Golf Superintendent

Golf Superintendent

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. Dickinson Parks and Recreation is seeking motivated candidates for the position of Golf Superintendent at Heart River Golf Course, Dickinson, ND. This full‑time position includes the full benefits package of the Park District, including health, vision, and dental with HSA/FSA options, retirement, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, a cell phone allowance, and more. All full‑time employees receive a free membership to the West River Community Center and Heart River Golf Course, along with free program usage for the employee and immediate family members.

The position is responsible for assisting the Director of Parks and Golf Maintenance in the management of Dickinson Parks and Recreation golf course maintenance. The Golf Superintendent will directly supervise and monitor the overall maintenance of the Heart River Golf Course and associated areas.

• Responsible for managing the maintenance of the Heart River Golf Course and associated areas.
• Be a member in good standing with the GCSAA and state chapter of golf course superintendents.
• Oversee interviewing, hiring, firing, training, and supervision of golf maintenance staff.
• Perform a variety of complex hands‑on and administrative tasks in planning and implementing comprehensive golf maintenance schedules.
• Supervise equipment repair and maintenance.
• Purchase supplies and materials within budgetary limitations and make recommendations for future budgets.
• Assist in coordinating formal documents such as bid forms and specifications.
• Participate in long‑range planning along with budget forecasting for golf maintenance.
• Maintain records related to maintenance of the golf course, equipment, and facilities.
• Communicate effectively and maintain positive working relationships with other employees, agencies, and the public.
• Assist in any Park District area of operation outside your department when needed, representing Dickinson Parks and Recreation in a positive manner.
• Attend regular department/committee meetings and perform related work as required.

• Three years of experience in golf maintenance management; or an equivalent combination of training, experience, and education that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Current certification in CPR/First Aid/AED; or ability to obtain certifications within 12 months of employment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• ND pesticide application license.
• Class A Golf Course Superintendent.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Classified as a full‑time, fully benefited position. Non‑conforming hours will be arranged monthly in consultation with their supervisor based on facility and programming needs. The employee receives the full amount of defined DPR benefits described under the Benefits section of the Personnel Policy Manual.

Dickinson Parks and Recreation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Dickinson Parks and Recreation complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

General Business, Management, and Business Development

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