A golf course superintendent is responsible for developing a dedicated team to assist in caring for the golf course. Reporting to the general manager, the superintendent will be a proven leader in the industry and will have had a successful track record in the areas of turf grass management, human resources and financial management.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and maintain annual budget for the maintenance and capital improvement of the golf course
- Plan and coordinate all maintenance and project work on the golf course to ensure a high standard
- Train and oversee scheduling of turf maintenance staff
- Manage purchases of maintenance equipment and supplies
- Supervise the maintenance and repairing of golf course equipment
- Report to the management team of the golf club
- Respond to internal and external customer inquiries
- Participate in long-term planning meetings
- Offer professional opinions in the area of turf maintenance as prompted by management team
- Perform other duties as required by the management team
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- A degree in turf management or a diploma combined with equivalent experience
- A minimum of five years of golf course maintenance experience
- Knowledge and experience of golf course operation
- Extensive knowledge of equipment, materials, and supplies used in golf course grounds maintenance
- Advanced knowledge of agronomy and turf grass management
- Ability to work independently
- Proven leadership and human resource skills
- Working knowledge of golf facilities, construction principles and methods
- Knowledge of irrigation operation and water management
- Excellent communication skills
- Good financial management skills
- A thorough understanding of the game of golf
- Knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and Operational Health and Safety (OHS) practices
- First Aid and Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification an asset
- Pesticide Applicator certification
- Valid driver’s license
Possible Future Career Path:
- Golf Course General Manager
- Master Superintendent
