Golf Superintendent is responsible for overall maintenance and care of the golf course, including turf/grass management, irrigation, and chemical applications (e.g., fertilizer, pesticides) to ensure quality playing conditions. Oversees continued development of golf course during golf season to improve playing conditions and maintenance of course during off-season. Being a Golf Superintendent manage purchasing, replenishment, and inventory of all materials, supplies, and equipment used to maintain golf course. Liaises with the Head Golf Professional on any issues related to golf course operations and maintenance. Additionally, Golf Superintendent typically requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a golf course general manager. The Golf Superintendent manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Golf Superintendent typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Description
Assists Golf Course Superintendent with implementation of agronomic and course conditioning tasks and upkeep of all related equipment.
This description includes, but is not necessarily limited to the duties and responsibilities noted below:
· Maintains all grounds
· Maintains course maintenance equipment
· Schedules personnel assigned to department
· Assists in recruiting, hiring and training personnel assigned to department
· Supervises personnel assigned to department
· Evaluates personnel assigned to department
· Assists in supervision of all planting, fertilizing and care of turf, plants, shrubs, trees and other facilities on golf course
· Supervises operations of and personnel in equipment repair shop
· Records all work activities of personnel in the department
· Records all maintenance on course
· Assists in preparation of annual budget for department
· Assists in selection and preparation of proper fertilizers and nutrients for all flora and fauna
· Assists in developing and maintaining drainage, irrigation and watering systems
· Maintains course in proper playing condition
· Provides necessary input for all required personnel records
· Implements and enforces comprehensive safety program for employees, members and guests on course in compliance with local, state, and federal laws
· Assists with calibration of all fertilizer and pesticide application equipment
· Maintains accurate work records for all personnel in department
· Follows Integrated Pest Management practices in the care of the course and grounds
Golf Course Superintendent
Golf Course Mechanic and all other golf course employees
Salaried Exempt, Full-time
Works indoors and outdoors. Potential exposure to inclement weather, potentially dangerous chemicals, solvents, pesticides, and fertilizers, exposed to sharp and rapid equipment movements on a daily basis.
Injury may occur as a result of exposure to the above if safety procedures are not properly followed at all times.
· Must have the ability to follow and give verbal and written instructions.
· Must have the ability to perform mathematical calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages.
· Must have the ability to supervise subordinates.
· Must have the ability to read and interpret information from technical sources.
· Must be able to communicate verbally with golfers.
· Must have the ability to inspect all work spaces, golf course, and grounds.
· Must have the ability to stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, bend and kneel for five hours at a time without sitting.
· Must have the ability to lift up to 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly.
Requirements
Turfgrass Certificate or Degree preferred but not required, Golf course experience. Applicators license preferred Will Train.