Golf Course Superintendent

About the Club:

Normanside Country Club is a rare semi-private 18 hole golf course located just minutes away from Albany, New York.  The club features the newly redesigned/renovated golf course seated on 200 acres along with a Trackman driving range, 5 Indoor Trackman Simulators, a 3 acre short game practice facility and a 109 yard 19^th hole featuring a square green and moat bunker in our “Fox Den”.   Recent renovations include the short game center construction,  20,0000 trees removed and the incorporation of 10+ acres of native fescue for aesthetics and design.  We are looking for a highly motivated person with a passion for golf course management to join our team.  Our course is growing and improving at a rapid rate and has made a commitment to providing the resources and budget for that expansion.  Our goal is to provide the highest quality conditions and experience to our members and guests.  The Superintendent will ensure the daily care, maintenance, and renovations to the golf course are are done at the highest level of quality in conjunction with ownership and the director of agronomy.  This is a full time year round position.

Job Overview:

Responsible for operation of the golf course operation and maintenance. The responsibilities include: turf grass/plant material maintenance programs, property/asset management, personnel management, budget/forecasting, financial management, member relations, scheduling/maintenance or irrigation systems, pesticide applications, related recordings, and compliance of regulatory issues. The Golf Course Superintendent works to create an environment where staff is involved and enthusiastic, with open communications and respect for themselves, members, guests and the property.

Basic Functions:

• Responsible for all phases of Golf Maintenance and Agronomic operations, cost control, and personnel. 
• Works closely with, advises, and coordinates with the owner/PGA Professional on any issues related to golf course maintenance.
• Directs and participates in the construction and maintenance of the grounds.
• Designs landscape plans for facility grounds and implements the plan.
• Administers and enforces all Club rules, regulations and policies for staff. 
• Supports and assists with membership seminars and orientations.
• Works closely with the GM to operate the Golf Course in a fiscally responsible and professional manner. 
• Must be able to work independently and be a self-starting problem solver. 

Primary Duties:

• Oversees the care and maintenance of the turf, ornamental plants, shrubs, trees and wetlands on the facility grounds.
• Directs and assists the staff on the planting of new vegetation, the replacement, spraying, pruning and trimming of trees and shrubs, the preparation of soil plant beds for aesthetically pleasing arrangements and tending to high stress areas.
• Provides detailed annual plan for the various property levels and the designated landscaping areas. Includes rotational design to provide facility with fresh, eye-catching, interesting and pleasant atmosphere. 
• Manages a water usage tracking plan and irrigation systems.
• Recruits, supervises and retains maintenance staff. Conducts employee performance evaluations and exercises disciplinary action.
• Provides technical, operational and safety training for employees to ensure that staff is working within OSHA, club safety, state and federal guidelines for safe working conditions.
• Oversees subordinates in proper and safe operation and maintenance of mechanical and power equipment. Plans and budgets for additional or replacement capital equipment.
• Supervises and participates in the application and recording of chemical applications (fertilizers and pesticides) on the Club's grounds in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Supervises and controls all maintenance expenses associated with Golf Course Operations, including payroll, supplies, chemicals and fertilizers.
• Develops annual operating budget and plans for maintenance and capital improvement projects.
• Maintains records and completes required reporting. Order parts, supplies and equipment as needed.
• Schedules maintenance practices around member play and outings to maximize efficiency and minimize disruption to members.
• Coordinates snow removal and winter maintenance activities when necessary.

Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Knowledge of management and maintenance of greens, fairways and roughs. 
• Knowledge of use and operating standards of equipment and tools used in golf course construction and maintenance work. 
• Skill in recruiting, supervising, training, monitoring, evaluating and motivating personnel. 
• Interpersonal skill to resolve conflict and work with supervisors, officials, employees, members and the general public. 
• Knowledge of safe use, mixing and application of chemicals and commercial products. 
• Knowledge of the game of golf, golf rules and methods of play. 
• Ability to anticipate personnel, equipment, and material requirements related to golf course maintenance and repair assignments. 
• Ability and knowledge to lay out irrigation patterns, drainage patterns, construct tees and/or greens. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3-5 years experience as a Golf Superintendent or 1st Assistant
• Motivation and Pride in bettering the Club
• Valid Driver's License.
• Pesticide Application License
• Prefer Certification by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America
• Prefer good command