Golf Course Superintendent

Overview

Pelham Bay and Split Rock Golf Course

Tucked away in the Bronx, just a short drive from the heart of Manhattan, Pelham Bay & Split Rock Golf Courses offer a sanctuary for golfers and nature lovers alike. As New York City’s only 36-hole public golf facility, this sprawling estate within Pelham Bay Park—the city’s largest green space—presents two distinct and equally magnificent courses. Whether you’re coming from the boroughs or the suburbs, a world of scenic tranquility and exceptional golf awaits.

• Maintain the golf course in proper playing condition according to company standards.
• Supervise course construction projects and oversee planting and care of turf, plants, shrubs, and trees.
• Work closely with the Operations Team to develop and propose the annual maintenance plan and budget; implement and adhere to the approved plan.
• Direct and supervise maintenance of greens, fairways, tees, sand traps, water features, roughs, maintenance shop and grounds, cart maintenance, and clubhouse maintenance.
• Create and lead a high-performance team while maintaining a positive, safe, and productive work environment.
• Recruit, train, develop, and manage staff; ensure co-worker satisfaction and adherence to company policies.
• Identify and address safety concerns immediately.
• Conduct monthly safety meetings and training sessions; record attendance and complete safety audits.
• Establish and implement maintenance programs for equipment, tools, vehicles, and related assets.
• Manage purchase ordering, receiving, and inventory to ensure proper quantities and pricing.
• Maintain accurate records for labor costs, maintenance expenses, construction projects, equipment repair, OSHA compliance, and all fertilizer, chemical, and pest-control activities.
• Plan and implement staffing schedules to ensure quality and service standards are met.
• Supervise and perform equipment repair and maintenance.
• Participate in weekly Department Head meetings.
• Oversee irrigation scheduling, troubleshooting, and repairs.
• Assist in maintaining security of golf course property and buildings.
• Maintain course character consistent with the rules of golf and established maintenance expectations.
• Solve technical turf and maintenance challenges effectively.
• Identify, implement, and approve capital improvements.
• Maintain golf course grounds in an environmentally sensitive manner.
• Promote and comply with all current and future company and course policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Schedule varies based on business needs; early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays are required.
• Work involves indoor and outdoor environments, often in extreme weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, wind, and humidity.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, climbing, reaching, kneeling, crouching, and lifting or moving items up to 50 pounds.
• Regular operation of maintenance equipment, vehicles, and tools.
• Exposure to chemicals, fertilizers, pesticides, dust, noise, and mechanical hazards.