Golf Course Superintendent
Golf course in Grants Pass, Oregon is looking for a Golf Course Superintendent.

Position Overview:
Position will be the resident expert of golf course care and maintenance. Will lead and supervise Greens Department employees to the successful care and maintenance of all golf course and club turf and plant properties with a hands-on approach while maintaining emphasis and bias for fiscal responsibilities as provided by the Director of Golf & Operations and the Board of Directors.

Grounds Maintenance:
• Plan, organize, coordinate, and supervise the maintenance of all golf course grounds.
• Research, plan, and monitor course preventive maintenance.
• Monitor, adjust, and inspect the irrigation of the golf course to ensure quality greens, tees, and fairways.
• Prepare grounds for tournaments and special events as directed by the director of operations and greens committee.
• Determine groundskeeping needs and make recommendations to the director of operations and greens committee for the purchase of supplies, equipment, and parts.
• Ensure the proper maintenance of all groundskeeping equipment.
• Maintain a written equipment and supply inventory system, including large depreciated items as well as smaller non-depreciated items such as small tools.
• Coordinate hiring independent outside contractors retained to change or improve the golf club grounds.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures affecting the timely and orderly maintenance of the golf course facilities and equipment.
• Recommend and supervise the purchase, lease, installation, and maintenance of golf course equipment and improvements including, but not limited to, cart paths, tee markers, waste receptacles, flags, signs, toilets, water fountains, and shelters.
• Prepare and plan for short- and long-term quality improvement goals pertaining to golf course grounds.
• Respond within 30 minutes during evening and weekend hours to provide leadership in the event of unusual circumstances or emergencies.
Staff Supervision
• Interview, select, and recommend the hiring, orientation, and training for all greens department employees.
• Verify orientation training for all new and re-hired grounds department employees within 30 days of hire, by submitting a printed orientation checklist to the business manager for filing in the employee’s personnel file. This checklist shall be signed by both the superintendent and the employee to document the employee’s understanding of the material covered.
• Train and supervise all employees within the grounds crew to ensure efficient, quality performance.
• Plan, schedule, and monitor work of grounds maintenance personnel to ensure equitable workload distribution and timely task completion.
• Provide progressive employee discipline for greens department employees when necessary through verbal and written consultations, or when required, consult with the director of operations.
• Complete a written performance evaluation of each regular non-seasonal employee at least annually. Submit this documentation to the office for filing in the individual’s personnel file.
• Provide the office manager with staff training information to ensure the updating of employee training records contained in their personnel files.
• Coordinate the activities of golf course employees involved in special projects.
• Create regular weekly greens department staffing schedules with a focus on workload and fiscal responsibilities.

Safety:
• Create and maintain a written record documenting the training for each employee on all equipment. Ensure this is recorded in their personnel file contained in the business office.
• Assure compliance with all OSHA rules and regulations, including maintaining a log documenting MSDS specifications from manufacturers.
• Oversee the security alarm system and updates for the golf maintenance building.
• Maintain records to meet OSHA regulations.
• Work in cooperation with the office manager to schedule and coordinate employee training as required, including first aid and CPR.
Budgetary Responsibilities
• Prepare a detailed department budget with analysis in coordination with the greens committee and director of operations.
• Conduct cost comparisons for supplies, equipment, and contracted services as requested.
• Purchase supplies and equipment as authorized by the board of directors.

General:
• Work in cooperation with other club employees to promote a cohesive team approach to club management.
• Communicate and work cooperatively with the director of operations, board of directors, department managers, and board committees to ensure the club’s success.
• Channel concerns and complaints through the greens committee and director of operations.
• Conduct oneself professionally to reflect a positive image to club members, employees, and the public.
• Implement programs, policies, and procedures assigned by the greens committee and board of directors.
• Attend and report at board and committee meetings as requested.
• Maintain a physical presence at the golf course.
• Initiate preventive measures and maintain security systems to ensure the protection of the club’s assets.
• Perform other duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned by the board of directors and director of operations.

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

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