Golf Course Superintendent Windham Mountain Club

Genesis Distribution; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Windham Mountain Club is seeking a Golf Course Superintendent to oversee the care and maintenance of the golf course, grounds, and equipment, including during renovation projects. The role includes budgeting, staffing, scheduling, and ensuring brand standards for a high-end private club experience.

Responsibilities include managing renovations, developing annual budgets, supervising recruitment and training, and maintaining drainage, irrigation, and turf programs while ensuring OSHA and safety

Qualifications

• Turfcare management degree and 10+ years’ supervisory experience including previously course construction project management experience.
• All related certifications and licenses for golf course turf care
• Demonstrated experience and capability in budget development, fiscal management, strategic planning, staff management.
• Demonstrated quality written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems; efficiently handle multiple duties under pressure with minimal supervision; work flexible hours as required including nights/weekends.
• Must successfully pass an MVR check in accordance with Windham Mountain Club’s insurance policy guidelines

Responsibilities

• Project manage the golf course renovations and course construction working closely with the project team.
• Develop the annual golf course maintenance budget and operating plan. Implement the plan according to WMC brand, policies and procedures to ensure high end private golf club membership standards.
• Manage all employment activity for team members, including but not limited to recruitment and selection, performance evaluations, training, compensation, coaching, etc.
• Plan and implement team schedules to maintain the golf course in proper playing condition according to WMC standards ensuring highest membership experience standards.
• Develop and maintain drainage, irrigation, pumping and water reservoir systems.
• Supervise all planting, fertilizing and care of turf, plants, shrubs, and trees on the golf course and grounds. Develop and implement a fertilizer, aeration and Integrated Pest Management program for proper turf grass and plant care.
• Establish and implement a cleaning and preventative maintenance program for all equipment, tools, vehicles, etc.
• Ensure WMC brand standards are incorporated into team member appearance, equipment repair areas, equipment storage areas, chemical and fertilizer storage areas, receiving areas, washing areas, lunchroom areas, restrooms, etc.
• Implement and monitor the purchase ordering and receiving program to maintain proper inventories of supplies and ensure proper quantity and price on all purchases.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, OSHA rules and regulations relating to chemical and fertilizer storage and disposal, employee safety, public safety, etc.
• Maintain knowledge of current and projected industry developments through continuous attention to industry periodicals and participation in relevant trade associations and organizations.
• Maintain accurate records for pertaining to department activities including, but not limited to, labor schedules, course maintenance, fuel storage inspection and reporting, construction activities, equipment repair, safety meetings and activities, fertilizer and chemical applications and pest control practices.
• Assure the efficient and timely submission of all required operational, financial, budgetary and related reports.
• Perform other duties as appropriate.

Skills

Turfcare management

Budgeting

Staff management

Project management

Communication

Education

Turfcare Management degree

Tools

Certifications & licenses

Job description

Welcome to Windham Mountain Club!Thank you for your interest in joining our team.

Salary Description:$90,000 to $150,000

Overview of Position:The Windham Mountain Club (WMC) Golf Course Superintendent is responsible for all activities related to the care and maintenance of the golf course, grounds, and equipment. During the golf course renovation project, ensure the project is executed and completed to brand standards and WMC expectations. Plan and implement budgets. Hire, train and supervise staff. Apply relevant landscaping and horticultural principles to assure that quality standards are consistently achieved.

Core Duties:

• Project manage the golf course renovations and course construction working closely with the project team.
• Develop the annual golf course maintenance budget and operating plan. Implement the plan according to WMC brand, policies and procedures to ensure high end private golf club membership standards.
• Manage all employment activity for team members, including but not limited to recruitment and selection, performance evaluations, training, compensation, coaching, etc.
• Plan and implement team schedules to maintain the golf course in proper playing condition according to WMC standards ensuring highest membership experience standards.
• Develop and maintain drainage, irrigation, pumping and water reservoir systems.
• Supervise all planting, fertilizing and care of turf, plants, shrubs, and trees on the golf course and grounds. Develop and implement a fertilizer, aeration and Integrated Pest Management program for proper turf grass and plant care.
• Establish and implement a cleaning and preventative maintenance program for all equipment, tools, vehicles, etc.
• Ensure WMC brand standards are incorporated into team member appearance, equipment repair areas, equipment storage areas, chemical and fertilizer storage areas, receiving areas, washing areas, lunchroom areas, restrooms, etc.
• Implement and monitor the purchase ordering and receiving program to maintain proper inventories of supplies and ensure proper quantity and price on all purchases.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, OSHA rules and regulations relating to chemical and fertilizer storage and disposal, employee safety, public safety, etc.
• Maintain knowledge of current and projected industry developments through continuous attention to industry periodicals and participation in relevant trade associations and organizations.
• Maintain accurate records for pertaining to department activities including, but not limited to, labor schedules, course maintenance, fuel storage inspection and reporting, construction activities, equipment repair, safety meetings and activities, fertilizer and chemical applications and pest control practices.
• Assure the efficient and timely submission of all required operational, financial, budgetary and related reports.
• Perform other duties as appropriate.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Turfcare Management degree and 10+ years’ supervisory experience including previously course construction project management experience.
• All related certifications and licenses for golf course turf care
• Demonstrated experience and capability in the areas of budget development, fiscal management, strategic planning, staff management.
• Demonstrated quality written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems; efficiently handle multiple duties under pressure with minimal supervision; work flexible hours as required including nights/weekends.
• Must successfully pass an MVR check in accordance with Windham Mountain Club’s insurance policy guidelines

Salary Description

90-150K

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to visually inspect all work areas, golf course and grounds
• See players on the golf course, and to follow the flight of golf balls
• Operate vehicles and equipment for several hours at a time
• Perform mathematical calculations involving fractions, decimals and percentages
• Retrieve, read and interpret information from technical sources
• Stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, bend and kneel for up to 8 hours at a time
• Lift up to 100 lbs occasionally, 50 lbs frequently, and 20 lbs constantly

About Windham Mountain Club

Windham Mountain Club is a year-round resort and members’ club that welcomes guests and families who aspire to escape that harried city life for the tranquility of the mountains. With four-season wellness amenities, world-class dining, a ski mountain, golf course, excursions, and a personal adventure concierge, get lost and slip into Windham time.