Golf Course Superintendent

Directs coordinates and supervises all maintenance and construction of greens tees and fairways and installation of irrigation systems drainage bunkers and plantings. Prepares and applies chemicals and fertilizers as needed for pest control weed elimination and to ensure proper turf growth. Purchases operates and maintains equipment. Establishes and implements work procedures to ensure grounds are properly maintained (e.g. turf fertilization and mowing schedules course irrigation procedures equipment maintenance schedules weed control activities etc.). Inspects course two to three times daily for improvements and necessary changes.

Assists with the development of recommendations concerning rules regulations and policies. Coordinates with clubhouse staff on golf outings and tournaments. Ensures the safety of patrons and visitors. Assists with special events displays and exhibits. Inspects turf for damage diseases etc. and recommends proper corrective action.

Supervises all park personnel assigned to the respective park (e.g. schedules and assigns work evaluates performance approves leave requests recommends hiring and discipline recommends training; resolves employee concerns etc.).

Establishes priorities of projects and directs implementation; evaluates the effectiveness of operations and maintenance and initiates adjustments (new procedures timeframes reporting etc.). Prepares specifications for new equipment and instructs employees on the proper operation and use of equipment.

Participates in the development and administration of the park budget. Performs related administrative duties (e.g. prepares budget requests capital improvement projects maintenance and repair projects reports schedules and job lists initiates purchasing of materials and supplies inventories accounts for park revenues etc.).

Consults and cooperates with planning staff and resource management personnel on facilities development and maintenance. Prepares sketches of work to be done and assists in formulating and interpreting plans and specifications.

Represents the Park District and maintains good public relations with park visitors local neighbors and adjoining property owners.

Develops and maintains effective working relationships with local police and fire departments service organizations and the general public; promotes the Park District through public contact. Attends staff and board meetings to offer suggestions and provide information as requested.

In cooperation with other departments plans directs and organizes volunteer and interpretive programs; conducts educational seminars and interpretive programs; stays current with the latest knowledge and techniques within required areas of specialization.

For commissioned employees: Directs and performs ranger activities; provides information and assistance to park visitors; enforces rules and regulations; responds to accidents and emergencies and administers first aid.

Maintains parks and grounds (e.g. turf areas buildings trails parking lots trees etc.); applies pesticides and fertilizer; assists with complex or unusual repairs on equipment; opens and closes parks as needed.

Performs special projects and related duties as apparent or assigned.

ANNUAL SALARY/RATE OF PAY: $50000 to $90000 commensurate with experience.

INTERNAL POSTING DATES: Friday Nov. 21 through Dec. 1 2025.

Education/Experience: Associate degree in parks and recreation natural resources or closely related field preferred and a minimum of four to five years of related experience including at least two years of supervisory experience in parks and grounds maintenance or equivalent. Skill in the operation of grounds maintenance equipment. Excellent customer service communications and interpersonal skills.

Language Skills: Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with co-workers supervisors the general public local law enforcement agencies community/citizen groups other public agencies etc. Ability to prepare meaningful concise and accurate reports; establish effective working relationships as supervisor of the work unit; ability to use a two-way radio.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate fractions decimals and percentages.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate action apply management principles to solve practical everyday work problems; ability to define problems collect data and draw valid conclusions.

Licenses Registrations: Possession of a valid Ohio Drivers License insurable by the Park Districts insurance carrier and ability to conform to the driving standards policy as approved by the Board of Park Commissioners. Possession of valid standard first aid and CPR cards within six months of employment. May be required to obtain a pesticide applicators license.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to walk stand talk or hear; operate a two-way radio and motorized equipment; sit; work with hands; lift; drive park vehicles Cushmans and golf carts etc. The employee is frequently required to use their hands to complete reports use personal computers etc.

Work Environment: While performing the regular duties of this job the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions patrolling the parks. The employee spends a portion of his/her time working in the shop and/or office. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Information: Knowledge of safety practices and procedures building and grounds maintenance basic landscaping and horticulture department policies and procedures management budgeting inventory control and public relations. Ability to maintain working relationships with coworkers supervisors the general public local law enforcement agencies other public agencies etc. Candidate must satisfactorily complete a background investigation. Lorain County Metropolitan Park District policy prohibits hiring new employees who are tobacco users.

Lorain County Metro Parks is an equal opportunity employer.

The above description represents the essential and most significant duties assignments and responsibilities of this position. It is not intended to exclude other work duties assignments and responsibilities not mentioned herein.

The classification of Golf Course Superintendent carries the status of a confidential supervisory management employee. For purposes of this job description a confidential employee is an employee who deals with information to be used by the public employer in collective bargaining or any employee who works in a close continuing relationship with public officers or representatives directly participating in collective bargaining on behalf of the employer.

A supervisory employee is an employee who has authority in the interest of the public employer to assign reward or discipline other public employees; to responsibly direct them; to adjust their grievances; or to effectively commend such action and requires the use of independent judgment.

A management level employee is an employee who helps formulate policy on behalf of the public employer who responsibly directs the implementation of policy or who may responsibly be required on behalf of the public employer to assist in the preparation for the conduct of collective negotiations administer collectively negotiated agreements or have a major role in personnel administration.