Golf Course Superintendent

Omni Hotels & Resorts • Rancho Mirage, CA

3d

About The Position

The 444-room Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa is classic Rancho Mirage re-imagined for the 21st-century traveler. Our luxurious Palm Springs hotel rooms surround you in Spanish Colonial-inspired style and a soothing desert palette of beige, sand, and ivory. With plenty of space for your peace and your quiet, you’ll also open French doors to your very own private patio or balcony where the warm desert air and breathtaking views await.
Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa’s associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Rancho Las Palmas may be your perfect match.
Golf Course Superintendent
Overview:
The Golf Course Superintendent is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and management of the golf course. The GCS will coordinate the operation with the Director of Agronomy.

Requirements

• Experience in all phases of golf course management and turf culture along with a working knowledge of course renovation and construction.
• Must have a minimum of two-year certificate or A.S. from a recognized turf grass program. Must have or be able to obtain within 3 months of starting position a California State Qualifying Applicator's Certificate (QAC).
• High degree of administrative and executive ability including effective written and oral communication skills and computer proficiency.
• Thorough understanding of the proper use of fertilizers and their application
• Requires administrative and executive ability, especially in terms of problem solving and decision making.
• Requires 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 and laws and regulations.
• Requires participation in continuing education opportunities such as seminars, workshops, correspondence courses, field days and trade shows.
• Thorough understanding of the proper irrigation of turf as it relates to turf health and course conditioning.
• Ability to prepare the golf course for play according to the rules of golf.
• Valid Driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Create, implement, and execute a global maintenance plan and budget for the golf course operation.
• Coordinate and oversee all golf course construction and renovation projects along with the Director of Agronomy.
• Develop a long-term property improvement plan (PIP) to include a forecast of all capital requirements of the course, equipment, and maintenance facility.
• Oversee the procurement, maintenance, operation and utilization of all maintenance equipment and supplies.
• Oversee the process of Interviewing, hiring, counseling, training, and disciplining all golf course maintenance associates in coordination with Human Resources.
• Protect the company’s interest by an awareness of and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations including property and company policies.
• Work closely with the Director of Agronomy to coordinate course scheduling and utilization along with the implementation of cultural programs that have a guest impact.
• Attend staff meetings, manager meetings and meet with members as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree