Golf Course Superintendent

City of St. Joseph•St. Joseph, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Manages technical work associated with the care, maintenance, playing conditions, and operation of the golf course. This role involves scheduling employees, purchasing and maintaining equipment, and procuring supplies. Integral to the position is the responsibility for developing subordinates through coaching, training, guiding, evaluating, correcting, and disciplining as necessary.

Requirements

Skills in operating equipment used in golf course maintenance practices.
Knowledge of turf grasses, turf diseases, pesticide and fertilizer applications, and aeration.
Knowledge of irrigation systems operations and repairs.
Knowledge of the game of golf and USGA rules/regulations.
Ability to supervise and organize the work of others.
Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, senior management, patrons, user groups, and the general public.
Must pass a drug screening and criminal background check prior to employment.
Pesticide Applicator's license/Ornamental turf and pest control required or ability to acquire within six months of employment.

Nice To Haves

Five years of experience preferred.
Associate degree in turf management, recreation management, or closely related field preferred or any combination of education and work experience to provide the necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Responsibilities

Schedules, revises, and oversees daily and seasonal work including daily setup, mowing of greens, tees, fairways, and rough areas; watering of greens, tees, fairways, and driving range; maintenance of irrigation system; seeding, aerating, fertilizing, weed and pest control, manicuring of golf course, tree maintenance, landscape areas, and maintaining areas associated with the parking lot.
Assists the golf course manager in the preparation of the annual budget, fiscal and quarterly reports, bid specifications, and monthly user committee reports.
Maintains machinery in proper working condition by directing maintenance and controlling the operation of mowers, tractors, and other equipment.
Maintains records for employee payroll documents; determines work procedures; prepares work schedules for tasks to be accomplished throughout all seasons of the year.
Works with the user committee and golf course manager to establish future goals for the golf course and all reconstruction of new/existing golf course facilities.
Decides and advises the golf course manager when to open and close the golf course based on conditions affecting patron safety or playability.
Responsible for hiring and training all full and part-time employees in the golf maintenance division, and to provide leadership and direction to all employees to complete their daily assignments.
Administers educational opportunities for all members of the crew to attend.
Responsible for maintaining data sheets for chemical applications.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.