Director of Golf Course Maintenance & Club Grounds

TurfNet; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Princess Anne Country Club, un club de golf de premier plan en Virginie, recherche un Directeur de l'entretien des parcours de golf. Le candidat idéal aura au moins cinq ans d'expérience et un diplôme en gestion des pelouses, avec des compétences en leadership et des antécédents en entretien de pelouses. Ce rôle exige une gestion efficace des opérations de golf tout en développant des relations solides avec les membres.

Qualifications

• Minimum de cinq ans d'expérience en tant que surintendant de parcours de golf ou assistant.
• Compétences en communication et en leadership essentielles.
• Capacité à gérer des pelouses en conditions difficiles.

Responsibilities

• Gestion de l'ensemble du parcours de golf et des installations d'entraînement.
• Recrutement et supervision du personnel d'entretien.
• Développement et gestion de budgets opérationnels.

Skills

Leadership

Teambuilding

Communication

Education

Associate Degree in Turfgrass Management

Job description

Founded in 1916, the Princess Anne Country Club is Virginia’s premier coastal private country club. Amenities include an 18-hole classic layout featuring 419 fairways, A4 greens, and newly renovated Zeon Zoysia tees. The course was originally designed by Willie Park, Jr., redesigned by Tim Liddy in 2008, and honored by Golf Magazine as one of the top 25 short courses under 6,000 yards in the world.

Amenities include a recently renovated short game practice area slated to open this summer, a practice range, putting greens, golf course maintenance buildings, a full-service clubhouse, four indoor and seven outdoor tennis courts, pickleball courts, a fitness and wellness center, and a new aquatic complex.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of experience as a golf course superintendent or assistant, with at least an Associate Degree in Turfgrass Management. They should possess sound leadership, teambuilding, interpersonal, and communication skills, and a proven track record growing bentgrass and bermudagrass in challenging climates.

The candidate must be efficient, organized, and a proven team-builder capable of forging strong relationships with our team and deeply committed to the club's operational mission of constant improvement. Communication skills and a personable, visible manner are critical for building credible relationships with members and the community.

The Director of Golf Course Maintenance and Club Grounds reports to the General Manager and is responsible for the maintenance, operation, and management of the golf course and all other club grounds.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the overall operation and management of the Princess Anne Country Club golf course, practice facilities, and club grounds.

• Recruits, trains, and supervises golf course maintenance personnel.

• Develops capital and operational budgets for the golf course maintenance operation in collaboration with the General Manager and manages their implementation after approval.

• Works closely with the Green Committee Chair, serving as an ex-officio committee member, and attends all Green and Golf Committee meetings.

• Develops ongoing dialogue and presence with club members.

• Supports and consults with the PGA Professional Team.

• Assists the General Manager in developing and implementing short- and long-term capital projects, operational standards, and personnel documents.