Golf Course Superintendent

Golden Horseshoe Golf Club

Compensation

Starting at $68,000 per year and up DOE

Description

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to & proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our Associates are the shining stars of what we do!

We understand what it takes to be a part of something great. We will encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, we will celebrate you and we will cheer you on as you shine bright in your career journey. Whether it be our health & wellness programs, best in class learning and development or our travel discounts that ‘feed your inner explorer’, we work hard to create and deliver on what YOU need. We are ready for you to start your journey with us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright.

Duties include but not be limited to: The golf courses, maintenance equipment, maintenance center, sod nursery, water features, etc.

• Oversees the construction, renovation and/or reconstruction of such properties, whether performed by maintenance staff or outside contractors.
• Interviews, trains, directs, supervises and reviews a staff of employees for the purpose of maintaining the assigned properties. The Superintendent has authority to hire or terminate associates under the direction of the Director of Agronomy.
• In conjunction with the Director of Agronomy, plans all maintenance and project work, applying their agronomic and administrative expertise to achieve the agreed-upon standards and long-range goals.
• Oversees the scheduling and routing of personnel and equipment to accomplish the work.
• Frequently inspects the golf courses and related areas to evaluate how well management standards are being achieved and to effect changes in management programs to achieve improvements.
• Assists the Director of Agronomy in acquiring equipment and purchasing necessary supplies to maintain the golf courses.
• Responsible for assigned inventory control and helps oversee the equipment maintenance programs.
• Responsible for submitting purchase requests for materials, supplies, and parts necessary to maintain the golf courses properly.
• Keeps accurate and complete records on inventory, weather data, maintenance practices and procedures, fertilizer, and pesticide applications, etc.
• Assists the Director of Agronomy with developing operations and capital expenditures budget for the operation of the golf courses.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Two or four-year degree preferably in golf course or turf grass management or related field. If the degree is not specifically in turf or golf course management, candidates with other degree must have extensive training in turf or golf course management field.
• Two years management experience required
• GCSAA Class A or CGCS in good standing preferred
• Valid Virginia pesticide/fertilizer license preferred
• Must possess and maintain a valid Virginia driver’s license or CDL, meet the requirements of driver insurability as established by the Employer’s insurance carrier and must immediately report any change in status of the license to the Employer.
• Requires advanced knowledge of agronomy and turf grass 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 excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Comprehend reading materials, speak, read and write English
• Must be able to frequently use a computer.

Working Conditions/Environment:

Majority of the work is performed outdoors in various weather and ground conditions common to Virginia.

• Exposure to maintenance equipment; including but not limited to moving parts, heights, noise, airborne debris, vibration and fumes.
• Maintain a clean, safe and environmentally responsible work environment.

Physical & Mental Requirements:

• Have physical strength, stamina and agility at levels necessary to perform common golf course operations tasks.
• Employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move over 50 pounds with assistance.
  • Must be able to walk, sit and stand for a long period of time, as a daily routine.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with the general public
  • Must be able to ascend/descend stairs and slopes as a daily routine.
  • Must be able to professionally interact and participate with co-workers and have a sense of TEAM.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Apply Now or Contact Jason Pierce @ jpierce@cwf.org