POSITION DESCRIPTION

GolfVisions Management, Inc. is seeking a full-time, experienced Superintendent to replace our retiring Superintendent of 25+ years. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining, supervising, recruiting and actively working with the grounds crew on Bonnie Brook Golf Course (18-Hole) and Greenshire (9 Hole Executive-Style).

Within this role the ideal candidate understands all facets of maintaining a high-end public golf courses and being a good team member that can communicate effectively with the General Manager on a daily and weekly basis.

• The Superintendent is responsible for the successful maintenance operation of the golf course maintenance department and is responsible for the golf course, clubhouse and driving range grounds including the peripheral boundaries of the property including a short 9-hole golf course. The ideal candidate will understand the importance of physically working on the course with the crew to maximize productivity, understands the need for necessary time management skills, the ability to foster a well-trained maintenance staff of a 9-10 man crew, ability to coordinate work with the Mechanic/Assistant, accomplish daily paperwork and maintain records required by governmental entities internally and externally with the ultimate goal of delivering a high-end product to golfers.
• The ideal individual will be able to provide agronomic direction to maintain the golf course at the highest quality level possible at all times following GolfVisions company policies and standards set for this facility via GolfVisions and the client.
• Programs for turf/grass, material and chemical maintenance and asset management are critical to the success of this role.  The ability to identify disease and chemically treat it are imperative. 
• The Superintendent is responsible for preparing an annual budget in coordination with the General Manager and works aggressively to achieve financial goals throughout the year, through proper forecasting, expense controls and labor management set by GolfVisions corporate and facility budgets.
• The Superintendent works closely with the General Manager on capital equipment purchases for the maintenance department as well as any course improvement projects. Daily interaction with the General Manager is ideal to ensure we are maximizing the number of rounds of golf played by scheduling maintenance practices around daily public play, leagues and outings with minimal interference from maintenance staff.
• The Superintendent is responsible for hiring, training and developing all staff, including ensuring the staff is working within OSHA, club safety, state and federal guidelines for safe working conditions. All activities will be coordinated with the General Manager.

Job Requirements

• 5-7 years in Golf Course Maintenance management in a lead role as a Superintendent or 5-7 years as an Assistant Superintendent and looking for that lead role. 
• Min 2-year College Agronomy Degree required 
• Attention to detail.
• Commercial/Pesticide Applicators License required with State of Illinois Department of Agriculture.
• Good communication skills
• Ability to plow the club parking lot and maintenance building during the winter or for events
• Team player
• Positive attitude towards work
• Ability to work in the field with the crew daily
• Ability to work within a budget
• Advanced knowledge of regulatory requirements and recordkeeping as required by local, state and federal laws
• Diplomatic team player able to foster relationships with on-site staff, GolfVisions' Management's team, Employee Partners and guests
• Bilingual (English - Spanish) communication ability preferred or a plus but not necessary
• Salary range $85,000 to $100,000. Commensurate with experience.
• Benefits - Health Insurance Offered (Health, Dental, Vision) and Retirement Plan- Illinois Secure Choice; Voluntary Insurance Plans With Aflac 
• 2 Weeks of Vacation, 3 Weeks after 5 Years
• Background check required
• References upon request.
• EOE

Please send resumes via email to jmiles@golfvisions.net or johnmiles134@comcast.net via mail to GolfVisions; Attn: John Miles, Vice President; 2501 N. Midlothian Road; Mundelein, IL 60060 EOE.