Golf Course Superintendent

Educational Requirements

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Agronomy, Horticulture or Plant Science.
• An associate’s degree (AS) from an intensive two-year turf grass management program.
• 3-5 years’ progressive experience as a Golf Course Superintendent.
• Prior work as an assistant to an experienced Golf Course Superintendent will be considered.
• Previous supervisory experience in a private club setting.
• Experience with Toro Lynx Irrigation central operation and sprinkler heads.
• Intricate knowledge of warm season grasses in particular: Hybrid bermudagrass on tees, fairways and green surrounds and Common bermudagrass roughs in a hot, arid summer climate.
• Experience with Poa annua/Bentgrass management on greens in warm summer climate.

Experience Requirements

Experience Requirements

• 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.
• Manages all construction, maintenance and renovations on the golf course.
• Administers a Toro Lynx irrigation system.
• 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 and a fleet of Toro maintenance equipment.
• Prepares the annual budget for department; takes corrective action as necessary to help assure that budget goals are met.
• Establishes short- and long-range plans for the golf course.
• Selects and prepares proper fertilizers and nutrients for proper fertility programs.
• 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 and maintains required records.
• Communicates as necessary with the Director of Golf and Green’s Chairman to discuss conditions of course, maintenance plans, scheduled events.
• Communicates as necessary with Greens Committee or other applicable committees.
• Attends staff and management meetings.
• Keeps members informed about current and future maintenance activities.
• 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.
• 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 Director of Golf.

Special Requirements

Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations

• Understanding the rules of golf.
• 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 Requirements

• Class A or B - GCSAA
• California Pesticide Application License or Certification.
• Valid driver’s license.

Job Benefits

·         Medical and dental for family

·         401K

·         Golf privileges

·         Food allowance

·         Cell phone allowance

·         Clothing allowance

·         GCSAA and Central California GCSA Memberships

·         GIS Conference and Continuing Education fully covered

Date Job is Available

March 20

Salary

$150,000 to $180,000 per year

Overtime: No

Job Application Instructions

Send resume and cover letter to Mr. Paul Wightman - Director of Golf - FWCC2025Search@gmail.com