Golf Course Superintendent
We are currently seeking a skilled, dedicated and experienced Golf Course Superintendent to lead their maintenance team and ensure the highest standards of course condition. We are looking for the best.
This Golf course was recently purchased by a single owner who is looking to do whatever it takes to turn it around and make it better than it ever was. Due to the high cost of course maintenance over the years and a lack of sufficient funds from previous ownership, it is in need of a complete overhaul. We are looking for someone with a workman like attitude with a hands on approach, in addition to leading his team. The owner is willing to have the course closed for the entirety of next season if necessary to get the course where it needs to be. The course was built in 1990 and is sitting on a beautiful piece of land and the bones are all there. However the new Superintendent has a unique opportunity to be able to put their own mark on this course.
The course is currently undergoing irrigation and pump assessments. We will most likely be putting in an entirely new system including pump and central control. The bunkers will potentially need to be lined and the drainage fixed along with new sand. A number of trees will need to be removed. The owner is purchasing an entirely new fleet of Toro mowers, equipment and maintenance vehicles. In addition, a brand new maintenance facility is being built this winter. Plans and blueprints have already been done by an architect and approved by the township. A new club house will be completed eventually after the maintenance facility and area are complete. Our residential landscape crew has already started clearing overgrown brush and trees around the current maintenance building and the footprint of the future maintenance building.
We are very excited about this new project! If you are an experienced candidate please reach out and I will share photos of the course and the impressive maintenance facility floor plans and elevations. (Formerly Kingsbury National Golf Club)
Educational Requirements
- Degree or certificate in Turf Management, Horticulture, or a related field preferred.
- GCSSA membership
- Has or able to obtain New York State Pesticide application license within 3 months
Experience Requirements
- Minimum of 6-10 years of experience in golf course maintenance, with supervisory management experience as a Superintendent or Assistant Golf Course Superintendent highly desirable.
- Experience with bent greens, bent grass tees and fairways
- Strong knowledge of agronomy, irrigation systems, and pest management practices.
- Proficient in the operation and maintenance of golf course equipment.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Experience in course construction projects.
Special Requirements
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays as needed.
- Perform the application and recording of chemical applications on the club grounds in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations
- Supervise and control all expenses associated with golf course operations.
- Working with current dilapidated irrigation system and pump until they can be replaced.
Job Benefits
- Newly Constructed 220’x58’ Maintenance Facility with 2 offices, conference room, break room and lockers.
- Course Closure to enable workload for Superintendent next summer
- Entirely brand new fleet of Toro mowers and golf course maintenance equipment
- Brand new owner excited about the future possibilities of this property
- Pick your grounds crew team
- Brand new irrigation system
- Local Retired Superintendent of 35 years is working with us as a consultant and will be able to inform and update new hire of the intricacies of the property
- Paid national and local dues
- Paid educational expenses such as seminars and conferences, national conference
- Housing option available through owner’s local apartment complexes
Date Job is Available
Salary
$125,000 to $175,000 per year
Overtime: No
Job Application Instructions
Candidates please email resume to Shane Harper, General Manager, at RichwoodGolfClub@gmail.com
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