Golf Course Superintendent

Duties and 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

 

Safety Responsibilities and Requirements: 

• 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

 

Qualifications/Requirements/Experience/Education: 

• 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

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision and 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 and health savings accounts
• LTD and STD
• Employee discounts: food, retail merchandise, boat rentals
• Golf privileges

Luxury residential community and championship golf resort operator.