Golf Course Superintendent

Golf Course Superintendent at Blue Star Resort & Golf located in Chandler & Sun Lakes, Arizona.

Employment Status:
Full Time

Pay: $ Annual

Benefits: 30 hours or more per week work eligible for company medical, dental and life insurance. Accruable Paid Time Off at 120 hours per year. 7 paid holidays annually. Company 401(k) plan eligibility after 30 days.

As the leader of the Golf Course Maintenance Team, the Golf Course Superintendent directs, coaches, and coordinates the activities of workers engaged in the repair and maintenance of the golf course grounds, landscaping, and related structures—meeting or exceeding established standards for employee satisfaction, guest satisfaction, sales, and financial performance. This position reports to the Club Manager.

• Communicate the core values and mission of Blue Star Resort & Golf (BSRG) to support the achievement of company goals.
• Collaborate with the Club Manager to establish business goals, plan capital projects, and develop an effective three‑year budget to facilitate the continual delivery of exceptional products to the marketplace and profit contributions to the company.
• Create an enjoyable and productive work environment by leading by example and taking a proactive position to all issues concerning course operation, safety, and human resource issues.
• Plan, develop, and implement new methods and procedures designed to improve golf course conditioning.
• Review quality control data and budget statistics to plan and modify maintenance activities.
• Produce an annual working maintenance budget that includes the golf grounds and landscaping, all structures, and the buildings and systems supporting the grounds maintenance; monitor expenditures on a weekly basis to ensure budget compliance.
• Manage maintenance staff and maintain effective communication between all team members regarding maintenance operations, safety, and employee concerns.
• Model motivation to inspire all team members and act as a coach to encourage personal and professional success; recognize and celebrate team member success; provide corrective actions when necessary.
• Interview and hire key staff positions and oversee their performance, according to BSRG established guidelines; identify team members that will participate in the annual 360 review process.
• Direct new team member training to improve work performance and acquaint workers with company policies and procedures.
• Support employee development and succession plans by developing creative programs for the retention and recognition of employees and by encouraging a commitment to personal learning and development.
• Understand association rules, regulations, and safety practices to assure compliance; encourage employees to work in a safe manner, use all personal protective equipment (safety gear) assigned, and report unsafe conditions or accidents to a supervisor.
• Develop and implement procedures designed to minimize maintenance costs.
• Lead annual agronomic and equipment evaluation and re‑evaluation of the preventative maintenance program. Discuss maintenance and performance recommendations to improve operations with the Club Manager and Director of Agronomy; initiate requisitions for necessary purchases.
• Confer with management to resolve maintenance problems and recommend measures to improve operations and conditions of equipment, systems and golf course.
• Develop preventative maintenance programs in conjunction with the Club Manager or Director of Agronomy.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

• Must be highly customer oriented and responsive with high need for closure.
• Able to work under pressure and balance multiple priorities and assignments.
• Strong team‑building skills including the ability to lead, cooperate, and motivate.
• Must be a role model and able to live our Blue Star core values:
• Honesty and Integrity
• Respect for the Individual
• Teamwork
• Competitive Spirit

• Bachelor’s degree in Turf Science, Landscape, Horticulture, Agronomy or similar field, preferred or the equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Three to five…