Description

Legends Golf and Country Club is seeking a Golf Course Superintendent! Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality environment and be highly focused on providing superior service.

Overview:

Golf course superintendents are entrusted with the maintenance, operations and management of a golf course. Golf course superintendents carefully manage the maintenance inputs to the golf course while conserving and protecting natural resources. They directly influence the playing areas and landscapes with which golfers interact.

General Responsibilities:

• Lead the construction and maintenance of the golf course(s)
• Lead the maintenance and repair of construction and golf course maintenance equipment
• Render professional advice, opinions, assistance and services to the facility's board of directors or managing body as required
• Participate in all long-range planning meetings

Reporting:

The golf course superintendent typically reports directly to the general manager. In all instances, the golf course superintendent coordinates operations with the club manager and golf professional. In membership club organizations, the golf course superintendent also communicates and coordinates with all relevant membership groups and committees.

Typical Functions:

The golf course superintendent assumes responsibility for managing and maintaining golf course properties, which may include:

• The golf course(s) and practice facilities
• Maintenance equipment
• Clubhouse grounds and landscaping
• Open spaces, wooded areas, unused acreage and areas outside the perimeter fence
• Sod farm and nursery
• Other properties as specified in writing by the superintendent's supervisor

Additional Functions:

• Construction, renovation and/or reconstruction of such properties, whether performed by maintenance staff or outside contractors
• Prepare the annual budgets for the maintenance and capital improvement of course properties; formulate the annual maintenance and capital budgets to implement board policies established in accordance with the long-range plan and defined maintenance standards
• Interview, hire, train, and supervise a staff of employees for the purpose of maintaining the properties; the superintendent has authority to terminate employment of subordinates
• Plan all maintenance and project work, applying their agronomic and administrative expertise to achieve the agreed-upon maintenance standards and long-range goals
• Oversee the scheduling and routing of personnel and equipment to accomplish the work; frequently inspect the golf course and related areas to evaluate how well management standards are being achieved and to effect changes in management programs
• Acquire equipment and purchase necessary supplies to maintain the golf course and other properties; responsible for inventory control and overseeing the equipment maintenance programs; approve all expenditures and exercise cost control measures to keep operating and capital expenses in line with the approved budgets
• Keep accurate and complete records on payroll, inventory, weather data, maintenance procedures, pesticide applications, etc.
• Communicate regularly with other members of the top management group to discuss activities, goals, plans and member/customer input

Employment Standards:

• Advanced knowledge of agronomy and turfgrass management practices; a working knowledge of golf facility construction principles, practices and methods; and a thorough understanding of the rules and strategies of the game of golf
• A high degree of administrative and executive ability, especially in terms of problem solving and decision making
• Proficiency in computer use, knowledge of Microsoft Office and other applications
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of current federal, state and local laws and regulations affecting the management of golf course operations (including, but not limited to, employment, safety and environmental standards, laws and regulations)
• Participation in continuing education opportunities such as seminars, workshops, correspondence courses, field days and trade shows
• Must be a FL restricted-use pesticide applicator
• FL BMP certification is a plus