Superintendent Opening - Darby Creek / Columbus, OH

Ohio GCSA; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation based on experience

Collaborative, team-oriented work environment

Job summary

A leading golf course maintenance organization is seeking a Superintendent for its operations in Columbus, OH. The role involves overseeing maintenance, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Turf Management, at least 3 years of golf course maintenance experience, and a current pesticide license. This position promises a collaborative environment and competitive compensation based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Golf Course Maintenance.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in budget preparation and management.
• Current State Pesticide Applicator License or obtain within 90 days.
• Minimum 1 year of technical knowledge of equipment, products, and resources related to golf course operations.
• Current State Pesticide Applicator License or must obtain within 90 days.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day golf course maintenance operations.
• Manage personnel and financial aspects of the operation.
• Ensure adherence to safety regulations and environmental standards.
• Maintain golf course to the highest standards per guidelines.
• Control expenses and adhere to the budget.
• Coordinate with Head Golf Professional to optimize rounds around events.
• Communicate with members to exceed expectations.
• Train staff in OSHA, safety, and guidelines to ensure safe conditions.
• Lead meetings on club operations, safety, and environmental concerns.
• Foster a culture of compliance and safety among staff.

Skills

Turf Management

Budget Management

Pesticide Application

Team Leadership

Safety training

Education

Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Turf Management

Tools

Golf course equipment knowledge

Job description

Superintendent Opening - Darby Creek / Columbus, OH

Job Summary:

The Superintendent is responsible for supporting the Golf Course Maintenance Team’s day-to-day operations. The responsibilities include developing and managing turf grass and plant material maintenance programs; overseeing property and asset management; managing personnel; handling budgeting, forecasting, and financial management; participating in member retention initiatives; scheduling and maintaining irrigation systems; applying pesticides and maintaining related records; and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements. The job’s oversight is limited to a single 18-hole operation.

Day-to-Day:

• Provide agronomic oversight to ensure the healthy growth of golf course grasses, trees, wetlands, and other plant materials.
• Supervise chemical applications and record-keeping, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Oversee the safe operation, use, and maintenance of golf course mechanical equipment, planning and budgeting for additional or replacement equipment as needed.
• Maintain the golf course to the highest standards, following company and industry guidelines.
• Control expenses related to golf course operations and adhere to the budget.
• Collaborate with the Head Golf Professional to optimize rounds of golf while scheduling maintenance practices around members play and events.
• Regularly communicate with members to ensure the club exceeds their expectations.
• Ensure staff training in OSHA, club safety, and state and federal guidelines to maintain safe working conditions.
• Provide ongoing technical, operational, and safety training for staff, fostering a culture of compliance and safety.
• Lead and participate in meetings to discuss club operations, maintenance schedules, safety protocols, and environmental concerns

About You:

Required

• An associates and/or bachelor’s degree in Turf Management or a related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in Golf Course Maintenance.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in preparing and managing budgets for the golf course and landscape maintenance departments.
• A minimum of 1 year of technical knowledge of all equipment, products, and resources related to golf course operations with the ability to implement these resources to meet or exceed company and club standards.
• Current State Pesticide Applicators License or successfully completed within 90 days of employment.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred

• Thorough knowledge of general business administration practices and golf course operations practices and procedures.
• Direct supervisory experience preferred with proven ability to maintain confidentiality of Club, Company, and personnel information
• What We Offer:
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• A collaborative, team-oriented work environment