The Golf Course Superintendent is responsible for successfully operating the Golf Course Maintenance and Clubhouse Grounds Maintenance Department. The Superintendent works closely with the General Manager and/or Director of Golf Course Maintenance on capital improvement expansion projects and interacts with the Head Golf Professional to maximize the number of rounds of golf played by scheduling maintenance practices around Member play and outings to maximize efficiency, which is essential.
Day-to-Day:
- Train and implement procedures for the Golf Course Maintenance Staff.
- Perform Chemical and Fertilizer applications.
- Conduct performance evaluations of the Golf Course Maintenance staff and crew as directed on a timely basis.
- Provide appropriate feedback to staff, and recommendations to Senior Management regarding compensation, advancement, and training needs.
- Determine appropriate personnel action (counseling, written warnings, suspension, or termination) in the event of performance, attendance problems, or violations of company policies and coordinate with Human Resources, Legal, and Senior Management as necessary.
- Assign and develop work-efficient schedules to meet the staffing needs of Golf Operations and as warranted, recruit and hire staff to provide superior level of member services.
- Develop relationships with Members to promote golf activities.
- Effective communication with staff, members, and Senior Management.
- 3 - 5 years experience in Golf Course Maintenance management.
- Minimum 2-year College Agronomy Degree.
- State Pesticide Applicators License.
- Advanced knowledge of regulatory requirements and recordkeeping as required by local, state, and federal laws.
- Team player able to foster relationships with Members, Employees, and guests.
- Bilingual (English - Spanish) communication ability preferred.
