Golf Course Superintendent

The Polo Club of Boca Raton•Boca Raton, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Golf Course Superintendent manages all aspects of maintenance for an 18-hole golf course, including staff supervision, application and maintenance schedules, planning, and directing work. The role responds to emergencies and communicates with the Director of Golf Course Maintenance about emergencies, accidents, occurrences, safety initiatives, and unusual course conditions. The position oversees maintenance personnel and subordinate supervisors, including hiring-related interviews, training, work assignments, performance reviews, recognition, discipline, complaint handling, and problem resolution. It manages safety, equipment and materials, irrigation, fertilizer and pesticide applications, records, and supply orders requiring the Director’s approval. The Superintendent also communicates professionally with members, coworkers, management, vendors, and the public, and performs other duties assigned by the Director of Golf Course Maintenance. The work is performed outdoors and involves exposure to variable weather, heat, rain, wind, humidity, mechanical equipment, elevated or precarious locations, fumes, airborne particles, toxic and caustic chemicals, possible electrical shock and vibration, and noise up to 90 dB. Safety glasses, ear plugs, and gloves are provided. The role requires physical activity, including lifting and moving materials and performing manual labor such as handling a 50-pound fertilizer bag and using a shovel.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or higher in Agronomy or Horticulture, plus four or more years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
Knowledge of agronomy and related golf course practices, including golf course construction, establishment, and maintenance.
Knowledge of landscape construction and materials.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
Good customer relations skills and the ability to maintain effective professional relationships with members, superiors, and coworkers.
Ability to analyze and interpret data, prepare reports, communicate verbally and in writing, and understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
Ability to multitask and work in a challenging environment.
Ability to read and interpret business publications, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations; draft reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals; and present information and respond to questions or complaints.
Ability to perform calculations involving amounts, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, volume, rates, and ratios, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, a job board program, and irrigation system software.
Acquire a State of Florida Commercial Applicator license in Ornamental and Turf within six months of employment.
Hold Florida Best Management Practices (BMP) certification or acquire it within six months of employment.
GCSAA and FGCSA membership.
Valid Florida driver’s license and a good driving record.
Meet physical demands including regularly lifting or moving up to 10 pounds, often up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds; standing, walking, sitting, handling and reaching, climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and using vision, hearing, and other senses as described.
Ability to inspect the course closely and perform manual labor, including lifting a 50-pound fertilizer bag and using a shovel or similar tools.

Nice To Haves

Previous club experience.

Responsibilities

Plan and schedule all golf course maintenance processes and procedures.
Train, instruct, and direct maintenance personnel; coach them and conduct annual evaluations.
Manage safety throughout maintenance operations, from the shop to the course.
Manage the safe operation, storage, and effective use of equipment, materials, supplies, and assigned equipment.
Operate irrigation systems, including daily setup and maintenance.
Manage fertilizer and pesticide applications and maintain application records.
Order supplies as needed with approval from the Director of Golf Course Maintenance.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance processes.
Respond to emergencies and communicate emergencies, accidents, occurrences, safety initiatives, and unusual course conditions to the Director of Golf Course Maintenance.
Communicate courteously and professionally with members, coworkers, management, vendors, and the public.
Oversee the direction, coordination, and evaluation of golf course maintenance units and subordinate supervisors.
Interview, train, assign and direct work, appraise performance, reward and discipline employees, address complaints, and resolve problems.
Follow organizational regulations, policies, procedures, and instructions, and maintain a professional demeanor.
Perform other duties assigned by the Director of Golf Course Maintenance.