Golf Course Superintendent

BallenIsles Country Club

18h

About The Position

Golf course superintendents are entrusted with the maintenance, operations and management of a golf course. Golf course superintendents carefully manage the maintenance inputs to the golf course while conserving and protecting natural resources. They directly influence the playing areas and landscapes with which golfers interact.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of agronomy and turfgrass management practices; a working knowledge of golf facility construction principles, practices and methods; and a thorough understanding of the rules and strategies of the game of golf
A high degree of administrative and executive ability, especially in terms of problem solving and decision making
Proficiency in computer use, knowledge of Microsoft Office and other applications
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of current federal, state and local laws and regulations affecting the management of golf course operations (including, but not limited to, employment, safety and environmental standards, laws and regulations)
Participation in continuing education opportunities such as seminars, workshops, correspondence courses, field days and trade shows
Must be a FL restricted-use pesticide applicator

Nice To Haves

FL BMP certification is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead the construction and maintenance of the golf course(s)
Lead the maintenance and repair of construction and golf course maintenance equipment
Render professional advice, opinions, assistance and services to the facility's board of directors or managing body as required
Participate in all long-range planning meetings
Managing and maintaining golf course properties, which may include: The golf course(s) and practice facilities Maintenance equipment Clubhouse grounds and landscaping Open spaces, wooded areas, unused acreage and areas outside the perimeter fence Sod farm and nursery Other properties as specified in writing by the superintendent's supervisor
Construction, renovation and/or reconstruction of such properties, whether performed by maintenance staff or outside contractors
Prepare the annual budgets for the maintenance and capital improvement of course properties; formulate the annual maintenance and capital budgets to implement board policies established in accordance with the long-range plan and defined maintenance standards
Interview, hire, train, and supervise a staff of employees for the purpose of maintaining the properties; the superintendent has authority to terminate employment of subordinates
Plan all maintenance and project work, applying their agronomic and administrative expertise to achieve the agreed-upon maintenance standards and long-range goals
Oversee the scheduling and routing of personnel and equipment to accomplish the work; frequently inspect the golf course and related areas to evaluate how well management standards are being achieved and to effect changes in management programs
Acquire equipment and purchase necessary supplies to maintain the golf course and other properties; responsible for inventory control and overseeing the equipment maintenance programs; approve all expenditures and exercise cost control measures to keep operating and capital expenses in line with the approved budgets
Keep accurate and complete records on payroll, inventory, weather data, maintenance procedures, pesticide applications, etc.
Communicate regularly with other members of the top management group to discuss activities, goals, plans and member/customer input