Golf Course Superintendent
Country Club in Naples, Florida is looking for a Golf Course Superintendent.

Position Overview:
The golf course superintendent is entrusted with the maintenance, operation and management of the golf course. In all instances, the golf course superintendent coordinates operations with the club manager and golf professional. In membership club organizations, the golf course superintendent also communicates and coordinates with all relevant membership groups and committees.

Major Responsibilities:
• The golf course superintendent assumes responsibility for construction, managing, and maintaining golf course properties, and repair of construction and maintenance equipment, which may include:
• The golf course(s).
• Maintenance equipment.
• Clubhouse grounds and landscaping.
• Tennis courts, swimming pool and other recreational facilities.
• Open spaces, wooded areas, unused acreage and areas outside the perimeter fence.
• Sod farm and nursery.
• Other properties as specified in writing by the superintendent’s supervisor.
• Rendering professional advice, opinions, assistance and services to the facility’s board of directors or managing body as required.
• Construction, renovation and/or reconstruction of such properties, whether performed by maintenance staff or outside contractors. In private club organizations, the superintendent must submit written plans for course construction, reconstruction or renovation projects to the green committee. Projects approved by the green committee will be forwarded to the board of directors for final approval.
• Prepares the annual budgets for the maintenance and capital improvement of course properties. Makes recommendations for capital improvement and purchases.
• Interviews, hires, trains, directs and supervises a staff of employees for golf course maintenance, administration and management staff. The superintendent has authority to terminate employment of subordinates.
• Participates in all long-range planning meetings and establishes short-range and long-range plans for the golf course. Plans all maintenance and project work, applying his or her agronomic and administrative expertise, to achieve the agreed-upon maintenance standards and long-range goals.
• Oversees the scheduling and routing of personnel and equipment to accomplish the work. The superintendent frequently inspects the golf course and related areas to evaluate how well management standards are being achieved and to evaluate golf course management programs.
• Acquires equipment and purchases necessary supplies to maintain the golf course and other properties. The superintendent is responsible for inventory control and oversees the equipment maintenance programs.
• Responsible for daily facility security checks ensuring accurate inventory of equipment and keys.
• Plans professional development and training activities for subordinates, including safety training for equipment use and proper handling of fertilizers, herbicides, and all other chemicals used on the course; assures that SDSs are available in convenient location.
• Ensures proper landscaping for property outside of golf course including the clubhouse and surrounding areas.
• Coordinates applicable work with outside contractors.
• Determines when course should be closed due to weather conditions that may damage the course if play continues.
• Conducts other appropriate tasks assigned by the General Manager/COO.

Requirements:
Certified Golf Course Superintendent or Assistant Golf Course Superintendent.
Commercial RUP Applicator License.
Valid driver’s license.

Compensation:
$120,000 – $140,000 per year.

How to apply:
Please send your resume and cover letter to the email provided.

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