Golf Superintendent

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Golf Superintendent

DEPARTMENT: Golf Course

DATE PREPARED/REVISED : 04/21

JOB CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Director of Golf

SUPERVISES: All aspects of the Golf Maintenance Department

OBJECTIVE:

Entrusted with the management and operations of the maintenance department of the Barona Creek Golf Course.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Starts work early AM

Must be available to work weekends

RESPONSIBLE FOR:

Supervising the construction and maintenance of the golf courseSupervising the maintenance and repair of construction and maintenance equipmentRendering professional advice, opinions, assistance and services to the Tribal Council, as requiredParticipating in all long-range planning meetingsThe Superintendent coordinates all golf course maintenance operations

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Always be NICE to fellow staff and players; find every opportunity to offer a friendly smile, wave and greetingAssumes responsibility for managing and maintaining properties, which may include: Golf Course;Practice areas;Wildlife Habitat and Water Resources;Maintenance equipment;Golf car fleet;Golf Shop grounds and landscaping, water features other than those grounds assigned to the hotel/casino-landscaping department;Restrooms and potable water on course;Open spaces, wooded areas, unused acreage and areas outside the perimeter fence;Sod farm and nursery;Other properties as specified in writing by the Chairman of the Barona Band of Mission IndiansConstruction, renovation and/or reconstruction of such properties, whether performed by maintenance staff or outside contractors Wildlife and Habitat ManagementEnvironmental StewardshipPrepares the annual budget for maintenance capital expenditures of golf course propertyFormulates the annual maintenance and capital budgets to implement current policies established in accordance with long-range plan and defined maintenance standardsInterviews, hires, trains, directs, and supervises a staff of employees for the purpose of maintaining golf course property.

The Superintendent has authority (with consultation of Human Resources) to terminate employment of subordinatesPlans all maintenance and project work, applying agronomic and administrative expertise to achieve the course’s maintenance standards and long-range goalsOversees the scheduling and routing of personnel and equipment to accomplish the work.

The Superintendent frequently inspects the golf course and related areas to evaluate how well management standards are being achieved and to effect changes in management programsAcquires equipment and supplies necessary to maintain golf course propertiesResponsible for inventory control.

Oversees equipment maintenance programsApproves all expenditures and exercises cost control measures to keep, as nearly as possible, operating and capital expenses within the approved budgetsKeeps accurate and complete records on payroll, inventory, weather data, maintenance procedures, pesticide applications, etcObtain required continuing education to maintain required pest management licensingCommunicates regularly with other members of the organization’s top management group to discuss activities, goals, plans and member/customer input

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Requires advanced knowledge of agronomy and turf grass management practices; a working knowledge of golf facility construction principles, practices and methods; and a thorough understanding of the rules and strategies of the game of golfMaintain Certified Pesticide Licensing in CaliforniaRequires a high degree of administrative and executive ability, especially in terms of problem solving and decision-making.

Requires excellent oral and written communication skillsMaintains required continuing education units to maintain a Class “A” golf course superintendent classification and/or Certified Golf Course Superintendent statusRequires participation in continuing education opportunities such as seminars, workshops, correspondence courses, field days and trade shows to ensure current knowledge of advances in technological innovations or cultural practicesRequires a valid California Drivers License

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

Requires knowledge of current federal, state and local laws and regulations affecting the management of golf course operations – including, but not limited to, employment, safety and environmental stewardship standards, laws and regulations

Requires a minimum of two years of college in a turf or environmental related curriculum

Requires Certified Pest Control Applicator license for the State of California

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 6 years as a Golf Course Superintendent at a high-end public or private golf course or qualified as based upon abilities as an Assistant Superintendent at Barona Creek Golf Club

ALTERNATIVE TO MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Please refer to Support Data Sheet for position