Description

Overview

The Superintendent is responsible for supporting the Director Golf Course Maintenance with the 1st Assistant Superintendent with day-to-day operations. The role includes developing and managing turf grass and plant material maintenance programs, overseeing property and asset management, managing personnel, handling budgeting, forecasting, and financial management, participating in member retention initiatives, scheduling and maintaining irrigation systems, applying pesticides and maintaining related records, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory requirements. Oversight is limited to a single 18-hole operation.

Experience Required

• Associate's and/or bachelor's degree in Turf Management or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Golf Course Maintenance.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience preparing and managing budgets for golf course and landscape maintenance departments.
• Minimum of 1 year of technical knowledge of equipment, products, and resources related to golf course operations, with the ability to implement these resources to meet or exceed company and club standards.
• Current State Pesticide Applicators License or ability to successfully complete within 90 days of employment.
• Valid driver's license.
• Preferred: Thorough knowledge of general business administration practices and golf course operations practices and procedures.
• Preferred: Direct supervisory experience with proven ability to maintain confidentiality of club, company, and personnel information.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide agronomic oversight to ensure the healthy growth of golf course grasses, trees, wetlands, and other plant materials.
• Supervise chemical applications and record-keeping, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Oversee the safe operation, use, and maintenance of golf course mechanical equipment, planning and budgeting for additional or replacement equipment as needed.
• Maintain the golf course to the highest standards, following company and industry guidelines.
• Control expenses related to golf course operations and adhere to the budget.
• Collaborate with the Head Golf Professional to optimize rounds of golf while scheduling maintenance practices around member play and events.
• Regularly communicate with members to ensure the club exceeds their expectations.
• Ensure staff training in OSHA, club safety, and state and federal guidelines to maintain safe working conditions.
• Provide ongoing technical, operational, and safety training for staff, fostering a culture of compliance and safety.
• Lead and participate in meetings to discuss club operations, maintenance schedules, safety protocols, and environmental concerns.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Generous paid time off and leave programs