Golf Course Head Superintendent

Fiddler's Bar and Grill; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Fiddler's Bar and Grill and Mayapple Golf Course in Carlisle, PA is seeking a Golf Course Superintendent responsible for the maintenance, operation and management of the golf course.

You will supervise mowing, watering and maintenance of tees, greens and fairways; manage equipment repairs; plan budgets; keep maintenance records; and hire, orient and train maintenance staff to ensure course readiness and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a golf course maintenance program.
• Knowledge of turf grass and irrigation systems.
• Ability to plan and manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Supervise mowing, watering and maintenance of tees, greens, fairways and related areas.
• Supervise planting, fertilizing and maintenance of turf.
• Oversee operation of an equipment repair shop.
• Order supplies and materials within budget.
• Keep records of annual maintenance activities.
• Prepare personnel and cost estimates for the annual maintenance department budget.
• Hire, orient, and train all golf course maintenance department employees.
• Maintain effective employee and public relations.
• Possess a participating knowledge of the game of golf.

Skills

Golf course maintenance

Turf management

Equipment maintenance

Budgeting

Record keeping

Cost estimation

Team supervision

Reports writing

Training staff

Public relations

Knowledge of golf

Job description

Fiddler's Bar and Grill and Mayapple Golf Course in Carlisle PA is located just 20 minutes outside of Harrisburg. We offer fine dining in a casual atmosphere with seating available in our bar and dining room as well as our outdoor patio.

Job Description

The Golf Course Superintendent is one who is entrusted with the maintenance, operation and management of the golf course. It is his/her responsibility to supervise the maintenance of the golf course, supervise the maintenance and repair of construction and maintenance equipment, and to do related work as required.

Specifically the Golf Course Superintendent must:

• Supervise the mowing, watering and maintenance of tees, greens, fairways and related areas.
• Supervise the planting, fertilizing and maintenance of turf.
• Generally supervise the operation of an equipment repair shop.
• Order supplies and materials within budgetary limitations.
• Keep records of annual maintenance activities.
• Prepare personnel and cost estimates for the annual maintenance department budget.

• Possess thorough knowledge of the construction and maintenance of golf course tees, fairways and greens.

• Possess thorough knowledge of the maintenance of the different types of turf used on golf courses, and the planting, cultivating, pruning, and caring for plants, shrubs and trees.

• Possess thorough knowledge of the characteristics and proper use of various fertilizers and soil conditioners, herbicides and pest control methods and materials.

• Possess thorough knowledge of drainage control methods, watering and irrigation systems, including wells, pumps and automatic controls.

• Possess the ability to maintain tees, fairways, greens, and appurtenances to an acceptable standard of golf course play.

• Possess the ability to plan, assign, and direct the work of others.
• Possess the ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
• Possess the ability to prepare annual budget estimates.
• Hire, orient, and train all golf course maintenance department employees.
• Possess the ability to maintain effective employee and public relations.
• Possess a participating knowledge of the game of golf.

Qualifications

Must have prior experience as a golf course superintendent or as an assistant.

Additional Information

Full time, part time and seasonal available.