Description

Overview

This is a full-time, year-round position. Maintaining all areas of the golf course, clubhouse and other club grounds in the best conditions possible. The Head Superintendent will work closely with the Director of Golf, Head Golf Professional, Board of Directors and grounds staff on all aspects of construction, maintenance, agronomy and turf management. Daily staff management and planning of day to day activities, tournament preparation, staff training and other management duties are required for this position.

Experience Required

Bachelors' degree and experience managing a golf course is required, college or university program certificate strongly preferred, 3-6 years' turf grass, golf course related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of years and experience.

• Active member of GCSAA
• Experience in all phases of golf course management
• Strong budget management and forecasting skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong observational skills and detail oriented
• Highly organized
• Must be able to operate trucks and motorized equipment necessary for golf course maintenance, and have the ability to work independently.

Essential Responsibilities

• Maintain the golf course in proper playing condition according to Company standards.
• Ability and confidence to communicate challenges/issues quickly and accurately with Maintenance Team, Director of Golf and Board of Directors.
• Implement the approved maintenance plan and adhere to the budget.
• Direct and supervise the maintenance of greens, fairways, tees, sand traps, bodies of water, roughs, maintenance shop and grounds, fleet maintenance, and clubhouse grounds
• Create and support a high-performance team while maintaining a positive, safe, and enjoyable work environment.
• Recruit, train, develop, and manage staff
• Identify and address safety issues immediately.
• Conduct monthly safety meeting/training with maintenance staff.
• Maintain accurate records to track labor costs, maintenance expenses, projects, equipment repair, safety, and fertilizer, chemical, and pest control practices within city, state and federal guidelines.
• Identify, implement, and maintain capital improvements