Golf Course Superintendent

As the Golf Course Superintendent at The Golf Club at Newcastle, you will assist in the management of golf course maintenance, equipment repair & maintenance, clubhouse grounds, landscaping and related structures and buildings (pump stations, comfort stations, etc.). This position reports directly to the Head Superintendent. You are also directly involved in hiring, training, and providing direction for team members within company-set processes and guidelines. In conjunction with the Golf Course Head Superintendent, you will be responsible for meeting or exceeding the established standards for guest satisfaction as well as labor cost control/management.
 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must be proactive in developing innovative ideas to facilitate the continual delivery of exceptional quality products and profit contributions to the company.
• Daily implementation & adherence to Oki Golf universal standards.
• Maintain a daily record log for weather, course conditioning, cultural practices, equipment maintenance, fertilizer, and pesticide applications, etc.
• Encourage, mentor, coach, train and develop team members to ensure their maximum value to Oki Golf so that the guest experience is realized.
• Ensure proper safe work environment to include compliance with OSHA/WISHA and Oki Golf guidelines and standard operating procedures.
• Interview and hire positions of the turf department; equipment manager, irrigation and spray technician and all seasonal team members.
• Lead by example. Set the benchmark of performance to the department in the areas of motivation, sense of ownership, and dedication to quality of product.
• Hold all team members accountable for their areas of responsibility.
• Complete administrative tasks such as scheduling, performance reviews, editing time for payroll functions in a timely manner.
• Supervise team members by carrying out the responsibilities in accordance with Oki Golf policies and procedures. This will include planning, assigning and at times performing activities of team members supervised.
• Implement new methods and procedures designed to minimize operational costs and maximize resources.
• Schedule to proper business levels and within budgeted staffing guides.
• Positive and proactive supervisory, leadership by example, management, and coaching skills.
• Possess good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to communicate on various levels including team members, guests, vendors, and contractors, always showing tact and diplomacy as a senior representative of Oki Golf.