Golf Course Superintendent BREC

Genesis Turfgrass LLC.; Baton Rouge (LA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BREC is seeking a Golf Course Superintendent to oversee maintenance of multiple golf courses, supervising staff, operating equipment and managing daily operations. Duties include scheduling, budgeting, and ensuring proper course conditions and maintenance of shops and equipment.

The role requires a 4-year or 2-year degree with related experience, a valid Louisiana driver’s license, and several years of supervisory work in golf course maintenance. GCSA Class A is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited 4-year college or university, or 2-year accredited degree plus relevant work experience.
• Major in Horticulture, Agronomy or Turf Management preferred.
• Golf Course Superintendent’s Assn. (GCSA) Class “A” certification preferred.
• Valid LA driver’s license.
• 3 years supervisory experience in golf course maintenance; 5+ years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, manage and implement yearly work schedules for all BREC golf courses.
• Assist in preparing budgets for all BREC golf courses.
• Assist in the overall maintenance operations of all BREC golf courses.
• Inspect golf courses daily and make decisions; direct staff activities.
• Assist course Superintendents in implementing training programs.
• Identify problems; recommend and implement remedies.
• Supervise and perform daily golf course duties as needed.
• Keen eye for detail and ability to prioritize work.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget management

Maintenance operations

Scheduling

Irrigation systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture/Agronomy/Turf Management

2-year degree + relevant work experience

Job description

The Golf Course Superintendent works indoors and outdoors supervising the maintenance of golf courses, ensuring proper maintenance practices, development, operations, playing conditions, and maintenance of shops and equipment. This entails supervising staff, operating machinery, doing maintenance work, ordering supplies and performing basic accounting functions.

Essential Functions and Duties:

• Works with Director of Golf and Assistant Director of Golf in preparing, managing and implementing yearly work schedules for all BREC golf courses including but not limited to fertilization, chemical, aerification, topdressing, irrigation and all daily duties.
• Assists in preparing budgets for all BREC golf courses.
• Assists the in the overall maintenance operations of all BREC golf courses.
• Inspects golf courses daily and makes decisions; directs activities of staff.
• Assists course Superintendents in implementing training programs.
• Identifies problems; recommends and implements remedies.
• Supervises and performs daily golf course duties as needed.
• Keen eye for detail and ability to prioritize work

Requirements and Job Specifications:

Education Required: Graduation from an accredited 4-year college or university, or 2-year accredited degree plus comparable work experience.

Area of Study (major)Preferred: Horticulture, Agronomy or Turf Management Horticulture, Agronomy or Turf Management.

Certification(s) Preferred: Golf Course Superintendent’s Assn. (GCSA) Class “A” member.

License(s) Required: Valid LA driver’s license.

Years Relevant Work Experience: 3 years supervisory experience in golf course maintenance. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Preferred Work Experience: 5 or more years related experience

About BREC

Operating over 170 parks, it is BREC’s mission to contribute to a healthier, more vibrant community by providing exceptional parks, open spaces and recreational experiences for all of East Baton Rouge Parish. BREC’s vision is to provide an extraordinary system of parks and facilities that engages the Parish’s unique natural and cultural landscape to enrich Parish life by providing diverse and memorable experiences. As a two-time National Gold Medal Award winning agency, here at BREC, we believe all Park and Recreation facilities, programs and services should be accessible to people of all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic position or physical/cognitive ability. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for us means working to respect differences, remove barriers, and create opportunities. BREC recognizes and values the diversity of its workforce. We are committed to creating an environment where race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion and gender identity of all workers and service users are respected, and where all are afforded dignity and equal rights. We embrace our employees’ differences in life experiences, personal history, g …