Forest lake Club is a member-owned, “legacy type” private club with 1140 members. For more than 100 years, Forest Lake Club has been the premier country club in the Midlands. Generations have enjoyed its beautiful landscape, phenomenal golf course, tennis courts, swimming pools, and various dining and entertainment venues. Over the years the campus has grown with the addition of many new amenities and facilities. We have preserved our time-honored traditions and continued emphasis of good sportsmanship, decorum, and civility. The club is currently partnered with Beau Welling, to develop a long-term master plan for the 18-hole golf course and campus.

Job Summary

• Participate in delegating assignments and training of personnel.
• Instruct and train equipment operators on the operation, care, and storage of equipment.

• Supervise and participate in fertilizer and pesticide applications.
• Observe daily conditions including mowing quality, green speeds, bunker conditions, course set up, and soil moisture.

• Perform any other golf course maintenance tasks assigned by the Director of Grounds.

Directly Supervises: Spray Technician, Irrigation Technician, and Maintenance Crew (22-28).

Desired traits for the position

• Self-starter who leads by example to motivate others.
• Highly motivated individual with high standards.
• Excellent communicator both verbally and written.
• Eagerness to grow and advance their career in the golf industry.
• Enthusiastic participation in the Master Planning process with Architect Beau Welling.

Job Knowledge, Core Competencies, Education and Experience

• 2 to 4-year Turfgrass Management Degree
• SC Pesticide License or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to work a schedule that will include some weekends and holidays.
• Working knowledge of the maintenance of golf course greens, tees, and fairways; seeding and maintenance practices for golf course turf; planting, cultivating, pruning, and caring for plants, shrubs and trees; 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.
• Proficiency in computer use, knowledge of Microsoft Office, Task Tracker, Playbooks, and other applications as specified by supervisor.
• Ability to schedule and supervise maintenance work to achieve the most efficient utilization of workers and equipment; prepare clear and concise reports; and maintain effective employee and public relations.

Compensation and Benefits:

• $58,000-$62,000
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• 401K
• Vacation/Paid time off
• Uniforms
• Lunches
• National, state, and local dues
• Continuing education
• Golf privileges