Golf Course Superintendent BlackHorse Golf Club

JOB OVERVIEW:

GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT, BLACKHORSE GOLF CLUB.

RESPONSIBLE FOR THE EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT OF GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS FOR 36 HOLES. THE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: TURFGRASS MAINTENANCE AND AGRONOMIC PROGRAMS, PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT, BUDGETING AND FORECASTING, SCHEDULING AND MAINTENANCE OF IRRIGATION SYSTEMS, PESTICIDE APPLICATIONS, RELATED RECORD KEEPING, AND COMPLIANCE OF REGULATORY ISSUES. THE GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT WORKS TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE TEAM MEMBERS ARE INVOLVED, ENTHUSIASTIC, COMMUNICATE OPENLY, AND WITH RESPECT FOR OTHER TEAM MEMBERS, CLUB MEMBERS, OWNERS, VENDORS AND THE PROPERTY.

BASIC FUNCTIONS:

• RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL FUNCTIONS OF GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE. INCLUDING EFFICIENT DAILY MAINTENANCE, AGRONOMIC PLANNING, COST CONTROL, AND PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT.
• WORKS CLOSELY WITH AND COORDINATES WITH THE GENERAL MANAGER & HOME OFFICE AGRONOMIST ON ANY ISSUES RELATED TO GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE.
• ADMINISTERS AND ENFORCES ALL COMPANY STANDARDS, REGULATIONS AND POLICIES.
• WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE GENERAL MANAGER TO OPERATE THE GOLF COURSES IN A FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE AND PROFESSIONAL MANNER.
• MUST BE ABLE TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY AND BE AN SOLUTIONS ORIENTED LEADER.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• OVERSEES THE CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF THE GOLF COURSE PROPERTY.
• PROVIDES DETAILED ANNUAL AGRONOMIC PLAN FOR 18 HOLES OF GOLF.
• MANAGES WATER USAGE, TRACKING, AND REPORTING.
• RECRUITS, SUPERVISES AND RETAINS MAINTENANCE TEAM MEMBERS. CONDUCTS TEAM MEMBER PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS AND EXERCISES PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE.
• PROVIDES TECHNICAL, OPERATIONAL AND SAFETY TRAINING FOR TEAM MEMBERS TO ENSURE THAT THE TEAM IS WORKING WITHIN OSHA, COMPANY SAFETY, STATE AND FEDERAL GUIDELINES FOR SAFE WORKING CONDITIONS.
• OVERSEES TEAM MEMBERS IN PROPER AND SAFE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF MECHANICAL AND POWER EQUIPMENT.
• SUPERVISES AND PARTICIPATES IN THE APPLICATION AND RECORDING KEEPING OF ALL CHEMICAL APPLICATIONS (FERTILIZERS AND PESTICIDES) 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.
• PARTICIPATES IN CREATING ANNUAL & MONTHLY OPERATING BUDGETS AND PLANS FOR GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE.
• MAINTAINS RECORDS AND COMPLETES REQUIRED REPORTING. ORDER PARTS, SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT AS NEEDED.
• SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE PRACTICES AROUND DAILY PLAY AND OUTINGS TO MAXIMIZE EFFICIENCY AND MINIMIZE DISRUPTION TO GOLF.