Golf Course Superintendent

Responsibilities of the position
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• Maintains all grounds including the golf course, clubhouse surrounds and other maintainable property.
• Supervises all plantings, fertilizing and chemical applications, and other care of turf, plants, shrubs and trees on the golf course and clubhouse surrounds.
• Hires, supervises, and develops grounds maintenance staff and other employees in the maintenance department.
• Coordinates scheduling of all personnel assigned to the department.
• Communicates frequently with the Owners and Golf Professional to discuss activities, goals, plans and member/guest feedback.
• Prepares and manages annual budget plan for the golf course maintenance operation on an annual basis.
• Maintains inventory and oversees all repairs and scheduled maintenance of all golf course maintenance equipment.
• Implements and enforces comprehensive safety program for employees of the maintenance department.
• Supervises maintenance and operation of drainage, irrigation, and other mechanical watering systems.
• Develops chemical and fertilizing plan on an annual basis.
• Ensures that the golf course is providing healthy and high-quality playing conditions for guests of the property.
• Prepares and maintains all record keeping for maintenance department (i.e., inventory, files, fuel, fertilization, irrigation and chemical application logs).
• Perform other duties as assigned by Owners.

• Knowledge of budgeting and expense management.
• 3-5 years turf grass management experience.
• Supervisory, coaching and staff development experience required.
• Experience producing excellent playing conditions.
• A two-year degree preferred, but not required.
• GCSAA Member preferred, but not required.
• Spray Tech certified and Irrigation knowledge.
• Knowledge of local, federal, and state laws and regulations affecting management of golf course operations.
• Must have a strong business aptitude and passion for the golf business.
• Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be highly organized and efficient with a high attention to detail.
• Must have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have basic computer skills.