JOB POSTING

Position Title: Superintendent

 

Date of Notice: January 31, 2025               

Job Location: Fletcher, NC (Asheville, NC area)                         

Start Date: March 15, 2025                          

Reports to: General Manager                     

Send Applications to: dhackney@kempersports.com    

                                   

Property Description: Broadmoor Golf Links is an 18-hole, 192-acre facility bordering the French Broad River, designed by Carl Litten in 1994. The property includes a full-service clubhouse with banquet space, driving range and putting green. The property was seriously damaged by the hurricane and has been closed since October 2024. The course will be reimagined/redesigned (by a named architect) and rebuilt.  The owner is also adding a 152-room hotel upper upscale, Four Diamond Hotel & Conference Center, part of Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio, to the property. 

 

Position Summary:

This is an exciting opportunity to get in on the ground level of a complete course rebuild/rehabilitation and grow-in. This position will be responsible for coordinating of construction contractors for renovations and grow-in of the golf course. The project will start in spring 2025 with anticipated opening of Fall/Winter 2025. Responsible for all activities related to the care and maintenance of the golf course, grounds, and equipment. Plan and implement budgets. Hire, train and supervise staff. Apply relevant landscaping, horticultural principles to ensure that safety and quality standards are consistently exceeded.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Develop the annual maintenance budget and operating plan. Implement the plan according to Company operating policies and procedures to ensure cost containment.

·         Plan and implement staffing schedules to ensure quality standards are achieved at minimum employee cost.

·         Maintain the golf course in superb playing condition exceeding Company standards.

·         Develop and maintain drainage, irrigation, pumping and water reservoir systems.

·         Supervise all planting, fertilizing and care of turf, plants, shrubs, and trees on the golf course and grounds. Develop and implement a fertilizer, aeration and Integrated Pest Management program for proper turf grass and plant care.

·         Supervise hands on course construction projects.

·         Supervise equipment maintenance and repair operations. Establish and implement a cleaning and preventative maintenance program for appropriate equipment, tools, vehicles, etc.

·         Ensure maintenance of all appropriate quality and cleanliness standards including, but not limited to, employee hygiene and uniforms, equipment repair areas, equipment storage areas, chemical and fertilizer storage areas, receiving areas, washing areas, break room areas, restrooms, etc.

·         Implement and monitor the purchase ordering and receiving program to maintain proper inventories of supplies and ensure proper quantity and price on all purchases.

 

 

 

·         Ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, OSHA rules and regulations, relating to chemical and fertilizer storage and disposal, employee safety, public safety, etc.

·         Manage employment activities for applicable staff members, including but not limited to, personnel recruitment and selection, performance evaluations, training, compensation, discipline and termination, etc.

·         Maintain knowledge of current and projected industry developments through continuous attention to industry periodicals and participation in relevant trade associations and organizations.

·         Maintain accurate records for pertaining to department activities including, but not limited to, labor schedules, course maintenance, construction activities, equipment repair, safety meetings and activities, fertilizer and chemical applications and pest control practices.

·         Assure the efficient and timely submission of all required operational, financial, budgetary and related reports.

·         Perform other duties as directed by ownership and the General Manager.

 

Qualifications:

·         High school education required, college degree preferred.

·         5 years applicable and functional turf grass management, supervisory and/or management experience, preferably in the golf industry.

·         Demonstrated experience and capability in the areas of budget development, fiscal management, strategic planning, staff management.

·         Demonstrated quality written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

·         Ability to analyze and solve problems; efficiently handle multiple duties under pressure with minimal supervision; work flexible hours as required including nights/weekends.

·         Positive attitude, professional manner and appearance in all situations.

 

Supervises:

Assistant Superintendent; Mechanic; Pesticides Application Specialist; Irrigation Technician; Equipment Operators; Equipment Technician; Laborers

 

Classification:

Full-time, Non-Seasonal, Salaried, Exempt

 

                                                                                                                                  

KemperSports Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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