| Youche Country Club is Northwest Indiana’s premier golf and social club. The club has a proud tradition of friendly membership and excellent golf in a relaxed environment. Youche has maintained its membership at levels that preclude the need for tee times and keep its average 18-hole round in under four hours. The Youche golf course is a par 71 and can play from 4900 yards from the forward tees to 6,700 yards from the tips. Our greens are manicured to perfection. Sixty-four sand bunkers are positioned in strategic locations requiring player accuracy from all areas of the course. Multiple ponds come into play while walking the fairways at YCC, and two forced carries over wetlands test a player’s resolve and character. Position: Golf Course Superintendent The Golf Course superintendent reports to the Board of Directors, manages and is responsible for operation of the golf course and other grounds including around the clubhouse, pool area, and maintenance facility. The expectation is not limited to turf grass/plant material maintenance programs, property/asset management, personnel management, budget/forecasting, financial management, scheduling and maintenance of irrigation systems, pesticide applications, related recordings, and compliance of regulatory issues. The Golf Course Superintendent works to create an environment where staff are involved and enthusiastic, with open communication and respect for themselves, members, guests, and the property. Responsibilities:
• Staff schedules done directly; provide instruction to maintenance personnel providing the necessary conditions for the day or event.
• Ensures subordinates are properly trained to do their job safely and efficiently.
• Works closely with the Golf Pro to maintain clear communication as to what is needed for the events of the day or near future.
• Performs or closely monitors all fertilizer and pesticide applications.
• Works with and in the absence of the Assistant Superintendent; directs the scheduling and daily adjusting of the irrigation.
• Ensures supplies and materials are ordered and available when needed.
• Assists with budgeting, tracking, and projecting to stay on budget in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Reporting any significant irregularities in course turf or plant quality to the Green Chairperson Employment Standards:
• Must have the ability to schedule and supervise maintenance work to achieve the best playing conditions for that day possible while maintaining great members relations
• Able to perform, if necessary, all skill levels of golf course construction and maintenance work; operates all hand & powered equipment and regularly performs work involving the irrigation system.
• Must be able to work independently and be a self-starting problem solver.
• Requires working knowledge of the maintenance and care of turf grass including bent/poa mix greens, bent grass tees, and fairways
• A proficient operator of most maintenance equipment.
• Provides and/or supervises technical, operational and safety training for employees to ensure they are working within state and federal safe working guidelines.
• Conducts employee performance evaluations and exercises disciplinary action if needed.
• Must have a working knowledge in the proper use of fertilizers and pesticides
• Must have working knowledge of irrigation system including rainbird and toro sprinkler heads, and rainbird field controllers
• Ability to bend, stoop, and lift up to 70 lbs. Knowledge & Other Requirements:
• Must have an Indiana Pesticide Applicators License or must be able to obtain an Indiana Pesticide Applicators License within 90 days.
• 5 or more years as a Golf Course Superintendent or Assistant with a private club experience preferred
• GCSAA member with a minimum 2-year Turf Degree or equivalent. |
