Golf Course Superintendent Windham Mountain Club

Welcome to Windham Mountain Club! Thank you for your interest in joining our team.

Work Location: In-person, Windham, NY
Role Type: Full-Time Year-Round

Salary Description: $90,000 to $150,000

Overview of Position: The Windham Mountain Club (WMC) Golf Course Superintendent is responsible for all activities related to the care and maintenance of the golf course, grounds, and equipment. During the golf course renovation project, ensure the project is executed and completed to brand standards and WMC expectations. Plan and implement budgets. Hire, train and supervise staff. Apply relevant landscaping and horticultural principles to assure that quality standards are consistently achieved.

Core Duties:

• Project manage the golf course renovations and course construction working closely with the project team.
• Develop the annual golf course maintenance budget and operating plan.  Implement the plan according to WMC brand, policies and procedures to ensure high end private golf club membership standards.
• Manage all employment activity for team members, including but not limited to recruitment and selection, performance evaluations, training, compensation, coaching, etc.
• Plan and implement team schedules to maintain the golf course in proper playing condition according to WMC standards ensuring highest membership experience standards.
• Develop and maintain drainage, irrigation, pumping and water reservoir systems.
• Supervise all planting, fertilizing and care of turf, plants, shrubs, and trees on the golf course and grounds. Develop and implement a fertilizer, aeration and Integrated Pest Management program for proper turf grass and plant care.
• Establish and implement a cleaning and preventative maintenance program for all equipment, tools, vehicles, etc.
• Ensure WMC brand standards are incorporated into team member appearance, equipment repair areas, equipment storage areas, chemical and fertilizer storage areas, receiving areas, washing areas, lunchroom areas, restrooms, etc.
• Implement and monitor the purchase ordering and receiving program to maintain proper inventories of supplies and ensure proper quantity and price on all purchases.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, OSHA rules and regulations relating to chemical and fertilizer storage and disposal, employee safety, public safety, etc.
• Maintain knowledge of current and projected industry developments through continuous attention to industry periodicals and participation in relevant trade associations and organizations.
• Maintain accurate records for pertaining to department activities including, but not limited to, labor schedules, course maintenance, fuel storage inspection and reporting, construction activities, equipment repair, safety meetings and activities, fertilizer and chemical applications and pest control practices.
• Assure the efficient and timely submission of all required operational, financial, budgetary and related reports.
• Perform other duties as appropriate.

 Qualifications:

• Turfcare Management degree and 10+ years’ supervisory experience including previously course construction project management experience.
• All related certifications and licenses for golf course turf care
• Demonstrated experience and capability in the areas of budget development, fiscal management, strategic planning, staff management.
• Demonstrated quality written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems; efficiently handle multiple duties under pressure with minimal supervision; work flexible hours as required including nights/weekends.
•  Must successfully pass an MVR check in accordance with Windham Mountain Club’s insurance policy guidelines