Golf Course Superintendent

14 April 2025

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Country: USA
State: South Dakota

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Golf Course Superintendent
Golf Course in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is looking for a Golf Course Superintendent.

Position Overview:
Responsible for directing the entire maintenance operation of the golf courses and associated grounds including maintenance equipment, irrigation system, and facility maintenance.

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
• Supervises the entire operation of the maintenance center and facility complex, including the operation of the equipment repair shop.
• Supervises the ordering of materials and supplies, and records daily maintenance activities.
• Hires, trains, schedules, and develops maintenance personnel, including assistant superintendents, equipment technicians, equipment operators, and other grounds maintenance staff.
• Monitors the scheduling of all maintenance operations and directs the work of the staff team members within the department.
• Directs and implements the policies and procedures established by the Landscapes Management Company.
• Implements and oversees the golf course operations safety program. Develops and monitors all regulatory compliance programs, including Hazardous Communication, GHS Safety Data Sheets, and all other associated rules and regulations.
• Develops programs and directs the application of fertilizers and plant-protecting pesticides. Monitors the record-keeping of the applications and adjusts programs as required. Obtains and upholds a pesticide and/or fertilizer license.
• Ensures all Human Resources, payroll, administrative, and reporting requirements set by the company are completed timely and accurately.
• Gathers, processes, and submits completed employee information and time records for payroll processing on time.
• Maintains membership in the GCSAA and other professional organizations, both state and local. Attends seminars, workshops, and conferences to stay abreast of current industry events and information.
• Develops and monitors the annual maintenance operating budget within the appropriate calendar. Monitors the budget and takes corrective action to ensure financial goals are met.
• Develops the annual capital equipment and projects budgets.
• Provides appropriate information and makes recommendations to the General Manager and Management Team about facility maintenance, construction, changes, materials, supplies, services, and equipment not provided for and approved within the business plan and/or budget.
• Monitors compliance with departmental purchasing policies and procedures.
• Manages all components of the irrigation system—supply, pump station, central and field controllers, piping and valves, and sprinkler heads.
• Complies with golf course etiquette rules.
• Must be well-mannered, display a smile at all times, greet guests, members, and fellow employees when encountered, show appreciation to the guests and the members, and demonstrate a willingness to help guests and members at all times.
• Possesses an understanding of the importance of safety and ensures that safe operation procedures are observed in all daily activities. Administers the LGM Safety Program.

Requirements:
Associate’s Degree in turf management, agronomy, horticulture or other related field
3 years’ experience as a Golf Course Superintendent including Demonstrated experience and capability in the areas of budget development, fiscal management, strategic planning, staff management.
Requires thorough working knowledge of the maintenance of golf course tees, fairways, greens; the seeding and maintenance practices for golf course turf; the planting cultivating, pruning, and caring for plants, shrubs and trees; the characteristics and proper use of various fertilizers and soil conditioners; herbicides and pest control methods and materials; drainage control methods; and irrigation systems, including wells, pumps and automatic controls.
Requires a high degree of administrative and management ability, especially in terms of problem solving and decision making; Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Requires knowledge of current federal, state and local laws and regulations affecting the management of golf course operations.
Ability to operate and maintain tools and machines associated with the upkeep of the golf course.
Basic computer skills using a variety of computer software applications, including Word and Excel.
Possesses an understanding of the game of golf.

Compensation:
$60,000 – $68,000 per year.

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

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