Head Superintendent

Job Overview:

Responsible for operation of the golf course turf care operation and maintenance. The responsibilities include: turf grass/plant material maintenance programs, property/asset management, personnel management, budget/forecasting, financial management, scheduling/maintenance or irrigation systems, and pesticide applications. The Golf Course Superintendent works to create an environment where staff is involved and enthusiastic, with open communications and respect for themselves, members, guests and the property.

Basic Functions:

• Responsible for all phases of Golf Maintenance and Agronomic operations, cost control, and personnel.
• Reports to and coordinates with the Facility Manager/Head Golf Professional on any issues related to golf course maintenance.
• Directs and participates in the construction and maintenance of the grounds.
• Designs landscape plans for facility grounds and implements the plan.
• Administers and enforces all Course rules, regulations and policies for staff.
• Works closely with the Overton Park Conservancy Advisory Committee to operate the Golf Course in a fiscally responsible and professional manner.
• Must be able to work independently and be a self-starting problem solver.

Primary Duties:

• Oversees the care and maintenance of the turf, ornamental plants, shrubs, trees and wetlands on the facility grounds.
• Directs and assists the staff on the planting of new vegetation, the replacement, spraying, pruning and trimming of trees and shrubs, the preparation of soil plant beds for aesthetically pleasing arrangements and tending to high stress areas.
• Recruits, supervises and retains maintenance staff. Conducts employee performance evaluations and exercises disciplinary action.
• Provides technical, operational and safety training for employees to ensure that staff is working within OSHA, course safety, state and federal guidelines for safe working conditions.
• Oversees subordinates in proper and safe operation and maintenance of mechanical and power equipment.
• Supervises and participates in the application and recording of chemical applications (fertilizers and pesticides) on the Course grounds in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Supervises and controls all maintenance expenses associated with Golf Course Operations, including payroll, supplies, chemicals and fertilizers.
• Develops annual operating budget and plans for maintenance and capital improvement projects.
• Maintains records and completes required reporting. Order parts, supplies and equipment as needed.
• Schedules maintenance practices around public play and outings to maximize efficiency and minimize disruption to players.
• Coordinates snow removal and winter maintenance activities when necessary.

Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Knowledge of management and maintenance of greens, fairways and roughs.
• Knowledge of use and operating standards of equipment and tools used in golf course construction and maintenance work.
• Skill in recruiting, supervising, training, monitoring, evaluating and motivating personnel.
• Interpersonal skill to resolve conflict and work with supervisors, officials, employees, members and the general public.
• Knowledge of safe use, mixing and application of chemicals and commercial products.
• Knowledge of the game of golf, golf rules and methods of play.
• Ability to anticipate personnel, equipment, and material requirements related to golf course maintenance and repair assignments.
• Ability and knowledge to lay out irrigation patterns, drainage patterns, construct tees and/or greens.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3-5 years experience as a Golf Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent
• 2-year Degree or Certificate in Turf Management (or related field, like agronomy, horticulture, plant science, soil science).
• Advance computer skills required for financial reporting and control of operations, including use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Pesticide Application License
• Prefer Membership in the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America