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Squaw Valley Golf Course is looking for an energetic, self-starter to serve as Golf Course Superintendent.
Opened in 1992, Squaw Valley Golf Course is a 36-hole, top rated golf course sitting on 400+ acres at the northern tip of the Texas Hill Country. Located 45 miles southwest of the DFW Metroplex, the two golf courses are an enterprise fund owned by Somervell County. Apache Links has Miniverde greens and 419 tees, fairways, and roughs. Comanche Lakes has TIfeagle greens and Tifsport tees, fairways, and roughs. The property boasts a 10-acre driving range and a three green practice area. The outer areas are entirely naturalized areas. The courses utilize surface water and effluent for irrigation. Squaw Valley plays host to several group outing tournaments, charity outings, high school tournaments, and college tournaments as well as public daily play.
The Golf Course Superintendent is responsible for all activities involved with maintenance of all 36 holes, practice area and pro shop grounds. Aspects of the position include budgeting, purchasing, water use and conservation, planning and implementation, personnel management, and the ability to communicate. The ideal person will be able to step in and perform labor as needed. The superintendent must be able to organize daily tasks as well as more long term tasks such as reporting, tracking, short term and long term planning. The ability to use computers and applications is a must. The golf course superintendent is responsible for all grounds on property, occasional building maintenance, and any other area as directed by the County. The Superintendent reports directly to the General Manager and will be expected to work with the Golf Professional and Restaurant Manager as a team. The candidate must understand and play the game of golf.
Requirements: Degree in Turfgrass Management or related field. Must possess or have the ability to obtain a pesticide license within 6 months. Must possess a driver’s license. Understanding the game and the ability to play is a must. Experience as a golf course superintendent is preferred.
Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance option, Flexible Savings Account, Cafeteria Plan, TCDRS Retirement, Vacation, Sick, Memberships to GCSAA, NTGCSA and TTA, uniforms, golf privileges
Position Open: Immediately
Deadline: September 15, 2024 or until filled.
Salary: $85,000 – DOE
Address: Squaw Valley Golf Course, 2439 E Hwy 67, Glen Rose, Tx. 76043