What are the responsibilities and job description for the Darby Creek Golf Course Superintendent position at Darby Creek Golf Course?
Superintendent Position Available
Job Summary:
The Superintendent is responsible for supporting the Golf Course Maintenance Team’s day-to-day operations. The responsibilities include developing and managing turf grass and plant material maintenance programs; overseeing property and asset management; managing personnel; handling budgeting, forecasting, and financial management; participating in member retention initiatives; scheduling and maintaining irrigation systems; applying pesticides and maintaining related records; and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements. The job’s oversight is limited to a single 18-hole operation.
Day-to-Day:
- Provide agronomic oversight to ensure the healthy growth of golf course grasses, trees, wetlands, and other plant materials.
- Supervise chemical applications and record-keeping, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Oversee the safe operation, use, and maintenance of golf course mechanical equipment, planning and budgeting for additional or replacement equipment as needed.
- Maintain the golf course to the highest standards, following company and industry guidelines.
- Control expenses related to golf course operations and adhere to the budget.
- Collaborate with the Head Golf Professional to optimize rounds of golf while scheduling maintenance practices around members play and events.
- Regularly communicate with members to ensure the club exceeds their expectations.
- Ensure staff training in OSHA, club safety, and state and federal guidelines to maintain safe working conditions.
- Provide ongoing technical, operational, and safety training for staff, fostering a culture of compliance and safety.
- Lead and participate in meetings to discuss club operations, maintenance schedules, safety protocols, and environmental concerns
About You:
- An associates and/or bachelor’s degree in Turf Management or a related field.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in Golf Course Maintenance.
- A minimum of 1 year of experience in preparing and managing budgets for the golf course and landscape maintenance departments.
- A minimum of 1 year of technical knowledge of all equipment, products, and resources related to golf course operations with the ability to implement these resources to meet or exceed company and club standards.
- Current State Pesticide Applicators License or successfully completed within 90 days of employment.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Thorough knowledge of general business administration practices and golf course operations practices and procedures.
- Direct supervisory experience preferred with proven ability to maintain confidentiality of Club, Company, and personnel information
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Professional development opportunities
- A collaborative, team-oriented work environment
Pay: From $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) 3% Match
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000