Director of Golf Course Operations

Colbert Hills is seeking a Director of Golf Course Operations to lead our grounds and greens team, while developing and maintaining our 18- hole Championship Golf Course and Kansas State University Men’s and Women’s practice facility.

Position Summary:  Responsible for all activities related to the care and maintenance of the golf course, grounds, and equipment. Planning and implementing budgets while hiring, training, educating, and supervising team members. This position reports directly to the General Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop the annual maintenance budget and operating plan, while maintaining Colbert Hills and Kansas State Athletics standards for our facilities.
• Maintain drainage, irrigation, pumping and water reservoir systems.
• Progress and implement comprehensive agronomic programs to optimize turf health and quality while monitoring and addressing issues related to disease, pests, and environmental factors that could impact course conditions.
• Plan and implement staffing schedules to ensure quality standards are achieved at minimum employee cost.
• Supervise construction, renovation and/or reconstruction of such properties, whether performed by team members or outside contractors.
• Oversee equipment maintenance and repairs while implementing scheduled cleanings and preventive maintenance programs for appropriate equipment, tools, and vehicles.
• Develop and implement fertilizer and integrated pest management programs for proper turf grasses and plant care.
• Direct and oversee care of turf and native grasses.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, OSHA rules and regulations relating to chemical and fertilizer storage and disposal, employee safety, public safety, licensing etc.
• Communicates regularly with Colbert Hills management, (Including KSU Men’s and Women’s Golf teams) to discuss activities, goals, and plans.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems while efficiently handling multiple duties under pressure with minimal supervision.