Golf Course Superintendent
Golf Course in Greenwood, Mississippi is looking for a Golf Course Superintendent.

Position Overview:
Responsible for golf course maintenance and renovations, all grounds maintenance, and landscaping around the clubhouse, pool, and tennis courts, including the parking areas. Responsibilities include developing and implementing weekly, monthly, and annual goals and objectives, including but not limited to agronomical programs, budgeting, managing and assisting the crew, record keeping, irrigation, project work, fertilizer & pesticide applications, scouting, water management, and attending committee meetings.

Essential Job Duties:
• Recruits, interviews, and hires capable individuals.
• Leads, manages, trains, coaches, motivates, and assists the team in providing exceptional course conditions and aesthetic surroundings.
• Develops the agronomical plan for the course and leads and assists in the implementation.
• Oversees and assists in the daily, monthly, and annual care and maintenance of the golf course turf, bunkers, club grounds, ornamental plants, shrubs, trees, and wetlands.
• Develops annual operating budget, monitors performance and expenses, identifies areas of concern and variances, provides explanations and recommendations, and makes adjustments.
• Oversees and controls expenses, including payroll, supplies, chemicals, and fertilizers.
• Oversees the leasing, purchasing, maintenance, and repair of all maintenance equipment.
• Directs and assists the staff in planting new and replacement vegetation, spraying, pruning, and trimming trees and shrubs, preparing soil plant beds for aesthetically pleasing arrangements, and tending to high-stress areas.
• Directs and assists in the application and recording of chemical applications (fertilizers and pesticides) on the Club’s grounds in compliance with all regulations.
• Designs and develops landscaping plans and annual planting, including rotational design, to provide a pleasant atmosphere. Directs and assists in implementation and maintenance.
• Manages an aggressive water usage tracking plan and irrigation system and provides monthly reporting on retaining ponds, wells, and other water source usage.
• Oversees and assists in construction, renovation, and reconstruction projects, whether performed by maintenance staff or outside contractors.
• Oversees and assists in the maintenance of other club properties, including the grounds around the clubhouse, tennis courts, swimming pool, other recreational facilities, open spaces, wooded areas, unused acreage, and areas outside the perimeter of the Club.
• Communicates effectively with the General Manager and appropriate department heads (golf, catering, food & beverage, etc.) on course conditions, set-up, play, and other matters related to golf play and the planning and execution of club events or activities.
• Communicates with Board, Committees and membership on relevant golf couse and Club maintenance projects, plans and issues.co
• Provides technical, operational, and safety training to ensure staff meets health and safety regulations.

Requirements:
Experience leading, developing, training, overseeing, coaching, and motivating a team.
Knowledge and experience in golf course maintenance of greens, fairways, and roughs.
Knowledge and experience in landscaping, plants, shrubs and trees.
Understanding of pest control products and their applications.
Understanding of turf chemical and fertilizer products and their applications.
Knowledge of irrigation systems, drainage installation, repair, and maintenance.
Understanding of the game of golf and the impact agronomic decisions have on playability.
Have a current state applicator’s license or the ability to acquire a license.
A BS or associate degree in turf grass management or a related certificate or experience is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Compensation:
$70,000 – $110,000 per year.

How to apply:
Please apply via the URL provided.

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