Golf Course Superintendent
Golf course in Keene Valley, New York is looking for a Golf Course Superintendent.

Position Overview:
Must be experienced in the oversight, directing, and participating in the daily maintenance and operations of the golf course to deliver an exceptional golf experience to the membership. The position must possess organizational and time management skills as this position has a variety of traditional and non-traditional responsibilities. Finally the position requires excellent interpersonal skills to deal with the membership and staff of the club. This is a full-time annual position that oversees the golf course, grounds and landscaping functions of the club and comes with an excellent benefits package and excellent quality of life. This team member will report directly to the General Manager.

Essential Responsibilities:
• Maintains all grounds and course maintenance equipment according to the club’s turf management program.
• Schedules, trains, supervises and evaluates all personnel assigned to department.
• Maintains accurate work records for all personnel in the department.
• Supervises all planting, fertilizing, care and removal of turf, plants, shrubs, trees and other facilities on the golf course.
• Maintains course in proper playing condition.
• Inspects course regularly to evaluate and recommend improvements.
• Oversees all construction, maintenance and renovations on the golf course.
• Oversees repairs of broken water lines/valves; may perform necessary repairs in an emergency.
• Records all maintenance on course.
• Supervises operation of equipment repairs.
• Prepares annual budget for department; takes corrective action as necessary to help assure that budget goals are met.
• Establishes short- and long-range plans for the golf course.
• Selects and prepares proper fertilizers and nutrients for all flora and fauna.
• Develops and maintains drainage, irrigation and watering systems.
• Implements and enforces comprehensive safety program for employees, members, and guests on course in compliance with local, state and federal laws; implements and manages the club’s hazard communication (HAZCOM) program.
• Ensures that chemicals, petroleum and other controlled products are used, stored and disposed of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations; maintains required records and strives to minimize the use of chemicals and petroleum products.
• Communicates as necessary with Golf Professional to discuss conditions of facilities, maintenance plans, scheduled events and the number of rounds played.
• Communicates as necessary with Grounds, Golf or House committees.
• Attends staff and management meetings.
• Keeps members informed about current and future maintenance activities.
• Assists with snow removal planning.
• Makes recommendations for capital improvement and purchases.
• Supervises road and roadside maintenance within the club’s grounds.
• 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.

Requirements:
The ideal candidate will be of high integrity, excel at collaboration, operate with a strong team spirit, and possess the ability to manage effectively.
Experience in the private club industry is a significant plus.
Candidates should have a career path marked with stability and progression of title and responsibility while showing ongoing professional development, as well as career path marked with verifiable accomplishment as a team builder and leader.
Candidates should have a two- or four-year degree in Agronomy or a turf related field and at least five years of experience in the Golf Course Maintenance Industry in which three to five years were as a first assistant.
GSCAA membership is preferred but not required.
Candidates must be innovative and bring knowledge of industry best practices to the Club.
Impeccable and verifiable references; all candidates will be subject to a background review.
The ability to work “hands on” with other staff and managers, and to mentor, train and lead.
Interaction with the membership is both expected and strongly encouraged.

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

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