Golf Course Superintendent
Golf Course Superintendent
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01-05-2025
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1 Vacancy
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01-05-2025
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
This Golf Course Superintendent is responsible for the overall maintenance and turf grass agronomy of the golf course. This position involves oversight of all aspects of turfgrass management irrigation landscaping equipment maintenance and personnel. The person in this role will work closely with the ownership team construction team and the rest of the leadership team to create and deliver an exceptional golf and outdoor experience to players and their guests. The individual will lead educate and foster an environment for continuous learning and improvement.
KEY COMPETENCIES
To be successful in this role the Superintendent will need to demonstrate the competencies that follow; these same areas will be a focus for performance evaluation ensuring clear expectations and ongoing support:
Technical Skills: Practical knowledge and abilities related to turfgrass and landscape management irrigation system management maintenance of equipment and planning.Strategic Management: Identify assess and mitigate risks that could impact the appearance operations or playability of the course.
Leadership: Inspire motivate and guide others toward achieving goals in the golf course maintenance department.
Interpersonal Skills: Engage with employees players partners and peers.
Financial Planning and Budgeting: Develop implement and monitor financial plans and budgets to ensure financial stability and growth.
Health & Safety: Uphold health & safety protocols conduct training and inspections and investigate incidents addressing or escalating concerns when appropriate.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Construction & GrowIn Phase
- Collaborate with the golf course architect shapers and construction team to ensure design intent and agronomic best practices are executed.
- Assist with the selection and installation of irrigation systems and drainage infrastructure.
- Oversee grassing plan including soil preparation seeding/sodding and nutrient management.
- Develop and manage growin schedules budget and labor planning.
- Source and procure agronomic equipment and supplies; develop equipment maintenance program.
- Implement earlystage integrated pest management (IPM) and water conservation strategies.
Operational Phase (PostOpening)
- Lead all golf course maintenance operations to deliver championshiplevel playing conditions daily.
- Develop and manage annual agronomy budget staffing plan and maintenance calendar.
- Recruit train and lead a skilled maintenance team; foster a culture of safety quality and continuous improvement.
- Manage chemical and fertilizer application programs in accordance with local state and federal regulations.
- Monitor and manage irrigation turf health environmental sustainability and course aesthetics.
- Coordinate with golf operations on tournament and daily course setup.
- Serve as a liaison to ownership providing regular updates and agronomic reports.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
The Superintendent is responsible for effectively leading the team to achieve excellence on the golf course and throughout the Project. The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
Professional Experience: Golf Course Superintendent status (GCSAA) proven success as a Superintendent at a playerfocused course for 10 years.Technical Experience: 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.
Education: Must have a diploma or degree in turfgrass management. Knowledge of current regulations affecting the management of golf course operations (including employment safety and environmental standards laws and regulations).
Leadership: A dynamic resultsoriented leader with a proven ability to build and motivate a highperforming team and effectively engage with ownership.
Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement strategies to drive revenue enhance player satisfaction and ensure the Projects longterm success.
Communication and Collaboration: Excellent communication presentation and problemsolving skills as well as the ability to build strong partnerships within the Project.
Service Focus: A deep understanding of private golf culture and a commitment to fostering exceptional experiences.
Professional Development: A passion for continuous learning and staying current with industry trends.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
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