The Superintendent is an integral member of the property’s management team and oversees the maintenance and agronomic practices of the golf course and adjacent grounds, including the clubhouse landscaping and maintenance. The below responsibilities also include overseeing the repair and maintenance of all golf course related equipment.
Position Responsibilities:
Maintains all grounds including the golf course, clubhouse surrounds and other maintainable property
Manages department members that may include, but is not limited to: Assistant Superintendent, 2nd Assistant Superintendent, Head Mechanic, Equipment Operator, Foreman, Greenskeeper, and Irrigation Technician
Coordinates scheduling of all personnel assigned to the department
Communicates frequently with the Director of Golf to discuss activities, goals, plans and member/customer feedback
Prepares and manages annual budget plan for the golf course maintenance operation on an annual basis
Maintains inventory and oversees all repairs and scheduled maintenance of all golf course maintenance equipment
Implements and enforces comprehensive safety program for employees of the maintenance department
Oversees full course maintenance and operations including, irrigation and other mechanical watering systems
Develops and applies chemical and fertilizing plan on an annual basis
Ensures that the golf course is providing healthy and high-quality playing conditions for guests of members and resort guests
Prepares and maintains all recordkeeping for maintenance department (i.e. Human Resource files, inventory files, fertilization and chemical application logs)
Perform other duties as assigned by manager
Qualifications, Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
Minimum of 5 years turf grass management experience required
Supervisory, coaching and staff development experience required
Proven experience managing agronomic conditions at a high-end golf resort or private club
Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
GCSAA Member preferred
Knowledge of budgeting and expense management
Must have a strong business aptitude and passion for the golf business
General golf course construction experience preferred
Must Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Must be highly organized and efficient with a high attention to detail
Must have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
Must have basic computer skills, Word and Excel
Spanish Speaking preferred but not essential
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