Golf Course Superintendent
About The Position
The Golf Course Superintendent has primary responsibility to ensure the overall quality and condition of the 36-hole Ohio State University Golf Club. It is to be maintained in a manner to provide the highest level of quality and enjoyment for student-athletes, club members and guests. This position is responsible for the management and coordination of all maintenance programs and construction projects for the golf course, golf course facilities and grounds; the selection, training and supervision of the golf course operation staff; maintaining golf courses within budgetary guidelines; work with golf club staff in the coordination of events; keep abreast of current innovations in turf management and establish record keeping systems for maintenance scheduling, man-hour accounting, preventive maintenance of equipment, inventory control, pesticide applications, fertilizations, etc.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- 5 years of relevant experience required.
- Possess a working knowledge of golf facility construction principles, practices and methods.
- Possess a thorough understanding of the rules and strategies of the game of golf.
- Minimum of five years experience in the area of golf course management and supervisory responsibility.
- Pesticide applicator license in category 8 (turf) and category 3 (aquatics).
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree may be desirable.
- 8-12 years of relevant experience preferred.
- PGA Tour, USGA, OGA, and/or NCAA experience.
- Experience working with collegiate teams and coaches.
- Experience collaborating with turfgrass professors with research projects on and off the course.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the overall quality and condition of the 36-hole Ohio State University Golf Club.
- Manage and coordinate all maintenance programs and construction projects for the golf course, golf course facilities and grounds.
- Select, train, and supervise golf course operation staff.
- Maintain golf courses within budgetary guidelines.
- Work with golf club staff in the coordination of events.
- Keep abreast of current innovations in turf management.
- Establish record keeping systems for maintenance scheduling, man-hour accounting, preventive maintenance of equipment, inventory control, pesticide applications, and fertilizations.
Benefits
- The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
