Golf Course Superintendent

Essential Responsibilities

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the continued maintenance of the golf course to include the development of turf management programs and practices. Evaluate soil conditions and managing project to assure the grounds and turf are properly maintained.
• Develops and manages the Grounds department’s annual budget.
• Responsible for the day-to-day oversight of the Grounds department, its personnel and equipment. Supervises the care and operation of the irrigation systems, all improvement project work, and the maintenance of all greens, tees, fairways, roughs, bunkers and all other golf course facilities. 
• Works with the management team to ensure that the overall goals of the Club are being met.
• Directly supervises the repair and maintenance of all golf course equipment and ordering of parts.  
• Responsible for hiring, firing and scheduling of personnel.
• Directly responsible for equipment selection. Recommends equipment for purchase to be approved by the Board of Directors.
• Directs training of all Grounds department personnel. Responsible for facilitating the hiring & selection, performance appraisal and corrective action process.
• Maintains all golf course maintenance records.
• Directly supervises, and on occasion performs, fertilization, spraying and cultural activities on all turf areas.
• Maintains regular communication with the Board of Directors and attend regularly scheduled Management and Board meetings.
• Responsible for reviewing monthly financial progress and completing monthly budget variance reports.
• Responsible for the maintenance of all grounds of the Club, it's buildings and assets.
• Winter season supervision of snow removal and equipment maintenance.
• Communicate with the Club membership as needed through email and social media.
• Any other tasks or duties that may be assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of management principles & practices
• Knowledge of methods used for maintenance and construction of a golf course
• Knowledge of the game of golf
• Knowledge of all materials and techniques used in the construction and maintenance of a golf course
• Knowledge of all safety procedures, rules and regulations
• Knowledge of budgeting practices
• Knowledge of employee management principles and practices
• Knowledge of problem resolution techniques
• Skill in operating all specialized golf course equipment, sprayers, fertilization equipment, computerized irrigation system, radio, telephone, computer, general office equipment and supplies, and motor vehicles
• Ability to plan, train, supervise and delegate all tasks necessary for the maintenance of the golf course
• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally will all supervisors and golf course personnel
• Ability to accurately complete forms as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain state pesticide application licenses

Benefits

COMPENSATIONS:

• Salary commensurate with experience and education background.