About the Role
Property Description:
The Rivers Edge Golf Course is a municipal, daily fee golf facility located on the banks of the Colorado River in Needles, California. Established in 1962 and professionally managed by KemperSports, Rivers Edge is a popular golf destination serving the greater tri-state area of Arizona, California and Nevada.
Position Summary:
Responsible for all activities related to the care and maintenance of the golf course, grounds and equipment. Plan and implement budgets, hire train and supervise staff, and apply relevant landscaping and horticultural principles to consistently meet and/or exceed quality standards.
Essential job functions:
Maintain the golf course in excellent playing condition according to company standards.
Supervise course construction projects and all planting and care of turf, plants, shrubs, and trees.
With the General Manager, develop and propose a yearly maintenance plan as well as budget for the golf course. Implement the approved maintenance plan and adhere to the budget.
Per maintenance specifications, direct and supervise the maintenance of greens, fairways, tees, sand traps, bodies of water, roughs, maintenance shop and grounds, cart maintenance, and clubhouse maintenance.
Create a high-performance team of co-workers while maintaining a positive, SAFE, challenging, and enjoyable work environment.
Recruit, train, develop, and manage co-workers. Responsible for co-worker satisfaction and for building a strong, high performing team. Address any safety issues immediately.
Establish and implement a maintenance program for appropriate equipment, tools, vehicles, etc.
Maintain accurate records to track labor costs, maintenance expenses, construction activities, equipment repair, OSHA safety activities, and fertilizer, chemical, and pest control practices within city, state and federal guidelines.
Plan and implement staffing schedules to ensure quality standards are achieved.
Supervise and perform equipment repair and maintenance.
Supervise and perform irrigation scheduling and repairs.
Solve technical problems of the golf course maintenance.
Maintain the golf course grounds in an environmentally sensitive way.
Promotes and follows all current and future company and course policies and rules.
Qualifications:
High school education required, college degree preferred.
5 years of turfgrass experience and applicable functional, supervisory and/or management experience, preferably in the golf industry.
Budget management and forecasting skills
Demonstrated quality written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to analyze and solve problems, efficiently handle multiple duties with minimal supervision, and work flexible hours as required including nights/weekends.
Positive attitude, professional manner and appearance in all situations.
Must be able to operate trucks and motorized equipment necessary for golf course maintenance, and have the ability to work independently.
Requires ability to frequently lift/move up to 50 lbs.
Compensation & Benefits:
Salary: $72,000 to $75,000 per year
Quarterly and Annual Bonus Potential
Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Cell Phone Allowance
Professional development assistance
Classifications:
Full-time, Exempt, Year-round position
KemperSports Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer