Golf Course Superintendent

Description

Directs, coordinates, and supervises all maintenance and construction of greens, tees, and fairways, and installation of irrigation systems, drainage, bunkers, and plantings. Prepares and applies chemicals and fertilizers as needed for pest control, weed elimination, and to ensure proper turf growth. Purchases, operates, and maintains equipment. Establishes and implements work procedures to ensure grounds are properly maintained (e.g., turf fertilization and mowing schedules, course irrigation procedures, equipment maintenance schedules, weed control activities, etc.). Inspects course two to three times daily for improvements and necessary changes.

Assists with the development of recommendations concerning rules, regulations, and policies. Coordinates with clubhouse staff on golf outings and tournaments. Ensures the safety of patrons and visitors. Assists with special events, displays, and exhibits. Inspects turf for damage, diseases, etc., and recommends proper corrective action.

Supervises all park personnel assigned to the respective park (e.g., schedules and assigns work, evaluates performance, approves leave requests, recommends hiring and discipline, recommends training; resolves employee concerns, etc.).

Establishes priorities of projects and directs implementation; evaluates the effectiveness of operations and maintenance, and initiates adjustments (new procedures, timeframes, reporting, etc.). Prepares specifications for new equipment and instructs employees on the proper operation and use of equipment. 

Participates in the development and administration of the park budget. Performs related administrative duties (e.g., prepares budget requests, capital improvement projects, maintenance and repair projects, reports, schedules, and job lists, initiates purchasing of materials and supplies, inventories, accounts for park revenues, etc.).

Consults and cooperates with planning staff and resource management personnel on facilities development and maintenance. Prepares sketches of work to be done and assists in formulating and interpreting plans and specifications. 

Represents the Park District and maintains good public relations with park visitors, local neighbors, and adjoining property owners. 

Develops and maintains effective working relationships with local police and fire departments, service organizations, and the general public; promotes the Park District through public contact. Attends staff and board meetings to offer suggestions and provide information as requested. 

In cooperation with other departments, plans, directs, and organizes volunteer and interpretive programs; conducts educational seminars and interpretive programs; stays current with the latest knowledge and techniques within required areas of specialization. 

For commissioned employees: Directs and performs ranger activities; provides information and assistance to park visitors; enforces rules and regulations; responds to accidents and emergencies, and administers first aid. 

Maintains parks and grounds (e.g., turf areas, buildings, trails, parking lots, trees, etc.); applies pesticides and fertilizer; assists with complex or unusual repairs on equipment; opens and closes parks as needed. 

Performs special projects and related duties as apparent or assigned. 

ANNUAL SALARY/RATE OF PAY: $50,000 to $90,000, commensurate with experience. 

INTERNAL POSTING DATES: Friday, Nov. 21 through Dec. 1, 2025.

Requirements

Education/Experience: Associate degree in parks and recreation, natural resources, or closely related field preferred, and a minimum of four to five years of related experience, including at least two years of supervisory experience in parks and grounds maintenance, or equivalent. Skill in the operation of grounds maintenance equipment. Excellent customer service, communications, and interpersonal skills. 

Language Skills: Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with co-workers, supervisors, the general public, local law enforcement agencies, community/citizen groups, other public agencies, etc. Ability to prepare meaningful, concise, and accurate reports; establish effective working relationships as supervisor of the work unit; ability to use a two-way radio. 

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages. 

Reasoning Ability: Ability to recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate action, apply management principles to solve practical, everyday work problems; ability to define problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions. 

Licenses, Registrations: Possession of a valid Ohio Driver’s License, insurable by the Park District’s insurance carrier, and ability to conform to the driving standards policy as approved by the Board of Park Commissioners. Possession of valid standard first aid and CPR cards within six months of employment. May be required to obtain a pesticide applicator’s license. 

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, talk or hear; operate a two-way radio and motorized equipment; sit; work with hands; lift; drive park vehicles, Cushmans, and golf carts, etc. The employee is frequently required to use their hands to complete reports, use personal computers, etc. 

Work Environment: While performing the regular duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions, patrolling the parks. The employee spends a portion of his/her time working in the shop and/or office. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

Additional Information: Knowledge of safety practices and procedures, building and grounds maintenance, basic landscaping and horticulture, department policies and procedures, management, budgeting, inventory control, and public relations. Ability to maintain working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, the general public, local law enforcement agencies, other public agencies, etc. Candidate must satisfactorily complete a background investigation. Lorain County Metropolitan Park District policy prohibits hiring new employees who are tobacco users.

Lorain County Metro Parks is an equal opportunity employer.

The above description represents the essential and most significant duties, assignments, and responsibilities of this position. It is not intended to exclude other work duties, assignments, and responsibilities not mentioned herein.

The classification of Golf Course Superintendent carries the status of a confidential, supervisory, management employee. For purposes of this job description, a confidential employee is an employee who deals with information to be used by the public employer in collective bargaining, or any employee who works in a close continuing relationship with public officers or representatives directly participating in collective bargaining on behalf of the employer.

A supervisory employee is an employee who has authority, in the interest of the public employer, to assign, reward, or discipline other public employees; to responsibly direct them; to adjust their grievances; or to effectively commend such action, and requires the use of inde¬pendent judgment.

A management level employee is an employee who helps formulate policy on behalf of the public employer, who responsibly directs the implementation of policy, or who may responsi¬bly be required on behalf of the public employer to assist in the preparation for the conduct of collective negotiations, administer collectively negotiated agreements, or have a major role in personnel administration.

Salary : $50,000 - $90,000