Golf Course Superintendent Weiskopf Course

Bentwater Yacht & Country Club; Texas; Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Bentwater Yacht & Country Club seeks a Golf Course Superintendent to manage the Weiskopf Golf Course, overseeing agronomic programs, irrigation, budgets, and staff. You will ensure top playing conditions, environmental stewardship, and proactive problem solving under the direction of the Director of Agronomy.

The role requires leadership, turfgrass knowledge, licensing, and a hands-on management style to maintain course readiness for daily play and events, while coordinating with golf operations

Qualifikationen

• Degree or formal education in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, Horticulture, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience as a Golf Course Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent.
• Strong knowledge of warm-season turfgrass management.
• Experience with irrigation systems, water management, and drainage.
• Knowledge of fertilizer, fungicide, herbicide, and insecticide programs.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage employees, budgets, and daily maintenance operations.
• Current Texas pesticide applicator license or ability to obtain required licensing.
• Valid driver's license.

Aufgaben

• Oversee all daily maintenance operations of greens, tees, fairways, roughs, bunkers, practice facilities, and surrounding grounds.
• Maintain consistent turfgrass quality, playing conditions, and overall course presentation.
• Develop and implement fertility, pesticide, disease, insect, and weed control programs.
• Oversee mowing, rolling, topdressing, aerification, verticutting, and other cultural practices.
• Monitor turfgrass health and adjust maintenance programs according to seasonal and environmental conditions.
• Maintain appropriate putting green speeds, firmness, smoothness, and consistency.
• Monitor bunker conditions, drainage, landscaping, trees, and course infrastructure.
• Conduct daily course inspections and address maintenance concerns promptly.
• Ensure the course is properly prepared for daily play, tournaments, and special events.
• Oversee daily irrigation operations and water management.
• Monitor soil moisture and adjust irrigation programs based on weather and turfgrass requirements.
• Identify irrigation deficiencies, leaks, coverage problems, and necessary repairs.
• Ensure irrigation equipment and controllers are properly maintained and operated.
• Coordinate irrigation repairs and communicate major concerns to the Director of Agronomy.
• Promote efficient water use while maintaining healthy turfgrass and consistent playing conditions.
• Supervise, train, and develop all assigned maintenance employees.
• Establish daily work schedules and assign responsibilities.
• Monitor employee productivity, attendance, performance, and quality of work.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, professionalism, and a positive work environment.
• Conduct employee evaluations and provide ongoing feedback.
• Ensure adequate staffing and efficient labor utilization.
• Lead by example through work ethic, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Address employee performance and disciplinary matters in accordance with club policies.
• 4. Budget and Financial Management
• Assist the Director of Agronomy with preparation and management of annual operating and capital budgets.
• Monitor labor, fertilizer, chemical, fuel, equipment, and material expenditures.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels and purchasing records.
• Operate within established budget guidelines.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and control expenses without compromising course conditions.
• Communicate anticipated budget variances and additional financial needs to the Director of Agronomy.
• 5. Equipment and Facility Management
• Oversee proper operation, care, and maintenance of assigned equipment.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance and equipment repairs.
• Ensure equipment is properly cleaned, stored, and maintained.
• Monitor equipment performance and communicate replacement needs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance facility.
• Ensure employees operate equipment properly and safely.
• 6. Communication and Member Relations
• Maintain consistent communication with the Director of Agronomy regarding course conditions, staffing, projects, and daily operations.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with golf operations to minimize disruption to members and guests.
• Maintain a professional and approachable relationship with club members.
• Respond to member concerns and questions in a courteous and timely manner.
• Communicate maintenance schedules and course disruptions as needed.
• Represent the Agronomy Department in a professional manner.
• 7. Projects and Course Improvements
• Identify areas requiring improvements in drainage, irrigation, turfgrass quality, and course aesthetics.
• Assist with planning and execution of assigned improvement projects.
• Coordinate contractors and vendors as directed.
• Monitor project progress and ensure work is completed properly.
• Assist the Director of Agronomy with long-term course improvement objectives.
• 8. Safety and Regulatory Compliance
• Ensure employees follow established safety procedures and club policies.
• Maintain proper pesticide and fertilizer application records.
• Ensure all chemical applications comply with product labels and applicable regulations.
• Maintain required licenses and certifications.
• Conduct regular safety training.
• Promote safe equipment operation and responsible chemical handling.

Jobbeschreibung

Department: Agronomy
Reports To: Director of Agronomy
Position: Full-Time, Salaried

Position Overview

The Golf Course Superintendent is responsible for the overall maintenance, agronomic management, presentation, and daily operation of the Weiskopf Golf Course. This position requires a strong working knowledge of golf course maintenance practices, turfgrass management, irrigation, personnel supervision, and budget administration.

The Superintendent is expected to maintain the Weiskopf Course at the standards established by the Director of Agronomy and Bentwater Yacht & Country Club. This individual will provide leadership and direction to the maintenance staff, ensure efficient daily operations, and implement agronomic programs that promote consistent playing conditions and the long-term health and sustainability of the golf course.

