Golf Course Superintendent - River Run Golf Club

GreatLife Golf•Berlin, MD

6d•$80,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

GreatLIFE Golf is one of the largest Golf Course Ownership / Management Companies in the country with over 50 golf courses in multiple states. River Run Golf Club is seeking a full time, salaried Golf Course Superintendent to join our team. This position will come with a full benefits package to include Medical, Dental and Vision coverage as well as generous Paid Time Off policy and Holiday Pay.

Requirements

Demonstrate proactive and effective communication skills. Written and Oral.
Demonstrate the ability to meet deadlines, present strong administrative skills with submissions of invoices and inventory counts in timely manner, and present strong record keeping, organizational skills.
Bachelor’s degree (BS), Associates degree (AA) or equivalent form a four or two year college or technical school; or three to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination and experience.
Hold or acquire proper state pesticide applicators license within 60 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Degree preference in agronomy/horticulture/plant/soil science.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement and manage BMP’s for the golf course, property and club houses grounds.
Responsible for building annual agronomic budget. Develop a core 12-month agronomic plan, labor plan, and operational budget.
Develop and maintain long-range equipment replacement and infrastructure improvement plan.
Implement and enforces comprehensive safety program for employees, members and guests on course in compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
Ensure that chemicals, fertilizers, and other control products are used, stored and disposed of in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Ensure proper record keeping of all chemical and fertilizer applications.
Recruit, hire, train, and manage a strong property maintenance team. Ensure team is cross-trained in all facets of operation.
Develop and implement staff development programs.
Effectively communicate and work with other department heads on scheduled events, maintenance plans, and current conditions of golf course.
Ensure equipment is maintained in good working condition, proactive with preventative maintenance, and ensure maintenance logs are kept organized and up to date.
Ensure irrigation system is maintained in good working condition, leaks are repaired in a timely manner, and irrigation sprinklers are kept level.
Attend turf conferences, equipment shows, workshops, and other educational programs to maintain a current knowledge of technical and turf innovations, and changes that could affect the department’s operations.
Develop, implement, and ensure all golf course construction projects completed on time and within budget.
Hold or acquire proper state pesticide applicators license within 60 days of employment.