Golf Course Superintendent
Golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida is looking for a Golf Course Superintendent.

Position Overview:
Directs and participates in the maintenance of the golf courses including tees, greens, fairways, bunkers, cart paths and the rough. Maintains playing conditions to the highest possible standards set forth by the company. Manages subordinate supervisors who supervise a total of 60+ employees/contract laborers on all three golf courses. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Oversees all course construction and maintenance.
2. Develops and maintains drainage, irrigation, and watering systems.
3. Directs subordinate supervisors on tasks to be carried out to maintain golf courses in proper playing condition.
4. Inspects courses regularly to evaluate and recommend improvements.
5. Coordinates applicable work with outside contractors.
6. Determines if and when courses should be closed due to weather conditions.
7. Ensures labor and costs remain within budget guidelines.
8. Meets with Director of Golf Course Maintenance and Director of Golf to discuss conditions of facilities, maintenance plans, and scheduled events.
9. Conducts staff and safety meetings to ensure that safety standards are met.
10. Attends turf conferences, equipment shows, workshops, and other educational programs to maintain a current knowledge of technical and turf innovations and changes that could affect the department’s operations.

Requirements:
Associate’s degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional year of experience.
Turf Management degree/or currently enrolled preferred. Previous golf course maintenance experience.
A working knowledge of the maintenance of golf courses, to include, turf grass management, landscaping, irrigation and pumps, drainage systems, and integrated pest management practices.
Knowledge of fertilizers, chemicals and soil conditioners is required.
Knowledge of how to operate all golf course maintenance equipment.
Knowledge of game of golf, rules of golf and ability to play the game of golf.
Florida pesticide license.
Valid driver’s license.
Must be highly motivated.
Team player.
Excellent organizational skills.
Attention to detail.
Ability to communicate fluently in both English and Spanish.
Compensation:
$100,000 per year.

How to apply:
Please apply via the URL provided.

« Back to the Golf Jobs listings