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Shangri-La Resort in NE Oklahoma is pleased to announce the exceptional career opportunity of Superintendent of the Battlefield Golf Course. Shangri-La Resorts boasts 27 pristine championship holes of golf with an additional 18-hole par 3 course that is quickly receiving national recognition as one of the best par 3 courses in the country. The successful candidate will possess a strong agronomic background with prior experience delivering exceptional playing conditions for members and guests.
The 27-hole course has Tyee/007 greens and Bermuda grass on all tees, fairways, and rough. The par 3 Battlefield greens will be seeded with 7-7-7 bentgrass and 25 acres of Tahoma will populate tees, fairways and approaches. All courses are irrigated with the Rainbird Cirrus system.
Shangri-La is looking for a candidate that is motivated and leads by example. The Superintendent will assist with day-today operations of the maintenance staff, plan projects, handle all record keeping and provide feedback to the Director of Agronomy.
JOB OVERVIEW:
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Agronomy, the Golf Course Superintendent will assist with crew management, fertilizer and spray applications, irrigation management, and all other daily tasks of golf course maintenance. The position will also require the ability to complete the necessary task to aid in both the daily maintenance of a golf course and as well as special projects.
REPORTSTO: Director of Agronomy
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Assists with planning, scheduling, instructing, training and directing the crew in the performance of golf course maintenance procedures and job responsibilities.
Perform checks of processes throughout the day
Oversee chemical and fertilizer applications and assists as necessary.
Use of handheld power equipment (weed eater, backpack blower, hand edger, hedge trimmer, chainsaw, etc.)
Manual labor (shoveling, pruning, sod work, raking and maintain bunkers)
Operation of golf course equipment
Directs and participates in the maintenance of the golf course including trees, trees, golf tees, greens, fairways, bunkers, cart paths and rough.
Supervises the maintenance and repair of motorized and other mechanical equipment.
Willingness to work in all weather conditions.
Familiarity with the game of golf.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of golf course maintenance operations and guest services.
Ability to always demonstrate outstanding guest service.
Ability to service customers in a professional appearance and manner.
Ability to follow instructions and work in a stressful and busy environment.
Shangri-La Golf Club, Resort & Marina is located at the tip of Monkey Island in the center of northeast Oklahoma’s beautiful Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees. We are home to a 27-hole PGA Championship golf course and an 18-hole Par 3 course; a 119-room luxury hotel, three primary dining venues and multiple seasonal food and beverage options; an indoor and outdoor racquet club facility; a gaming facility with arcade and virtual reality games; 10,000 square feet of banquet and meeting space and a full service Marina providing many opportunities for employment and advancement.