Golf Course Superintendent
About The Position
The Golf Course Superintendent is responsible for organizing precise programs for pesticide application, maintaining Audubon Certified Status, and practicing sound agronomic principles. This role involves assisting in equipment selection and the establishment of national buying programs, while maintaining all appropriate documentation such as spray logs. The Superintendent identifies annual capital expenditure needs through budget processes, creates annual budgets tailored to the golf course's specific needs, and is responsible for inventory control. They plan and establish cost-effective work schedules for personnel, and are responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining staff, and resolving problems. This position provides leadership and motivation for all crew members and establishes overseeding programs. Regular communication with management, golf staff, and members is essential. Additionally, the role includes significant safety responsibilities, such as providing leadership, communication, training, and support for safety programs, setting budgets and goals for safety improvement, and performing risk assessments. The Superintendent takes personal responsibility for safety daily.
Requirements
- BS or Associates degree in Agronomy or Turf Grass Management or related field
- Minimum of 10 years experience in all phases of golf course management
- Knowledge of financial forecasting for a golf course operation
- GA Pesticide License
- Participates in continuing education opportunities
- Participates in professional organizations such as GCSAA and GGCSA
- Participates in Greens Committee meetings as required
- Ability to lead and motivate team
Responsibilities
- Organizes precise programs for the application of all pesticides
- Maintains Audubon Certified Status for the golf course
- Practices sound agronomic principles
- Assists in the selection of equipment
- Assist in the establishment of all national buying programs
- Maintains all appropriate documentation, i.e. spray logs
- Identifies annual capital expenditure needs through the budget process short and long term
- Creates annual budget designed for the specific needs of the golf course
- Responsible for inventory control of facility
- Plans and establishes cost effective work schedules for personnel
- Responsible for interviewing, hiring and training crew members; planning, assigning, and direction or work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining staff; addressing complaints and resolving problems
- Provides leadership and motivation for all crew members
- Establishes overseeding programs
- Communicates regularly with management, golf staff and members
- Provides leadership, communication, training, support and attention to safety programs, systems and techniques
- Sets budget, goals and objectives for continued monitoring and improvement of safety programs
- Performs risk assessment as part of decision and problem solving process
- Takes personal responsibility for safety every day
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid vacation after 6 months
- Paid time off after 90 days: 10 holidays, 3 sick days and 3 personal days
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- LTD
- STD
- Employee discounts: food, retail merchandise, boat rentals
- Golf privileges
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
