PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT - GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT
EP ENERGY
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Job summary
El Paso County seeks a Golf Course Superintendent to lead the daily operations of the golf course, clubhouse, and maintenance facilities. The role includes managing staff, supervising turf maintenance, and ensuring course quality and safety standards.
The incumbent will oversee irrigation, equipment maintenance, and coordination with vendors, while contributing to budget planning and operational efficiency.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation Administration, Golf Course Management, Agronomy, Turf Management, or related field with five years of progressively responsible experience as a golf superintendent or managing a facility with a golf course.
Responsibilities
- Supervises and performs day to day field operations for maintenance of golf course, clubhouse, and maintenance warehouse.
- Directs department employees, including assigning and reviewing work, monitoring training, conducting evaluations, and hiring/disciplining personnel.
- Maintains records involving personnel, equipment and supplies; schedules applications of fertilizers, sprays and other chemicals.
- Oversees irrigation systems, equipment maintenance, and related golf course operations.
- Assists in budgeting and providing for designated turf, clubhouse, and warehouse needs.
Skills
Education
Job description
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Parks and Recreation Administration, Golf Course Management, Agronomy, Turf Management, or a related field with five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience as a golf superintendent or managing a facility which includes a golf course, to include three (3) years of supervisory responsibility.
Acceptable Experience and Education
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Parks and Recreation Administration, Golf Course Management, Agronomy, Turf Management, or a related field with five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience as a golf superintendent or managing a facility which includes a golf course, to include three (3) years of supervisory responsibility.
Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Must have or obtain by date of hire a valid driver's license applicable to job responsibilities, with a driving record acceptable to the County of El Paso.
Two (2) year degree or certificate in turf management or related field.
Pesticide application license.
In order to access into the County’s network and systems, a personal smart device is required by the hire start date.
- Supervises and performs day to day field operations for maintenance of golf course, clubhouse, and maintenance warehouse;
- Supervises department employees, including assigning and reviewing work, monitor training sessions, conduct performance evaluations, and hire, terminate, and discipline personnel;
- Motivates and works with employees to correct deficiencies; Manage the career development and performance of staff assigned;
- Attends and participates in meetings, training, and informational sessions;
- Demonstrate leadership and ability to deliver efficiency and quality at the highest of standards;
- Stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field;
- Orders, reviews and approves materials required for the day to day operations of the golf course and warehouse operations;
- Directs related maintenance work;
- Oversees, reviews, and maintains performance of equipment operations, the preventive and light maintenance of equipment assigned to the maintenance warehouse;
- Maintains records involving personnel, equipment and supplies, and schedules indicating the application of fertilizers, sprays, and other chemicals;
- Assists in the preparation of reports detailing personnel work hours and usage of equipment;
- Interacts with various vendors in regards to turf maintenance and golf course supplies;
- Provides budget for designated areas to include turf maintenance, clubhouse operations, warehouse maintenance and equipment assigned to the maintenance warehouse;
- Oversees, and ensures that employees provide the proper care and cultivation of shrubs, trees, and flowers; ensures that employees properly administer the application of pesticides fertilizers, fungicides, and insecticides to treat the course;
- Supervises all maintenance of highly technical turf and greens on the golf course;
- Supervises and maintains irrigation system, pumps, fertilizer, disease and animal control, solid waste management for irrigation system;
- Oversees repairs of broken lines or valves for water systems; perform necessary repairs as needed;
- Assists in the planning and development of new irrigation systems, including redesigns, and modifications of existing irrigation systems;
- Substitutes, if assigned, during temporary absences by performing delegated duties sufficient tomaintaincontinuity of normal operations;
- Commits self to providing excellent customer service and demonstrate commitment through cooperative team and individual efforts;
- Creates a high quality work culture through participation in and emphasis on training and mentoring to develop leadership, management, and technical skills in self and all employees, including safety related training and skills.
Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.
As members of the County of El Paso Emergency Response System, all El Paso County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to train on emergency response and/or perform certain emergency services.
