Golf Course Superintendent

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 Greenville Golf & CC Golf Course Superintendent

Overview

Greenville Golf & Country Club is a private, member owned club in Greenville, MS. The club currently has 415 members, and membership is stable between 390 and 405. The financial status of the club is sound, and our club has the most attractive amenities in our community. The club was formed in 1917 and was relocated in the late 1950’s to our current location on Highway 1 South.
Greenville Golf & Country Club is home to a robust tournament schedule. All tournaments are run by the PGA Professional with significant input and assistance from the Men’s Golf Association and the club’s membership.

A few of the tournaments include:
- Future Tour Champions Junior Tournament with 175+ of the Southeast’s premier junior golfers
- Delta Soul Celebrity & Golf Charity Event hosted by Steve Azar
- Six-Man and Three-Man Scramble Tournaments
- MGA Club Championship
- Various Local Non-Profit Benefit Tournaments

Golf
The golf course features 6,496 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course rating is 70.6 and has a slope rating of 117. The course features Bermuda grass fairways and tees, and the greens were resurfaced with Tifeagle Bermuda in 2021. The club also has a driving range of approximately 8 acres in size.

Clubhouse

The versatile 16,000 square foot clubhouse includes: Members’ bar, women’s 19th hole, Men’s bar, Men’s locker room, ballroom, porch dining, and the Catherine room (private dining). The clubhouse can accommodate private parties, wedding receptions, business meetings and other club events. Many areas of the clubhouse have been remodeled within the last 2-3 years, including the 19th Hole, which was renovated in 2022.

Essential Responsibilities

*Oversee the continued development of the course while always ensuring optimum playing conditions through daily maintenance procedures.

*Create, implement, and maintain their department’s budget and presents to Board of Directors

*Manage purchasing and equipment

*Plans, organizes, and directs the maintenance program for greens, tees, fairways, rough, and bunkers. 

*Supervises the planting and cultural practices involved in growing various turfgrasses, trees, and ornamental plants.

*Supervises the efficient operation of an equipment service and repair shop. Procures supplies and materials within budgetary limitations.

*Keeps records of annual maintenance activities and costs.

*In all instances, the golf course superintendent coordinates operations with the club manager and/or the golf professional.

*The superintendent also communicates and coordinates with all relevant Membership and Committees.

*The golf course superintendent assumes responsibility for managing and maintaining club properties, which include A.) The golf course B.) Maintenance equipment C.) Clubhouse grounds and landscaping  D.) Tennis courts, swimming pool landscape, and other recreational facilities  E.) Open spaces, wooded areas, unused acreage and areas outside the perimeter of the Club  F.) Any other properties as specified in writing by the General Manager

MARGINAL DUTIES:

In addition, the superintendent typically assumes the following responsibilities:

*Construction, renovation and/or reconstruction of such properties, whether performed by maintenance staff or outside contractors.

*Prepares the annual budgets for the maintenance and capital improvement of course properties. The superintendent formulates the annual maintenance and capital budgets to implement Board policies established in accordance with the long-range plan and defined maintenance standards.

*Interviews, hires, trains, directs, and supervises a staff of employees for the purpose of maintaining the properties. 

*Plans all maintenance and project work, applying his/her agronomic and administrative expertise to achieve the agreed-upon maintenance standards and long-range goals

*Oversees the scheduling and routing of personnel and equipment to accomplish the work. The superintendent frequently inspects the golf course and related areas to evaluate how well management standards are being achieved and to effect changes in management programs.

*Acquires equipment and purchases necessary supplies to maintain the golf course and other properties. The superintendent is responsible for inventory control and oversees the equipment maintenance programs. Approves all expenditures and exercises cost control measures to keep, as nearly as possible, operating, and capital expenses in line with the approved budgets.

*Keeps accurate and complete records on payroll, inventory, weather data, maintenance procedures, pesticide application, etc.

*Communicates regularly with other members of the top management group to discuss activities, goals, plans and Member/customer input. The superintendent is also expected to play golf with some regularity with these individuals if possible.

*The Superintendent attends all Green Committee and monthly Board of Director meetings.

Compensation & Benefits

     Salary commensurate upon experience

 Paid holiday and vacation time according to the Club  Employee Handbook.

 GCSAA Dues and Continuing Education

  Relocation Assistance Negotiable