The Superintendent is responsible for taking ownership of the course, anticipating problems, developing solutions, and maintaining open communication with the Director of Agronomy.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Golf Course Maintenance and Agronomics

Oversee all daily maintenance operations of greens, tees, fairways, roughs, bunkers, practice facilities, and surrounding grounds.

Maintain consistent turfgrass quality, playing conditions, and overall course presentation.

Develop and implement fertility, pesticide, disease, insect, and weed control programs.

Oversee mowing, rolling, topdressing, aerification, verticutting, and other cultural practices.

Monitor turfgrass health and adjust maintenance programs according to seasonal and environmental conditions.

Maintain appropriate putting green speeds, firmness, smoothness, and consistency.

Monitor bunker conditions, drainage, landscaping, trees, and course infrastructure.

Conduct daily course inspections and address maintenance concerns promptly.

Ensure the course is properly prepared for daily play, tournaments, and special events.

2. Irrigation and Water Management

Oversee daily irrigation operations and water management.

Monitor soil moisture and adjust irrigation programs based on weather and turfgrass requirements.

Identify irrigation deficiencies, leaks, coverage problems, and necessary repairs.

Ensure irrigation equipment and controllers are properly maintained and operated.

Coordinate irrigation repairs and communicate major concerns to the Director of Agronomy.

Promote efficient water use while maintaining healthy turfgrass and consistent playing conditions.

Supervise, train, and develop all assigned maintenance employees.

Establish daily work schedules and assign responsibilities.

Monitor employee productivity, attendance, performance, and quality of work.

Promote teamwork, accountability, professionalism, and a positive work environment.

Conduct employee evaluations and provide ongoing feedback.

Ensure adequate staffing and efficient labor utilization.

Lead by example through work ethic, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Address employee performance and disciplinary matters in accordance with club policies.

4. Budget and Financial Management

Assist the Director of Agronomy with preparation and management of annual operating and capital budgets.

Monitor labor, fertilizer, chemical, fuel, equipment, and material expenditures.

Maintain appropriate inventory levels and purchasing records.

Operate within established budget guidelines.

Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and control expenses without compromising course conditions.

Communicate anticipated budget variances and additional financial needs to the Director of Agronomy.

5. Equipment and Facility Management

Oversee proper operation, care, and maintenance of assigned equipment.

Coordinate preventative maintenance and equipment repairs.

Ensure equipment is properly cleaned, stored, and maintained.

Monitor equipment performance and communicate replacement needs.

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance facility.

Ensure employees operate equipment properly and safely.

6. Communication and Member Relations

Maintain consistent communication with the Director of Agronomy regarding course conditions, staffing, projects, and daily operations.

Coordinate maintenance activities with golf operations to minimize disruption to members and guests.

Maintain a professional and approachable relationship with club members.

Respond to member concerns and questions in a courteous and timely manner.

Communicate maintenance schedules and course disruptions as needed.

Represent the Agronomy Department in a professional manner.

7. Projects and Course Improvements

Identify areas requiring improvements in drainage, irrigation, turfgrass quality, and course aesthetics.

Assist with planning and execution of assigned improvement projects.

Coordinate contractors and vendors as directed.

Monitor project progress and ensure work is completed properly.

Assist the Director of Agronomy with long-term course improvement objectives.

8. Safety and Regulatory Compliance

Ensure employees follow established safety procedures and club policies.

Maintain proper pesticide and fertilizer application records.

Ensure all chemical applications comply with product labels and applicable regulations.

Maintain required licenses and certifications.

Conduct regular safety training.

Promote safe equipment operation and responsible chemical handling.

Qualifications

Degree or formal education in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, Horticulture, or a related field preferred.

Previous experience as a Golf Course Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent.

Strong knowledge of warm-season turfgrass management.

Experience with irrigation systems, water management, and drainage.

Knowledge of fertilizer, fungicide, herbicide, and insecticide programs.

Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

Ability to manage employees, budgets, and daily maintenance operations.

Current Texas pesticide applicator license or ability to obtain required licensing.

Valid driver's license.

Performance and Accountability

The Superintendent's performance will be evaluated based on:

Overall playing conditions and presentation of the Weiskopf Course.

Consistency and quality of agronomic programs.

Effective leadership, employee development, and retention.

Productivity and efficient use of labor.

Budget management and cost control.

Irrigation and water management.

Communication with the Director of Agronomy and other departments.

Initiative, problem-solving, and accountability.

Attention to detail and follow-through.

Commitment to the standards and objectives of Bentwater Yacht & Country Club.

Reporting Structure and Authority

The Golf Course Superintendent reports directly to the Director of Agronomy and is responsible for the daily management and maintenance of the Weiskopf Course.

The Superintendent is expected to exercise sound judgment and take ownership of daily operations while following the overall agronomic direction, maintenance standards, budget guidelines, and long-term objectives established by the Director of Agronomy.

Major expenditures, capital improvements, significant changes to maintenance practices, and matters affecting overall club operations must be communicated to and approved by the Director of Agronomy.

The Superintendent is expected to demonstrate professionalism, leadership, initiative, and accountability at all times. The position requires a hands‑on management approach, attention to detail, and a commitment to providing members and guests with the highest possible golf course experience.

The successful Superintendent understands that maintaining a golf course requires planning, consistency, teamwork, and a willingness to address challenges before they become problems.