Golf Course Superintendent

Granite Bay Golf Club; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Generous paid time off and leave

Job summary

Granite Bay Golf Club in Roseville, CA is seeking a Superintendent of Golf Course Maintenance to support the Director and 1st Assistant Superintendent. You will lead turfgrass and landscape programs, oversee irrigation, budgeting, and compliance, and manage staff.

This role requires an associate or bachelor's in Turf Management, at least 3 years in golf course maintenance, 1 year budgeting, pesticide license or within 90 days, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Degree in Turf Management or related field required.
• Minimum 3 years of golf course maintenance experience.
• Minimum 1 year budgeting experience for golf course and landscape maintenance.
• Minimum 1 year knowledge of equipment and resources related to golf course operations.
• Current State Pesticide Applicators License or must obtain within 90 days.
• Valid driver's license.
• Preferred: knowledge of general business administration practices and golf course operations.
• Preferred: supervisory experience with confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide agronomic oversight for grasses, trees, wetlands, and other plant materials.
• Supervise chemical applications and records to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Oversee safe operation and maintenance of golf course equipment; plan budgeting for equipment replacement.
• Maintain the golf course to high standards following guidelines.
• Control expenses and adhere to the budget.
• Collaborate with Head Golf Professional to optimize rounds around member events.
• Regularly communicate with members to exceed expectations.
• Train staff in OSHA, safety, and guidelines; maintain safe conditions.
• Lead meetings discussing club operations, maintenance schedules, safety protocols, and environmental concerns.

Skills

Budget management

Leadership

OSHA training

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Turf Management

Job description

Overview

The Superintendent is responsible for supporting the Director Golf Course Maintenance with the 1st Assistant Superintendent with day-to-day operations. The responsibilities include developing and managing turf grass and plant material maintenance programs; overseeing property and asset management; managing personnel; handling budgeting, forecasting, and financial management; participating in member retention initiatives; scheduling and maintaining irrigation systems; applying pesticides and maintaining related records; and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements. The job's oversight is limited to a single 18-hole operation.

Experience Required

• An associates and/or bachelor's degree in Turf Management or a related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in Golf Course Maintenance.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in preparing and managing budgets for the golf course and landscape maintenance departments.
• A minimum of 1 year of technical knowledge of all equipment, products, and resources related to golf course operations with the ability to implement these resources to meet or exceed company and club standards.
• Current State Pesticide Applicators License or successfully completed within 90 days of employment.
• Valid driver's license.
• Preferred: Thorough knowledge of general business administration practices and golf course operations practices and procedures.
• Preferred: Direct supervisory experience with proven ability to maintain confidentiality of Club, Company, and personnel information.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide agronomic oversight to ensure the healthy growth of golf course grasses, trees, wetlands, and other plant materials.
• Supervise chemical applications and record-keeping, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Oversee the safe operation, use, and maintenance of golf course mechanical equipment, planning and budgeting for additional or replacement equipment as needed.
• Maintain the golf course to the highest standards, following company and industry guidelines.
• Control expenses related to golf course operations and adhere to the budget.
• Collaborate with the Head Golf Professional to optimize rounds of golf while scheduling maintenance practices around member plays and events.
• Regularly communicate with members to ensure the club exceeds their expectations.
• Ensure staff training in OSHA, club safety, and state and federal guidelines to maintain safe working conditions.
• Provide ongoing technical, operational, and safety training for staff, fostering a culture of compliance and safety.
• Lead and participate in meetings to discuss club operations, maintenance schedules, safety protocols, and environmental concerns.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Generous paid time off and leave programs