Superintendent/General Manager

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:	Director of Agronomy	Job Status:	Full Time
Team/Department:	Grounds	Job Classification:	Exempt
Manager’s Title:	General Manager/COO	Job Level:	Management
Salary Range:	$250-300k per year	Date of Revision:	February 2025

Join the team at Los Altos Golf & Country Club, a legendary Bay Area Club for over 100 years! We offer a welcoming, family-oriented environment with a world-class golf course, award-winning facilities, and a supportive staff that’s been with us for decades. If you’re looking for a place with strong culture, great benefits, and a fantastic community, LAGCC is the place for you. Come be part of something special – apply today!

 POSITION SUMMARY

Manage and maintain golf course properties including golf course, clubhouse grounds and landscaping, open spaces and the equipment used to maintain these areas.

 MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The director and manager of the “grounds” organization, which is 25-30 employees.

 SUCCESS CRITERIA

·         Operate efficiently and provide the golf standards in the most economical fashion.

·         Accomplish assign task with the least disruption to daily play.

·         Maintain a congenial staff that is cognizant of golf etiquette.

·         Maintains necessary employee and operational records to protect LAGCC assets.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Maintains all grounds and course maintenance equipment according to the club’s turf management program.

·         Schedules, trains, supervises and evaluates all personnel assigned to department.

·         Maintains accurate work records for all personnel in the department.

·         Supervises all planting, fertilizing, care and removal of turf, plants, shrubs, trees and other facilities on the golf course.

·         Maintains course in proper playing condition.

·         Inspects course regularly to evaluate and recommend improvements.

·         Oversees all construction, maintenance and renovations on the golf course.

·         Oversees repairs of broken water lines or valves and may perform necessary repairs in an emergency.

·         Records all maintenance on course.

·         Supervises operation of the Equipment Repair Shop.

·         Prepares the annual budget for department; takes corrective action as necessary to help assure that budget goals are met.

·         Prepares and revises the grounds manual.

·         Establishes short- and long-range plans for the golf course.

·         Selects and prepares proper fertilizers and nutrients for all flora and fauna.

·         Develops and maintains drainage, irrigation and watering systems.

·         Implements and enforces comprehensive safety program for employees, members, and guests on course in compliance with local,                  state and federal laws; implements and manages the club’s hazard communication (HAZCOM) program.

·         Ensures that chemicals, petroleum and other controlled products are used, stored and disposed of in accordance with local, state                    and federal regulations; maintains required records and strives to minimize the use of chemicals and petroleum products.

·         Communicates as necessary with Director of Golf and Golf Professional to discuss conditions of facilities, maintenance plans,                            scheduled events and the number of rounds played.

·         Communicates as necessary with Grounds, Golf or House committees or other applicable committees.

·         Attends staff and management meetings.

·         Keeps members informed about current and future maintenance activities.

·         Conducts daily facility security checks ensuring accurate inventory of equipment and keys.

·         Plans professional development and training activities for subordinates including safety training for equipment use and proper                        handling of fertilizers, herbicides, and all other chemicals used on course; assures that MSDSs are available in convenient location.

·         Makes recommendations for capital improvement and purchases.

·         Supervises road and roadside maintenance within the club’s grounds.

·         Ensures proper landscaping for property outside of golf course including the clubhouse and surrounding areas.

·         Coordinates applicable work with outside contractors.

·         Determines when course should be closed due to weather conditions that may damage the course if play continues.

·         Conducts other appropriate tasks assigned by the General Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

·         Understand the rules of golf and be up-to-date on federal, state and local laws on golf course operations.

·         Administrative and executive ability, especially critical in problem-solving and decision-making.

·         Knowledge of ability to perform required role in emergency situations.

Licenses and Special Permits

·         Certified Golf Course Superintendent (CGCS).

·         Pesticide Application certification.

·         Valid driver’s license.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment and outside

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

·         Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.

·         Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.

·         Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock;                and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

·         Able to meet and perform the physical requirements and to work effectively in an environment which is typical of this position.

·         Frequent lifting, bending, climbing, stooping and pulling.

EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES

At the Los Altos Golf and Country Club, we value diversity and always treat employees and job applicants based on merit, qualifications, competence, and talent. We do not discriminate on the basis of or traits historically associated with race; color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other status protected by state or federal law.

 

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