The Golf Course Superintendent supervises and manages the operations of the golf course to include course, Maintenance warehouse, equipment, golf cart repairs, and operations clubhouse and restaurant operations. The incumbent manages the construction improvements to the golf course, and performs highly skilled turf maintenance functions on the golf course.
Knowledge of: maintenance golf course tees, fairways and greens; seeding and maintenance practices for golf course turf; planting, cultivating, pruning, and caring for plants, shrubs and trees; characteristics and proper use of various fertilizers and soil conditioners, herbicides, and pest control methods and materials; drainage control methods; and automatic irrigations systems; including wells, pumps and automatic controls; methods, equipment, and materials used in maintaining a golf course; general repair and maintenance procedures; mixing and administering chemicals used in the treatment of turf; computer skills; principles and practices of effective customer service; principles and practices of supervision and training; modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment to include Windows and Microsoft based products. Skill/Ability to: plan and assign work to employees; maintain records and develop work schedules; perform physical activities outdoors in varying weather conditions; effectively operate equipment used in the maintenance of golf course grounds; demonstrate leadership and ability to deliver efficiency and quality at the highest of standards; schedule, supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff; establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with those contacted during the course of work; pass a background investigation.
Each and every county position requires the following professional skills and abilities as key and
- Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance;
- Work well with others and participate fully in a team oriented environment;
- Interface with other employees and customers in a courteous and respectful manner;
- Maintain strict confidentiality;
- Project positive support of their department and all county organizations at all times; and,
Maintain and enhance the County's commitment to customer service excellence
Reports to: Public Works Park Maintenance Manager
Directs: Parks Maintenance Worker Senior, Intermediate, Parks Maintenance Workers, temporary, and seasonal workers.
Other: Has frequent contact with other county employees and the general public.
16 holidays per year as recognized.
Accruals are credited on a biweekly basis and available for use as it is accrued after 6 months of continuous service. Year to year carry-over accruals are limited to twice the employee's annual rate. Part-time employees accrue vacation at half the rate of full-time employees.
10 days (1 through less than 5 years of service)
15 days (5 through less than 15 years of service)
20 days (15 years of service or over)
Accruals are credited on a biweekly basis and available for use as it is accrued after 3 months of full time service. Employees accrue 15 days of sick leave per year.
Military Leave – 15 days of paid leave per fiscal year for active military service
Bereavement Leave – 3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family members and 4 hours for other family members and friends.
Effective January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026
- Consumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP)
- No Discounts
- EE Only $5.34
- EE & Spouse $145.30
- EE & Children $101.93
- EE & Family $200.09
- 6% Wellness Discount
- EE Only - $5.02
- EE & Spouse - $136.58
- EE & Children - $95.81
- EE & Family - $188.09
- No Discounts
- EE Only - $35.70
- EE & Spouse - $226.41
- EE & Children - $174.96
- EE & Family - $322.25
- 6% Wellness Discount
- EE Only - $33.56
- EE & Spouse - $212.83
- EE & Children - $164.46
- EE & Family - $302.92
Retirement benefits are provided by the Texas County and District Retirement Fund (TCDRS). Regular employees become a member of TCDRS upon hire. All regular employees are required to contribute 7% to the retirement fund and the County matches 250% upon eligible retirements.
Employees may defer earnings, on a pre-tax basis, into a 457 deferred compensation program. This is an optional program.
Full-time County employees are provided a basic life insurance benefit of $10,000 life insurance at no cost. Supplemental coverage is available for additional fees.
The Long-Term disability program provides 60% of the employees' income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident for a period above 90 days.
The Short-Term disability program provides 60% of the employees' income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident for a period shorter than 90 days.
Employees who retire from the County are eligible to continue Health Insurance at the rate set by the El Paso County Risk Pool Board.
Employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistance Program that provides a variety of counseling services.
The section 125 program is optional for employees and provides a method to pay medical and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.
Reimbursement of $15 per month for 6 months of continuous gym usage.
Reimbursement up to $2000 per calendar year for eligible education expenses.
The Employee Fitness and Wellness Center opened in October 2021 at the County Courthouse. The cost is $5 per employee per month.
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