Posted: 03-Mar-25
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Type: Full Time
Salary: $250,000 -
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The Country Club
Salt Lake City, Utah
18-Hole private club
440 members
20,000 annual rounds
2025 operating budget $2.8M + annual capital equipment replacements
The Golf Course Superintendent is responsible for the daily management and supervision of all tasks that occur on the golf course and club grounds. The position reports to the General Manager and works in collaboration with the Head Golf Professional and the Greens Committee Chair.
The Country Club is located in Salt Lake City, minutes from downtown and at the base of the Wasatch Mountains on the approach to Park City. The Club was established in 1899 and moved to its current site in 1920, with a “new” golf course designed by William Watson. An early 1960’s expansion of Interstate 80 necessitated a redesign of the course, undertaken by Ralph Plummer. The last full golf course renovation was completed by John Harbottle in 2007. The Club is currently in the process of developing a Golf Course Master Plan with a 2027-2028 implementation timeline, which will involve the renovation of all course features, replacement of the irrigation system and the construction of a new golf course maintenance facility.
The Country Club has hosted the Utah State Amateur 42 times, the Utah Women’s State Amateur 26 times and the Utah Open championship 21 times. The Club has been awarded the 2034 U.S. Women’s Amateur, the same year the Winter Olympics make their return to Utah. The Club is also home to the University of Utah Men’s Golf Team.
REQUIREMENTS
2 or 4-year degree in Turfgrass Management or a related field.
10 years of experience at a high-end private club preferred.
Advanced knowledge of agronomy and turfgrass management in a seasonal climate.
Previous experience with golf course renovation projects.
An appreciation of classic golf course architecture.
Plays and enjoys the game of golf.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for the creation and implementation of all standards and processes within the department.
Prepares detailed annual maintenance and capital budgets.
Plans and executes all golf course and grounds maintenance / projects with a strong attention to detail.
Ensures that departmental goals and objectives are defined, understood, evaluated and enhanced on a continuous basis.
Keeps accurate and complete records of payroll, equipment inventory, irrigation/weather data, maintenance procedures, pesticide applications, etc.
Knowledge of current federal, state and local laws and regulations (including, but not limited to - employment laws and regulations, safety standards and environmental issues.)
Regularly participates in continuing education opportunities to keep current with industry trends, incorporating technology in an everyday role, as applicable.
ATTRIBUTES
Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written); communicates regularly with committees and management team to discuss activities, goals, plans and member input.
Self-driven, confident, proactive team player who has a history of collaborating with a high performing team.
Provides strong, innovative and visionary leadership to the staff as well as the membership.
Has a sincere desire to interact with the membership on a professional level.
Possesses a high degree of executive ability, most notably in terms of organization, problem solving and strategic decision making.
Fundamental understanding of what constitutes being a "premier club" and the proven ability to execute to that level.
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