Golf Course Superintendent

Wanted-18 Hole Golf Course Superintendent

Salary position, health benefits available after 60 days, sick pay and vacation pay.

Close to the Bradenton, St. Petersburg, Riverview, Ruskin and Brandon areas.

As a Golf Course Superintendent, you will be reporting to the Director of Operations and Regional Agronomist. Will be responsible for managing all aspects of the golf course property, including the golf course and surrounding areas, as well as managing the turf maintenance crew, including hiring, training, safety, and supervision. In this role, planning and managing the Turf Operations budget will be one of your key responsibilities.      

Responsibilities:

• Ensure playing conditions are maintained to quality standards.
• Schedule, plan, organize, and coordinate all golf course maintenance and improvements.
• Monitor and adjust operational plan.
• Manage operational budgets.
• Provide staff training and supervision.
• Establish turf position job standards.
• Scheduling regular chemical and fertilization applications.
• Make sure safety and efficient operation are met to exceed performance goals.
• Ensure all requirements are met in record keeping for the county and or state.
• Development and implementation of operational budget.
• Appropriate communication to membership and Golf Professional.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3 years’ on-course experience in all facets of turf management and a degree or diploma in turf grass management.
• Possess valid “Chemical Application” license.
• Supervisory experience in a golf course management setting.
• Ability to maintain and repair irrigation equipment as well as other golf course equipment.
• Be available for work every day at discretionary hours.
• Approach responsibilities in an organized and energetic manner.

Physical Factors:

• Ability to perform physical labor.  May be required to work in an environment that includes such activities as bending, lifting, stooping, kneeling, climbing, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling and grasping for up to 5 hours without sitting.  May need to lift to 80 lbs. occasionally and up to 50 lbs. frequently.
• Most of the time, it may be outdoors exposed to such elements as heat, rain, wind, cold.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.