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Form of workBaylands Golf Links is excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity of Golf Course Superintendent. Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality environment and be highly focused on providing superior service.
Manage and maintain Golf Course and clubhouse landscape. Supervises course maintenance personnel including Assistant Superintendent and Mechanic. Develop and implement all Golf Course maintenance programs, budgets, and personnel decisions. Plan and execute a well thought out agronomic plan to include fertilizer & chemical applications, aerification and sand topdressing schedule. Maintain accurate work records. Coordinates maintenance schedule with Golf Dept. to assure no interruption to golfer's play.
Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy or Associates Degree from an intensive two-year turf grass management program and/or 3-5 years of Golf Course Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent experience. GCSAA member. Up-to-date on federal, state and local laws on Golf Course operations. Pesticide Application certification required.
Pay rate $145,000- $165,000
Key Responsibilities of the Golf Course Superintendent:
- Prepares and maintains the annual Golf Course maintenance budget and capital plans.
- Plans, organizes and directs the maintenance and construction of putting greens, tees, fairways, roughs, and bunkers.
- Supervises the planting and cultural practices involved in growing various turf grasses, trees and ornamental plants
- Ensures that maintenance equipment is properly maintained.
- Procures supplies and materials within budgetary limitations.
- Keeps record of annual maintenance activities and costs. Prepares reports.
- Implements sound purchasing procedures utilizing preferred vendors, when possible.
- Reconciles and provides timely coding of all invoices, payroll and other required documents.
- Coordinates snow removal (depending upon facility location).
- Ensures all company policies and procedures are followed including compliance with government regulations.
- Ensures that they and all associates obtain proper training and/or licenses needed to perform job tasks safely and within city, state, and federal regulations. Addresses directly all real or perceived environmental concerns.
- Ensures proper mixing, calibration, and application of all chemical/fertilizers used on the course.
- Manages department members that may include, but is not limited to: Assistant Superintendent, 2nd Assistant Superintendent, Head Mechanic, Environmental Technician, Equipment Operator, Foreman, Greenskeeper, and Irrigation Technician.
- Assures that effective orientation and training are given to each new associate. Develops ongoing training programs.
- Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
Minimum Qualifications for the Golf Course Superintendent:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; and two to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience (Degree preference in agronomy/ horticulture/ plant/soil science).
- Must have a valid Driver’s License.
Other Qualifications:
- Possesses Pesticide License.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
