Grounds Superintendent

GreatLIFE Golf & Fitness Club•Worthington, MN

8d•$50,000 - $55,000

About The Position

Position Concept: As a member of the Golf Management Team, the Head Golf Course Superintendent will oversee the overall maintenance of the Worthington Golf Course. Will supervise the maintenance and repair of equipment. Participate in all long-range planning meetings. The superintendent will give his/her professional advice, opinions, assistance, and services to the facilities managing body as required. The position will promote an exceptional "golf experience," and provide excellent playing surfaces for all members and guests. Specific Responsibilities - include but are not limited to: The golf course superintendent assumes responsibility for managing and maintaining golf course properties which include: the golf course, maintenance equipment, the golf car fleet, clubhouse grounds and landscaping, open spaces, wooded areas, wetlands, and any other “unused” areas Construction, renovation, and/or reconstruction of such properties whether performed by the maintenance team or outside contractors Prepares the annual budgets for the maintenance and capital improvement of course properties Interviews, hires, trains, directs, and supervises team members for the purpose of maintaining the properties and has the authority to terminate employment of subordinates Plans all maintenance and project work applying his/her agronomic and administrative expertise to achieve the agreed-upon maintenance standards and long-range goals. Oversees the scheduling and routing of personnel and equipment to accomplish the work through frequent inspection of the golf course and related areas. Evaluates how well management standards are being achieved and changes management programs as needed Acquires equipment and purchases necessary supplies to maintain the golf course and other properties. Responsible for inventory control and overseeing equipment maintenance programs Approves all expenditures and exercises cost control measure to keep, as nearly as possible, operating and capital expenses in line with the approved budgets Communicates regularly with other members of the top management team to discuss activities, goals, plans and member/guests input. Oversee the development of operating procedures and training manuals for the maintenance operation Schedules and chairs regular team meetings focused on course conditions, safety, efficiency and continuous improvement. Coordinate and ensure all written correspondence, reporting, and communications for the golf maintenance operation Helps enforce all rules and regulations governing golf course usage Maintain a close working relationship with the Director of Agronomy and other department leads.

Requirements

Maintain GCSAA membership in good standing in an active classification
Requires 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
Fundamental supervisory practices and principles
Act as a role model for all team members by demonstrating the behavior and work ethic expected of all team members
Strong organizational, planning and prioritization skills
Self-motivated with desire to promote and market
Service and member focused attitude
Experienced in written and oral business communications
Remain up-to-date on customer relationship management tactics and strategies
Experienced computer user including; Microsoft Word and Excel.
Proficient in other applications, i.e. email, etc.
Maintain and promote a positive professional image within the community
Requires a high degree of administrative and executive ability, especially in terms of problem solving and decision making
Requires current state certification or licensing as a pesticide applicator
Attend conferences, workshops, meetings, and trade shows to keep abreast of marketing and business trends
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, laws, and regulations)

Responsibilities

Managing and maintaining golf course properties which include: the golf course, maintenance equipment, the golf car fleet, clubhouse grounds and landscaping, open spaces, wooded areas, wetlands, and any other “unused” areas
Construction, renovation, and/or reconstruction of such properties whether performed by the maintenance team or outside contractors
Prepares the annual budgets for the maintenance and capital improvement of course properties
Interviews, hires, trains, directs, and supervises team members for the purpose of maintaining the properties and has the authority to terminate employment of subordinates
Plans all maintenance and project work applying his/her agronomic and administrative expertise to achieve the agreed-upon maintenance standards and long-range goals.
Oversees the scheduling and routing of personnel and equipment to accomplish the work through frequent inspection of the golf course and related areas.
Evaluates how well management standards are being achieved and changes management programs as needed
Acquires equipment and purchases necessary supplies to maintain the golf course and other properties.
Responsible for inventory control and overseeing equipment maintenance programs
Approves all expenditures and exercises cost control measure to keep, as nearly as possible, operating and capital expenses in line with the approved budgets
Communicates regularly with other members of the top management team to discuss activities, goals, plans and member/guests input.
Oversee the development of operating procedures and training manuals for the maintenance operation
Schedules and chairs regular team meetings focused on course conditions, safety, efficiency and continuous improvement.
Coordinate and ensure all written correspondence, reporting, and communications for the golf maintenance operation
Helps enforce all rules and regulations governing golf course usage
Maintain a close working relationship with the Director of Agronomy and other department leads.