Fountain Head Country Club seeks a highly motivated Superintendent with exceptional agronomic and communication skills. FHCC is searching for an individual committed to maintaining the integrity of a classic Donald Ross course with a positive approach to membership and a respect for the environment and Club budget. The successful candidate will be well rounded, and will have building, maintenance, and facility experience.
Fountain Head Country Club:
- Donald Ross architecture
- Masterplan created by Forse Design
- Rounds played: 14,000
- Grounds budget: $1,020,000
- Irrigation system: Automatic
- Number of holes: 18
- Course Yardage: 6,326
- Greens Committee Meetings: six per year
- Bentgrass greens & tees; perennial ryegrass fairways
Duties
- Golf course maintenance
- Golf course budget
- Purchasing
- Clubhouse lawns
- Flower gardens
- Trees & shrubbery
- Maintenance of golf carts
- Equipment maintenance
- Fertilizer / pesticide application
- Pool operation
- Tennis court maintenance
Candidate Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have Superintendent experience and be familiar with the growing conditions of the mid-Atlantic region. First Assistants with verifiable work experience at a premier course and with a mentor's recommendation will be strongly considered.
How to Apply:
Send a cover letter and resume to General Manager Patrick Casey pcasey@fhcc1924.com. FHCC will accept applications through Wed 22 March, and top candidates will be contacted for interview shortly thereafter.
NOTES:
Employer will assist with relocation costs.
Additional Salary Information: Benefits include health insurance, vacation & sick pay, GCSAA & local chapter membership dues, expenses for local chapter meetings and conferences, meals, expenses involved in attending regional and national education seminars, expenses in attending Golf Industry show, vehicle provided, mobile phone reimbursement, life insurance, simple IRA, golfing privileges, uniforms/clothing.
About Fountain Head Country Club
Founded in 1924, Fountain Head Country Club is located in Hagerstown, MD, a convenient, short drive from PA, Baltimore, VA, Washington DC, Western MD, and WV. This premier, full-service country club offers its members and guests a beautiful stone clubhouse, and original Donald Ross golf course, four tennis courts, outdoor aquatics, and fitness center. The elegant 60,000 square foot clubhouse features indoor and outdoor dining, both casual and more formal, as well as a large ballroom for weddings and special events with seating up to 300. The clubhouse was newly constructed in 2006. Hagerstown is an attractive bedroom community with its own cultural attractions and access to the larger metro areas such as Baltimore/Washington, Harrisburg, and Philadelphia. The Club’s annual gross revenues are $4M with F&B revenue of $1.5M. Total staff in season reaches 100 employees. The current membership is about 500 in all categories and growing. According to Golfweek's best in 2022, Fountain Head Country Club attained Top 10 Private Courses in MD.
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