Position Summary
This Golf Course Superintendent is responsible for the overall maintenance and management of the entire (180-acre) property. This includes the golf course, practice facility, clubhouse landscape areas, and all other outdoor spaces. This position involves oversight of all aspects of turfgrass management, irrigation, landscaping, equipment and facility maintenance, and personnel. The person in this role will work closely with the COO and the rest of the leadership team to deliver an exceptional golf and outdoor experience to Credit Valley members and their guests. The individual will lead, educate, and foster an environment for continuous learning and improvement. Direct reports include the Assistant Superintendent and the Equipment Manager.
KEY COMPETENCIES
To be successful in this role, the Superintendent will need to demonstrate the competencies that follow; these same areas will be a focus for performance evaluation, ensuring clear expectations and ongoing support:
- Technical Skills: Practical knowledge and abilities related to turf grass and landscape management, irrigation system management, maintenance of equipment, and planning
- Financial Planning and Budgeting: Develop, implement, and monitor financial plans and budgets to ensure financial stability and growth
- Leadership: Inspire, motivate, and guide others toward achieving goals in the greens and landscaping departments of the Club
- Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks that could impact the appearance, operations, or playability of the course
- Interpersonal Skills: Engage with employees, members, committees, and peers
- Health & Safety: Uphold health & safety protocols, conduct training and inspections, and investigate incidents, addressing or escalating concerns when appropriate
Key Responsibilities
The following responsibilities align with the competencies outlined above and are crucial for ensuring the Club’s continued success and member satisfaction. The Superintendent must be able to lead collaboratively, innovate strategically, and manage the club's grounds while maintaining a strong focus on sustainability while overseeing day-to-day operations.
Technical Skills
- Agronomics. Manage the growth, health, maintenance, and repair of multiple turfgrass species, including Poa Annua and Bent Grass putting surfaces
- Maintain green speeds and other agronomic conditions as specified by the Club’s Board and/or Green Committee.
- Develop and maintain a chemical application program in keeping with agronomic needs and within local and regional regulations. Maintaining detailed chemical application log as required by law.
- Horticultural. Responsible for all decorative plants, shrubs, and trees on the property, both on the golf course and clubhouse grounds areas
- Grounds Maintenance. Care for the non-golf property to the highest standards agreed upon by the Board and/or Green Committee.
- Effectively operate and maintain a recently installed Toro irrigation system
- Supervise the maintenance and repair of golf course equipment, including mowers, tractors, and other turf/construction tools
- Identify and implement practices for protecting the environment and natural resources while also ensuring agreed upon golf course conditions
Strategic Planning & Budgeting
- Development and implementation of a golf course master plan.
- Ability to partner with COO on Strategic Planning, Golf Course Master Planning, and Implementation
- Prepare annual operating and capital budgets as directed by CFO/COO and ensure that financial goals are met by having monthly review of financial results with CFO/COO.
- Develop long-term goals and plans for facility improvements through capital projects and investments
Leadership
- Maintain open lines of communication with all Stakeholders, ensuring that information is shared transparently and that concerns are addressed promptly.
- Assess, hire, and mentor staff. Maintain high-performance levels, frequent performance reviews, and current developmental plans.
- Provide professional development for assistant golf course superintendents and others
Management
- Manage all aspects of the golf course, practice facility, clubhouse landscape areas and all other outdoor spaces. This also includes construction or alterations to these areas and seasonal maintenance
- Utilize professional services and assistance where required to maintain the golf course and property to the highest standard.
- Human Resources. Ensure that the Grounds Department is adhering to all Club policies and procedures related to employment practices.
Interpersonal Skills
- Develop positive relationships with employees, members, golfers, and vendors
- Represent the Club to the public when hosting events, attending conferences, or other promotional and social activities
Health & Safety
- Implement and enforce health and safety protocols, including staff training, PPE requirements, and incident management
- Regularly update safety training and address committee concerns to ensure a safe working environment
- Report accidents or incidents to relevant parties, including the COO when necessary, on a timely basis.
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