Golf Course Superintendent

Job Title:            Golf Course Superintendent

 

Facility Description: Founded in 1965, Spring Creek Golf & Country Club is a private, member owned country club located in the northern part of the central valley of California. The club is 60 minutes south of Sacramento, an hour and a half from Oakland, and an hour and a half from San Jose. The club built a new clubhouse which opened in 2012. Club facilities include an 18-hole golf course, driving range, putting greens, short game area, bocce ball courts, swimming pool, fitness center, locker rooms, golf shop, a banquet room, and several member dining options. Membership is comprised of nearly 550 members in which 355 are full privilege (golf) members. The golf course is operated year-round and does approximately 34,000 rounds annually.  The club has an arid climate and receives very little rain from March through November.  December, January, and February are considered the rainy season. The Stanislaus river borders the property. The water source is well water and is of good quality.  The club does approximately $7 million in annual revenue. The annual operating budget for the golf maintenance department is approximately $1.25 million with a crew size of 15 to 18. The club sits on 120 acres with eighty acres of maintained turf. The fairways and tees are Bermuda with the greens being bent grass.  The course was designed by Robert Hunter (who was Alister McKenzie’s assistant) and is considered to be one of the best in the area. In the past 7 years all of the green complexes and bunkers have been rebuilt with the firm of Robert Trent Jones Jr. leading the effort.

WEBSITE:         Springcreekcc.com

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Golf Course Superintendent will manage all aspects of the golf course and maintenance facility.  The Superintendent reports directly to the General Manager/COO and is an active member of the club leadership team, the Greens Committee, the Long-Range Planning Committee and attends the monthly Board of Directors meeting.  Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

·         The maintenance, operation and management of the golf course, the clubhouse & pool area grounds, the parking lots, buildings, trees and shrubs, flower beds and landscaping, cart paths and roads and the golf course maintenance facility.

·         Supervision of golf course renovations, construction, and maintenance equipment.

·         Render advice, opinions, recommendations, assistance and services to the Board of Directors, Greens Committee and GM/COO as required.

·         Translate the GM/COO and the Board of Directors directives into action plans and ensure the successful implementation of these plans.

·         Perform his or her duties in accordance with current federal, state and local laws and regulations affecting the management of the golf course operations – including but not limited to, employment, safety and environmental stewardship plans.

Budgeting: Prepare the annual grounds department budget for the maintenance and capital improvement process of the Club’s property and submit to the GM/COO and Long-Range Planning Committee.

Personnel: Interview, hire, schedule, discipline, direct and manage a staff of employees for the purpose of maintaining the Club’s property.  Create an environment that values teamwork, performance, and accountability for meeting the needs of the membership.

Planning: Plan all maintenance and project work, applying agronomic and administrative expertise to achieve the Club’s maintenance standards and long-range goals.

Purchasing:  Acquire equipment and purchase necessary supplies to maintain the Club’s property, responsible for inventory control and overseeing the equipment maintenance programs.

Fiscal Responsibility: Approve all expenditures and exercise cost control measures to keep as nearly possible operating and capital expenditures within the approved budgets.

Records: Keep accurate and complete records of payroll, inventory, purchases, weather, maintenance procedures, pesticide, herbicide and fungicide applications, fertilizer, and amendment applications, etc.

Communications: Communicate regularly with the GM/COO, Head Golf Professional and relevant Committee chairs to discuss activities, goals, plans, priorities and member committee input.  Writes a monthly segment for the Club’s newsletter.

Asset Protection: Secure and protect Club assets, including facilities and equipment; oversee the care and maintenance of all products of the Club’s physical assets and facilities.

Participation: Attend all Greens, Long Range Planning and Board of Directors meetings.  Play golf with members.

 

 

JOB KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

·         Have a thorough understanding of golf course agronomics and maintenance practices including cultural and agronomic practices associated with maintaining a golf course in Northern California and the Central Valley region.  Utilizes this knowledge to maintain and enhance golf course conditions at all times.

·         Have a thorough knowledge of chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides and fertilizer applications and timetables to ensure turf health and growth during all seasons while minimizing weed infestation and controlling of agronomic pests without additional course down-time.

·         Understands and adheres to all county, state and federal regulations for chemical storage, chemical applications, environmental protection laws, agronomic practices, and EPA regulations.

·         Have a thorough working knowledge of the various systems inherent to a golf course such as, but not limited to irrigation, electrical, lift station, pumps, drainage, wash down areas, septic tanks and compliance, etc.

·         Have a working knowledge of and maintains and utilizes grounds maintenance equipment in good working order; recommends the purchase or lease of new equipment; maintain a safe, clean and organized maintenance facility and compound for employees; maintaining and adequate number of tools, parts and employee safety equipment to ensure uninterrupted service to the course and facilities.

·         Have a thorough knowledge and can delegate the various jobs associated with the complete maintenance of the golf course, practice facilities, clubhouse grounds, and various facilities located thereon and to lesser degree, the pool and golf clubhouse.

·         Have a thorough knowledge of hiring, discipline and terminating employees utilizing the correct EED and human resource procedures to protect the Club from lawsuits and liability.

·         Have a working knowledge of Microsoft, Word, Outlook, and Excel.

QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Minimum 3-5 years as a golf course superintendent or first assistant superintendent.

·         Class A superintendent of the GCSAA required.

·         Certified golf course superintendent a plus.

·         Previous experience at a private club a plus.

·         Current pesticide license required.

·         Bachelor’s or associate degree in agronomy preferred.

·         Strong management, financial, and supervisory skills required.

·         Must posses’ strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

·         Must excel at decision-making, problem solving, teamwork, planning, organizational skills, and delivering results.

COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

·         Salary range of $110,000 to $130,000

·         Bonus potential of up to 10%

·         IRA and 401k available

·         Health Insurance available for individual and family members

·         Dental insurance available

·         Vision insurance available

·         Paid vacation (2 weeks during first year)

·         Club paid life insurance

·         Education allowance, $3,000 max

·         GCSAA dues paid (local and national)

·         Meals paid while on duty

·         Cell phone allowance

·         Uniform allowance

·         Use of club provided truck

·         Reimbursable move/travel-related expenses

·         Use of club facilities in non-peak times for golf superintendent and family

Contact Information:

Mail or Email resumes with a cover letter to:

Spring Creek Golf & Country Club

Attn: Gordon Digby PGA & CCM Member of the CMAA

1580 Spring Creek Drive

Ripon, CA  95366

 

Email resumes to:

gordon@springcreekcc.com

---