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 Club’s 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.
