Golf Course Superintendent
Golf course in New Orleans, Louisiana is looking for a Golf Course Superintendent.

Position Overview:
You will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance and agronomic practices of the golf course and adjacent grounds, including the clubhouse landscaping and maintenance. Responsibilities also include overseeing the repair and maintenance of all golf course-related equipment. Previous supervisory experience is a requirement for the position.

Responsibilities:
• Maintains all grounds including the golf course, clubhouse surrounds, and other maintainable property.
• Supervises all planting, fertilizing, and chemical applications, and other care of turf, plants, shrubs, and trees on the golf course and clubhouse surrounds.
• Hires, supervises, and develops assistant superintendent, mechanic, foreman, irrigation technician, and other employees in the maintenance department.
• Informs members about present and future maintenance activities.
• Coordinates scheduling of all personnel assigned to the department.
• Communicates frequently with the general manager to discuss activities, goals, plans, and member/customer feedback.
• Prepares and manages annual budget plan for the golf course maintenance operation on an annual basis.
• Maintains equipment inventory and oversees all repairs and scheduled maintenance of all equipment.
• Implements and enforces comprehensive safety program for employees of the maintenance department.
• Supervises maintenance and operation of drainage, irrigation, and other mechanical watering systems.
• Develops chemical and fertilizing plan on an annual basis.
• Ensures that the golf course is providing healthy and high-quality playing conditions for guests of the property.
• Prepares and maintains all recordkeeping for maintenance department (i.e., human resource files, inventory files, fertilization, and chemical application logs).
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.

Requirements:
A four-year college degree preferred, but not required.
GCSAA Member preferred, but not required.
3-5 years turf grass management experience required.
Supervisory, coaching and staff development experience required.
Knowledge of budgeting and expense management.
Knowledge of local, federal, and state laws and regulations affecting management of golf course operations.
Must have a strong business aptitude and passion for the golf business.
Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Must be highly organized and efficient with a high attention to detail.
Must have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Must have basic computer skills, Word and Excel.

Compensation:
$80,000 – $100,000 per year.

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

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