Golf Course Superintendent Job at Bentwater Yacht & Country Club, Montgomery, TX

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  • Bentwater Yacht & Country Club
  • Montgomery, TX

Job Description

Position Summary: The golf course superintendent reports to the Director of Golf Course Maintenance and is entrusted with the maintenance, operation and management of a golf courses. Job Specifications/Qualifications: (Minimum required) - Education/Training (or equivalent): H.S. Degree College Degree* Certification/License* High School Diploma or GED, some college preferred Minimum seven (5) years experience in golf course management/maintenance preferred. - Technical or Administrative Knowledge: Basic Computer / MS Office a plus, moderate Accounting knowledge, (GL) - Special Skills and Abilities and/or: Requires advanced knowledge of agronomy and turfgrass management practices; a working knowledge of golf facility construction principles, practices and methods; and a thorough understanding of the rules and strategies of the game of golf. Requires a high degree of administrative and executive ability, especially in terms of problem solving and decision making Requires excellent oral and written communications skills Requires knowledge of current federal, state and local laws and regulations affecting the management of golf course operations (including, but not limited to, employment, safety and environmental standards, laws and regulations) Requires participation in continuing education opportunities such as seminars, workshops, correspondence courses, field days and trade shows Requires current state certification or licensing as a pesticide applicator. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations that do not cause an undue hardship on the company may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, as long as that would not hinder or prevent performance of duties, or be of a safety concern. Key to denote % of time requirements necessary to perform essential functions of this job. 0% = Zero (O) 1-35% = Little (L) 36-70% = Moderate (M) 71-100% = Great (G) - Physical Requirements: Light: Lifting 0-10 pds. Moderate: Lifting 0-25 pds. Heavy: Lifting 25+ pds. M -Bending/stooping M - Reaching above/below the waist M -Pushing/pulling movements L -Climbing stairs / ladders M -Standing M -Kneeling M -Sitting M-Walking M -Lifting G-Taste/Smell M -Typing G –Color / Depth perception G -Fine hand & finger movements G -Operate motor vehicle G -Operate various equipment - Working Conditions and Schedules: G - Interacting with co-workers, vendors, and customers. G - Exposed at times to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. G - Exposed to various noise levels (L= private office, M= showroom/service area, G= jackhammer/metal works/heavy equipment) M - Office machines, phones, fax, computers, postage meter, etc. M - Working environment: varies from inside workshop to outside workshop G - Available to works nights, weekends and holidays. - Necessary traits for this position: Seeing, Hearing, Speaking, Reading & Writing Basic comprehension of English language using the traits* marked above for purposes of safety, management direction and job responsibility, and third party interaction. Proficiency of the traits* marked above in the following languages for business letters, memos, customer interaction, presentations, demonstrations, employee direction, audits, etc: English Spanish French Title: Golf Course Superintendent Job Functions, Unique Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Functions include but not limited to the following: Typical functions: The golf course superintendent assumes responsibility for managing and maintaining golf course properties, which may include:

  • The golf course(s)
  • Maintenance equipment
  • Clubhouse grounds and landscaping
  • Supervising the construction and maintenance of the golf course(s)
  • Supervising the maintenance and repair of construction and maintenance equipment
  • Rendering professional advice, opinions, assistance and services to the facility's board of directors or managing body as required
  • Participating in all long-range planning meetings
Additional functions: In addition, the golf course superintendent typically assumes the following responsibilities:
  • Construction, renovation and/or reconstruction of such properties, whether performed by maintenance staff or outside contractors. In private club organizations, the superintendent must submit written plans for course construction, reconstruction or renovation projects to the green committee. Projects approved by the green committee will be forwarded to the board of directors for final approval.
  • Prepares the annual budgets for the maintenance and capital improvement of course properties. The superintendent formulates the annual maintenance and capital budgets so as to implement board policies established in accordance with the long-range plan and defined maintenance standards.
  • Interviews, hires, trains, directs and supervises a staff of employees for the purpose of maintaining the properties. The superintendent has authority to terminate employment of subordinates.
  • Plans all maintenance and project work, applying his or her agronomic and administrative expertise to achieve the agreed-upon maintenance standards and long-range goals
  • Oversees the scheduling and routing of personnel and equipment to accomplish the work. The superintendent frequently inspects the golf course and related areas to evaluate how well management standards are being achieved and to effect changes in management programs.
  • Acquires equipment and purchases necessary supplies to maintain the golf course and other properties. The superintendent is responsible for inventory control and oversees the equipment maintenance programs. The superintendent approves all expenditures and exercises cost control measures to keep, as nearly as possible, operating and capital expenses in line with the approved budgets.
  • Keeps accurate and complete records on payroll, inventory, weather data, maintenance procedures, pesticide applications, etc.
  • Communicates regularly with other members of the top management group to discuss activities, goals, plans and member/customer input. The superintendent also plays golf regularly with these individuals, and in private clubs, with the green chairman. In a private club organization, the superintendent attends all green committee and board meetings.
  • Additional Duties as assigned.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, For contractors, Local area, Night shift, Weekend work,

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