Head Golf Course Superintendent, Duck Creek Golf Club GCSAA

BoardRoom magazine; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Duck Creek Golf Club in the Dallas area seeks an experienced Golf Course Superintendent to lead maintenance of the golf course, clubhouse grounds and surrounding landscapes. You will supervise the maintenance team, plan and implement care programs for turf, plants, and irrigation, and ensure the course remains in top playing condition.

The role requires coordinating with management, preparing annual budgets, and directing renovations and safety programs.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in turf grass management program.
• Previous supervisory experience at a golf club or course.
• Experience as an assistant to a Golf Course Superintendent.
• Knowledge of golf course operations and applicable laws.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain golf course properties including clubhouse grounds and landscaping.
• Schedule, train, supervise and evaluate all department personnel.
• Maintain accurate work records for all department staff.
• Oversee planting, fertilizing, care and removal of turf, plants and trees.
• Ensure course is in proper playing condition and inspect for improvements.
• Oversee construction, maintenance and renovations on the golf course.
• Coordinate with General Manager on facilities, events and rounds played.
• Develop and manage annual department budget and capital plans.
• Plan safety programs and ensure proper chemical handling and MSDS availability.

Skills

Golf course supervision

Leadership / staff management

Problem solving / decision making

Education

Associate’s degree in turf grass management

Job description

Reports to: General Manager/Owner

Supervises: Golf Course Maintenance , Irrigation Specialist, Equipment Operators, Equipment Mechanic

Education and/or Experience

• An Associate’s degree from an intensive two-year turf grass management
• program.
• Additional training in mechanics, design, surveying and ecology.
• Previous work as an assistant to an experienced Golf Course Superintendent.
• Previous supervisory experience in a club or golf course setting.

Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations

• Understand the rules of golf and be up-to-date on federal, state and local laws on golf course operations.
• Administrative and executive ability, especially critical in problem-solving and decision making. Knowledge of ability to perform required role in emergency situations.

Job Summary (Essential Functions) Manage and maintain golf course properties including golf course, clubhouse grounds and landscaping, open spaces and the equipment used to maintain these areas.

Job Tasks/Duties

• Maintains all grounds and course maintenance equipment according to the club’s turf management program.
• Schedules, trains, supervises and evaluates all personnel assigned to department.
• Maintains accurate work records for all personnel in the department.
• Supervises all planting, fertilizing, care and removal of turf, plants, shrubs, trees and other facilities on the golf course.
• Maintains course in proper playing condition.
• Inspects course regularly to evaluate and recommend improvements.
• Oversees all construction, maintenance and renovations on the golf course.
• Oversees repairs of broken water lines or valves and may perform necessary repairs in an emergency.
• Records all maintenance on course.
• Supervises operation of the Equipment Repair Shop.
• Prepares annual budget for department; takes corrective action as necessary to help assure that budget goals are met.
• Prepares and revises grounds manual.
• Establishes short- and long-range plans for the golf course.
• Selects and prepares proper fertilizers and nutrients for all flora and fauna.
• Develops and maintains drainage, irrigation and watering systems.
• Implements and enforces comprehensive safety program for employees, members, and guests on course in compliance with local, state and federal laws; implements and manages the club’s hazard communication (HAZCOM) program.
• Ensures that chemicals, petroleum and other controlled products are used, stored and disposed of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations; maintains required records and strives to minimize the use of chemicals and petroleum products.
• Communicates as necessary with General Manager and Golf Professional to discuss conditions of facilities, maintenance plans, scheduled events and the number of rounds played.
• Communicates as necessary with Grounds, Golf or House committees or other applicable committees.
• Attends staff and management meetings.
• Keeps members informed about current and future maintenance activities.
• Conducts daily facility security checks ensuring accurate inventory of equipment and keys.
• Plans professional development and training activities for subordinates including safety training for equipment use and proper handling of fertilizers, herbicides, and all other chemicals used on course; assures that MSDSs are available in convenient location.
• Makes recommendations for capital improvement and purchases.
• Supervises road and roadside maintenance within the club’s grounds.
• Ensures proper landscaping for property outside of golf course including the clubhouse and surrounding areas.
• Coordinates applicable work with outside contractors.
• Determines when course should be closed due to weather conditions that may damage the course if play continues.
• Conducts other appropriate tasks assigned by the General Manager

Licenses and Special Requirements

• Member of the GCSAA
• Pesticide Application certification.
• Valid driver’s license. Physical Demands and Work Environment
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
• Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Able to meet and perform the physical requirements and to work effectively in an environment which is typical of this position.
• Frequent lifting, bending, climbing, stooping and pulling.

This position has a base salary range starting in the $60,000-$90,000 range based upon experience and qualifications.

About Duck Creek Golf Club

Duck Creek Golf Club is a revived country club that was turned into a daily fee course. We are within 20 miles of downtown Dallas, and are located within the city limits of Garland.