Golf Course Superintendent
Golf Course in Essex, Maryland is looking for a Golf Course Superintendent.

Position Overview:
Oversees golf course grounds maintenance and facility improvements. Manages full-time and seasonal grounds employees, provides training and assigns tasks. The Superintendent must effectively manage their staff and communicate effectively with the golf operations staff, customers and other Revenue Authority employees. The Superintendent will be expected to accomplish the agreed upon goals and financial performance targets for the facility.

Essential Functions / Responsibilities:
• Golf Course Maintenance: The position is the key person responsible for course and grounds conditions, managing within the budgetary performance standards that have been established. The position will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to focus on the details of performing the job. The position will also be an organized and effective manager. Working with the staff, the Superintendent will help to create the vision for the course and Baltimore County Golf Division.
• Personnel Management: The position will be the lead on site staff member for the turfgrass team, adhering to company policies while also improving employee morale, training practices, hiring, retention, and disciplinary matters. In addition, the Superintendent will direct equipment maintenance staff, establish work schedules, monitor attendance, approve leave requests and bi-weekly payroll submissions.
• Budget Administration: The position will create each year’s operating budget, participate in the system wide seed and chemical purchasing process, recommend capital purchases and help the organization maximize its return on personnel and capital investments.
• Business Communication: The position is expected to be able to effectively communicate with employees, golf operations staff and customers using proper written, verbal and electronic communication methods.
• Procedural & Regulatory Compliance: The position is expected to know and understand how to interpret all applicable local, state and federal regulations which apply to turfgrass agronomy and the Authority.
• Capital Improvement: Planning and implementing capital improvement projects requested and/or approved by the Chief Executive and Board of Directors.

Requirements:
Minimum of Associate’s Degree in turfgrass management or related field from an accredited program or equivalent, and minimum 40 hours/year of continuing education in topics related to golf course grounds maintenance.
Minimum 3 years of experience in turfgrass management or in a related area.
Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience.
Supervisory skills, computer skills, and performing all of the duties required for the maintenance of a golf course facility.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds of equipment or materials is required.
Advanced knowledge of agronomy and turfgrass maintenance for golf courses.
Basic construction techniques.
Knowledge of the characteristics and proper use of various fertilizers, amendments, herbicides, growth regulators, fungicides, and insecticides.
Understanding of drainage and irrigation systems construction and operations.
Ability to operate equipment used in the maintenance of a golf course.
Maryland Public Agency Pesticide Applicator’s license in at least categories III-C (Turf), other certifications, which may be required.
Valid driver’s license.
GCSAA Member preferred.
Knowledge of current federal, state, and local laws and regulations affecting the management of golf course operations, including but not limited to: employment, safety, and environmental standards.

Compensation:
$70,000 – $90,000 per year.

How to apply:
Please apply via the URL provided.

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