Phalaborwa: Head Green Keeper – Course Superintendent posted by BGA Recruitment

HEAD GREENKEEPER / GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT

Reports to: Head of Golf

Job Overview:

The Head Golf Course Superintendent is responsible for operation and maintenance of the golf course. These responsibilities include:

• Turfgrass / plant material maintenance programs;
• Property / asset management;
• Personnel management;
• Budgeting / forecasting;
• Financial management;
• Member relations;
• Scheduling / maintenance of irrigation systems;
• Fertilizer and chemical applications; and
• Compliance of regulatory issues.

The Head Greenkeeper / Golf Course Superintendent works to create an environment where staff is involved and enthusiastic, with open communication and respect for themselves, members, guests, and the property.

Basic Functions:

• Responsible for all phases of Golf Maintenance and Agronomic operations, cost control, and personnel.
• Works closely with, advises, and coordinates with the Head of Golf on any issues related to golf course maintenance.
• Directs and participates in the construction and maintenance of the grounds.
• Designs landscape plans for facility grounds and implements the plans.
• Administers and enforces all Club rules, regulations, and policies for staff.
• Supports and assists with membership seminars and orientations.
• Works closely with the Head of Golf to operate the Golf Course in a fiscally responsible and professional manner.
• Must be able to work independently and be a self-starting problem solver.

Primary Duties:

• Oversees the care and maintenance of the turf, ornamental plants, shrubs, trees, and wetlands on the facility grounds.
• Directs and assists the staff on the planting of new vegetation; the replacement, spraying, pruning, and trimming of trees and shrubs; the preparation of soil plant beds for aesthetically pleasing arrangements; and tending to high stress areas.
• Provides detailed annual plan for the various property levels and the designated landscaping areas. Includes rotational design to provide facility with a fresh, eye catching, interesting, and pleasant atmosphere.
• Manages an aggressive water usage tracking plan and irrigation systems and provides monthly reporting on retaining ponds, wells, and other water source usage.
• Recruits, supervises, and retains maintenance staff. Conducts employee performance evaluations and exercises disciplinary action.
• Provides technical, operational, and safety training for employees to ensure that staff is working within OSHA, club safety, and governmental guidelines for safe working conditions.
• Oversees subordinates in proper and safe operation and maintenance of mechanical and power equipment. Plans and budgets for additional or replacement capital equipment.
• Supervises and participates in the application and recording of chemical applications (fertilizers and chemicals) on the Clubs grounds in compliance with all local, and governmental regulations.
• Supervises and controls all maintenance expenses associated with Golf Course Operations, including payroll, supplies, chemicals, and fertilizers.
• Develops annual operating budget and plans for maintenance and capital improvement projects.
• Maintains records and completes required reporting. Orders parts, supplies, and equipment as needed.
• Schedules maintenance practices around member play and outings to maximize efficiency and minimize disruption to members.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Knowledge of management and maintenance of greens, fairways and roughs and any other areas related to the golf course.
• Knowledge of use and operating standards of equipment and tools used in golf course construction and maintenance work.
• Skill in recruiting, supervising, training, monitoring, evaluating, and motivating personnel.
• Interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts and work with supervisors, officials, employees, members, and the general public.
• Knowledge of safe use, mixing, and application of chemicals and commercial products.
• Knowledge of the game of golf, golf rules, and methods of play.
• Ability to anticipate personnel, equipment, and material requirements related to golf course maintenance and repair assignments.
• Ability and knowledge to lay out irrigation patterns, drainage patterns, and construct tees and/or greens.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

Must be able to frequently sit, stand, bend, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and walk. Ability to lift up to 50kgs, and to lift overhead and push/pull, move lighter objects. The employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Reporting Structure

Reports to: Head of Golf

This job description serves as a general overview of the job duties that this position requires.