Golf Course Superintendent
Golf Course in Amana, Iowa is looking for a Golf Course Superintendent.

Position Overview:
You will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance and agronomic practices of the golf course and adjacent grounds, including the clubhouse landscaping and maintenance. Responsibilities also include overseeing the repair and maintenance of all golf course-related equipment. Previous supervisory experience is a requirement for the position.

Duties:
• Maintains all grounds including the golf course, clubhouse surrounds and other maintainable property.
• Supervises all planting, fertilizing and chemical applications, and other care of turf, plants, shrubs and trees on the golf course and clubhouse surrounds.
• Hires, supervises, and develops Assistant Superintendent, foreman, irrigation technician and other employees in the maintenance department.
• Informs members about present and future maintenance activities.
• Coordinates scheduling of all personnel assigned to the department.
• Communicates frequently with the General Manager and Director of Maintenance to discuss activities, goals, plans and member/customer feedback.
• Prepares and manages annual budget plan for the golf course maintenance operation on an annual basis.
• Maintains inventory and oversees all repairs and scheduled maintenance of all golf course maintenance equipment.
• Implements and enforces comprehensive safety program for employees of the maintenance department.
• Supervises maintenance and operation of drainage, irrigation, and other mechanical watering systems.
• Develops chemical and fertilizing plan on an annual basis.
• Ensures that the golf course is providing healthy and high-quality playing conditions for guests of the property.
• Prepares and maintains all recordkeeping for maintenance department (i.e., Human Resource files, inventory files, fertilization, and chemical application logs).
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.

Requirements:
3-5 years turf grass management experience required.
Supervisory, coaching and staff development experience required.
A four-year college degree preferred, but not required.
GCSAA Member preferred, but not required.
Knowledge of budgeting and expense management.
Knowledge of local, federal, and state laws and regulations affecting management of golf course operations.
Must have a strong business aptitude and passion for the golf business.
Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Must be highly organized and efficient with a high attention to detail.
Must have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Must have basic computer skills, Word and Excel.

Compensation:
$70,000 – $75,000 per year.
Salary.
Health insurance.
Retirement plan.
PTO program.
Bonus eligibility.
Uniform allowance.
Golf privileges.
Association dues and meeting allowance.

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

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