GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT Evergreen Country Club

GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Superintendent at Evergreen Country Club reports directly to the General Manager. The Superintendent will lead and manage his/her department to ensure tournament quality golfing conditions on a daily basis. The Superintendent is responsible for all day-to-day operations of the Evergreen Country Club golf course and grounds. The Superintendent must have a welcoming demeanor with members and staff, sincere affinity for the game of golf and a relentless attention to detail. He/she is expected to be a visible presence among the Club’s team and Members.

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will either be a successful Golf Course Superintendent or a highly motivated Assistant Golf Course Superintendent, with a minimum of 5 years of experience, ready for the next phase of his/her career.

• A history of providing exceptional golfing conditions
• Visible & available to Members & Staff
• High Golf IQ  with strong affinity for the game
• Possess a strong understanding of Mid-Atlantic, transition zone, climate and its effect on Perennial Ryegrass
• Track record of maintaining & improving course conditions
• Focused on details i.e. “low-hanging fruit” in pursuit of perpetual improvement
• Understand the balance between fast greens and healthy turf and knowing which is more important
• Employs turf-grass management best practices
• Excellent irrigation management skills, both irrigation philosophy and maintenance of the system
• Strong understanding of soil science
• Strong tree management program
• Knowledgeable with golf course maintenance equipment upkeep, repair and replacement
• Team player
• Humble & flexible personality type
• • Self-starter
  • Effective supervisory skills
  • Proven time management & planning skills
  • Demonstrated skills in finance
  • Strong budgeting skills
  • Experience coordinating operations with other department heads
  • Continual education is essential
  • Respect & understating of tradition & heritage

  EDUCATIONAL AND CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATIONS

  • A degree in turf management or related field of study is required.

  GCSAA Certification is preferred and Pesticide Certification