Superintendent - Golf Course

Bally's Chicago; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Benefits – Medical, Dental,

Retirement Benefits – 401(k)

Flexible time off

Job summary

Bally's Chicago is seeking a Head Golf Course Superintendent to lead budgeting, capital planning, and comprehensive maintenance operations. You will ensure regulatory compliance, oversee agronomic practices, and mentor managers to advance within the company.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Agronomy (or equivalent) with 5–10 years of related experience, and bilingual English/Spanish is preferred. Strong leadership and communication are essential for maintaining high standards of course

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5–10 years related experience and/or training; leadership experience as Head Golf Course Superintendent preferred.
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops budgeting and capital plans; manages expenses within the department per property directive.
• Provides timely reporting of financial and non-financial information to the President.
• Maintains golf course maintenance standards and compliance with regulatory standards/laws.
• Stays abreast of current agronomic information and training/licensing for safe application of chemicals/fertilizers.
• Provides leadership and develops managers; mentors staff for upward mobility within the company.
• Ensures effective orientation and ongoing training for new associates; maintains regular attendance.

Skills

Budgeting

Leadership

Reporting

Regulatory compliance

Training & development

Communication

Education

BA Agronomy

5–10 years related experience

Bi-lingual English/Spanish

Job description

• Develops budgeting and capital plans. Manages expenses within the department in accordance with the property directive.
• Provides timely and accurate reporting of all financial and non-financial information as directed, requested or required by the President.
• Maintains clear understanding of and implements golf course maintenance standards in addition to ensuring compliance with all local, state and federal regulatory standards/laws.
• Stays abreast of current agronomic information.
• Ensures proper mixing, calibration, and application of all chemical/fertilizers used on the course.
• Ensures that they and all associates obtain proper training and/or licenses needed to perform job tasks safely and within city, state, and federal regulations. Addresses directly all real or perceived environmental concerns.
• Maintains ongoing awareness of all agronomic activity on the course and provides constant feedback and direction to key staff members.
• Ensures both upward and downward communication within the department and inter-departmentally.
• Provides leadership and a positive working environment that fosters teamwork, communication, ethical behavior, cleanliness and a “can do” attitude.
• Develops, trains, coaches, disciplines and mentors managers within the department providing feedback, direction and leadership so that they may carry out the daily activities of the department, all while grooming them for upward mobility within the company.
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, and directing work, evaluating performance, rewarding, and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Assures that effective orientation and training are given to each new associate. Develops ongoing training programs.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
• Other Duties as Described

Essential Duties

• Develops budgeting and capital plans. Manages expenses within the department in accordance with the property directive.
• Provides timely and accurate reporting of all financial and non-financial information as directed, requested or required by the President.
• Maintains clear understanding of and implements golf course maintenance standards in addition to ensuring compliance with all local, state and federal regulatory standards/laws.
• Stays abreast of current agronomic information.
• Ensures proper mixing, calibration, and application of all chemical/fertilizers used on the course.
• Ensures that they and all associates obtain proper training and/or licenses needed to perform job tasks safely and within city, state, and federal regulations. Addresses directly all real or perceived environmental concerns.
• Maintains ongoing awareness of all agronomic activity on the course and provides constant feedback and direction to key staff members.
• Ensures both upward and downward communication within the department and inter-departmentally.
• Provides leadership and a positive working environment that fosters teamwork, communication, ethical behavior, cleanliness and a “can do” attitude.
• Develops, trains, coaches, disciplines and mentors managers within the department providing feedback, direction and leadership so that they may carry out the daily activities of the department, all while grooming them for upward mobility within the company.
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, and directing work, evaluating performance, rewarding, and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Assures that effective orientation and training are given to each new associate. Develops ongoing training programs.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
• Other Duties as Described

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree (BA) in Agronomy preferred; and five to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience leading a team as Head Golf Course Superintendent preferred. Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Physical Demands

Occasionally stands and walks; climbs or balances; tastes or smells. Regularly sits; uses hands; reaches with arms and hands. Frequently talks or hears. Regularly lifts up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifts up to 100 pounds.

Environment/Noise

Regularly works in extreme heat (non-weather); may come into contact with fumes or airborne particles as well as toxic or caustic chemicals; may experience vibration. Occasionally works in wet or humid conditions (non-weather) and near moving mechanical parts; risk of electrical shock. Frequently works in outdoor weather conditions. Noise level is moderate to loud.

Certificates/Licenses

State Pesticide Applicator License, Valid Driver’s License

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an associate in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

Benefits & Other Compensation

This position includes eligibility for the following benefits, subject to applicable plan terms:

• Healthcare Benefits – Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Retirement Benefits – 401(k)
• Time Off – Flexible time off (FTO) and leaves of absence, in accordance with applicable law and eligibility criteria

Eligibility for benefits and the specific terms, conditions, and offerings are governed by the applicable plan of documents and company policies, which may be amended at the Company’s discretion

Min 130,000- Mid145,000 - Max 162,000