Golf Course Superintendent - Streamsong Resort

KemperSports • Streamsong, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Golf Course Superintendent is responsible for all activities related to the care and maintenance of the golf course, grounds, and equipment. This role involves planning and implementing budgets, hiring, training, and supervising staff. The Superintendent applies agronomic principles to ensure that quality standards are consistently achieved and/or exceeded. Experience with full-scale golf course construction and grow-in projects will be closely considered.

Requirements

• High school education required.
• 5 years applicable functional, supervisory and/or management experience, preferably in the golf industry.
• Demonstrated experience and capability in the areas of budget development, fiscal management, strategic planning, staff management.
• Working knowledge of turf grass maintenance equipment and irrigation systems.
• Demonstrated quality written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems; efficiently handle multiple duties under pressure with minimal supervision; work flexible hours as required including nights/weekends.
• Positive attitude, professional manner and appearance in all situations.
• Read and write (English).
• Communicate verbally with staff members and/or customers with or without the use of two-way radios.
• Give and/or follow verbal and written instructions.
• Visually inspect all work areas, golf course and grounds.
• See players on the golf course and follow the flight of golf balls.
• Operate vehicles and equipment for several hours at a time.
• Perform mathematical calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages.
• Retrieve, read and interpret information from technical sources.
• Stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, bend and kneel for up to 5 hours at a time.
• Lift up to 100 lbs occasionally, 50 lbs frequently, and 20 lbs constantly.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• College degree preferred.
• Experience with full scale golf course construction and grow-in projects.
• Work-related Spanish fluency, highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop the annual maintenance budget and operating plan, implementing it according to Company operating policies and procedures to ensure cost containment.
• Plan and implement staffing schedules to ensure quality standards are achieved at minimum employee cost.
• Maintain the golf course in proper playing condition according to Company standards.
• Develop and maintain drainage, irrigation, pumping, and water reservoir systems.
• Supervise all planting, fertilizing, and care of turf, plants, shrubs, and trees on the golf course and grounds.
• Develop and implement a fertilizer, aeration, and Integrated Pest Management program for proper turf grass and plant care.
• Supervise course construction projects.
• Supervise equipment maintenance and repair operations, establishing and implementing a cleaning and preventative maintenance program for appropriate equipment, tools, vehicles, etc.
• Ensure maintenance of all appropriate quality and cleanliness standards including, but not limited to, employee hygiene and uniforms, equipment repair areas, equipment storage areas, chemical and fertilizer storage areas, receiving areas, washing areas, lunch room areas, restrooms, etc.
• Implement and monitor the purchase ordering and receiving program to maintain proper inventories of supplies and ensure proper quantity and price on all purchases.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, OSHA rules and regulations, relating to chemical and fertilizer storage and disposal, employee safety, public safety, etc.
• Manage employment activities for applicable staff members, including personnel recruitment and selection, performance evaluations, training, compensation, discipline, and termination.
• Proactively identify and correct agronomic problems that may arise.
• Ensure staff receives proper safety and job skills training through group training, on-the-job training, communication, meetings, etc.
• Participate in the creation and execution of short-term and long-term operational and financial plans to improve quality and financial results.
• Maintain knowledge of current and projected industry developments through continuous attention to industry periodicals and participation in relevant trade associations and organizations.
• Maintain accurate records pertaining to department activities including, but not limited to, labor schedules, course maintenance, construction activities, equipment repair, safety meetings and activities, fertilizer and chemical applications, and pest control practices.
• Assure the efficient and timely submission of all required operational, financial, budgetary, and related reports.
• Perform other duties as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED