GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT – BLACK HAWK COUNTRY CLUB, RICHMOND, TX

RESPONSIBLE FOR THE EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT OF GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS FOR 18 HOLES. THE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: TURFGRASS MAINTENANCE AND AGRONOMIC PROGRAMS, PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT, SCHEDULING AND MAINTENANCE OF IRRIGATION SYSTEMS, PESTICIDE APPLICATIONS, RELATED RECORD KEEPING, AND COMPLIANCE OF REGULATORY ISSUES. THE GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT WORKS TO SUPPORT AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE TEAM MEMBERS ARE INVOLVED, ENTHUSIASTIC, COMMUNICATE OPENLY, AND WITH RESPECT FOR THE PROPERTY AND EVERYONE ON IT.

BASIC FUNCTIONS:

• SUCCESSFUL EXPERIENCE ASSISTING WITH PLANNING, TRAINING, AND DIRECTING STAFF IN THE PERFORMANCE OF GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• WORKS CLOSELY WITH AND COORDINATES WITH THE DIRECTOR OF AGRONOMY ON ANY ISSUES RELATED TO GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE THAT AFFECT PLAY.
• ADMINISTERS AND ENFORCES ALL COMPANY STANDARDS, REGULATIONS AND POLICIES.
• MUST BE ABLE TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY AND BE A SOLUTIONS ORIENTED LEADER.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• OVERSEES THE CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF THE GOLF COURSE PROPERTY.
• MANAGES WATER USAGE, TRACKING, AND REPORTING.
• PROVIDES TECHNICAL, OPERATIONAL AND SAFETY TRAINING FOR TEAM MEMBERS TO ENSURE THAT THE TEAM IS WORKING WITHIN OSHA, COMPANY SAFETY, STATE AND FEDERAL GUIDELINES FOR SAFE WORKING CONDITIONS.
• OVERSEES TEAM MEMBERS IN PROPER AND SAFE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF MECHANICAL AND POWER EQUIPMENT.
• SUPERVISES AND PARTICIPATES IN THE APPLICATION AND RECORD KEEPING OF ALL CHEMICAL APPLICATIONS (FERTILIZERS AND PESTICIDES) IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
• MAINTAINS RECORDS AND COMPLETES REQUIRED REPORTING. ORDER PARTS, SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT AS NEEDED.
• SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE PRACTICES AROUND DAILY PLAY AND OUTINGS TO MAXIMIZE EFFICIENCY AND MINIMIZE DISRUPTION TO GOLF.

 KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED:

• EXPERIENCE MANAGING AND MAINTAINING BERMUDAGRASS GREENS.
• EXPERIENCE IN RECRUITING, SUPERVISING, TRAINING, MONITORING, EVALUATING AND MOTIVATING PERSONNEL.
• INTERPERSONAL SKILL TO RESOLVE CONFLICT AND WORK WITH SUPERVISORS, OFFICIALS, TEAM MEMBERS, CLUB MEMBERS, RESORT GUEST AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
• KNOWLEDGE OF THE SAFE USE, MIXING AND APPLICATION OF CHEMICALS AND COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS.
• KNOWLEDGE OF THE GAME OF GOLF.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2-YEAR DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE IN TURF MANAGEMENT OR RELATED FIELD.
• ADVANCED COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED FOR FINANCIAL REPORTING AND CONTROL OF OPERATIONS, INCLUDING USE OF MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE.
• VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE.
• TEXAS PESTICIDE APPLICATOR LICENSE OR ABILITY TO OBTAIN WITHIN 120 DAYS.