment is operating at peak performance, which directly contributes to the presentation and consistency of all playing surfaces.

Course Description Hyannisport Club is a private 18-hole Donald Ross designed seaside links overlooking Nantucket Sound located in the village of Hyannis Port on Cape Cod. Rich in American Golf History, Hyannisport Club was established in 1897 as a 6-hole golfing ground laid out by summer resident John Reid, a founding father of the USGA. In 1902, Alex Findlay, the "Father of American Golf' was hired to improve and expand the property to a 9- hole golf course. After acquiring additional land in 1913, the club hired noted golf professional and architect Donald Ross to expand/reconfigure Hyannisport Club to an 18-hole golf course. With the purchase of an additional 40 acres in 1930, Ross would once again redesign existing holes and add new golf holes as we know it today.

Working with Golf Course Architect Ron Forse, Hyannisport Club continues to implement course improvements based on the original Donald Ross hole by hole blueprints. Hyannisport Club is recognized as a Certified Audubon Sanctuary Golf Course and is consistently ranked as one of the top golf courses in Massachusetts.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensure that all golf course equipment is in excellent operating condition
• Develop and perform preventative maintenance on all golf course equipment
• Ensures excellent quality of cut through precision reel/bedknife grinding
• Diagnose and repair mechanical problems as required
• Communicate daily equipment needs with G.C. Superintendent and Assistants
• Maintains a clean, organized and safe workshop
• Manages the equipment parts inventory, shop supplies, fuel and lubricants
• Train staff in the safe and proper use of equipment

Requirements Looking for a highly motivated candidate who is a Team player and is willing to go the extra yard to make a difference each day. Prior experience as a successful Golf Course Equipment Manager, Assistant Equipment Manager or Mechanic. Candidate must have a valid Driver's License.

Education  High School Diploma or Equivalent

Salary Highly Competitive Hourly Rate plus O.T.

Benefits Medical, Dental, Simple IRA with match, End of Year Bonus, Vacation/Personal/Sick Days, Pro Shop Discount, Uniforms, National Dues, Professional Trade Shows, Golf Privileges

Position Available September 1

Please send Cover letter and Resume email to: Thomas Colombo, CGCS 

tcolombo@hyannisportclub.com