Superintendent/General Manager Jobs

By Up to Par Management, May 4 - updated May 4 - Stevensville, Maryland

The Cove Creek Club Golf Course & Maintenance Superintendent will report to the Director of Agronomy. S/he will oversee and lead all aspects of the day-to-day maintenance operations. The Golf Course & Maintenance Superintendent will work cooperatively with other departments. The position will promote an exceptional golf experience, excellent landscaping for the homeowners association, and provide excellent services to members and guests. Major Duties & Responsibilities: Responsible for the overall operation and management of the Golf Club golf course, practice facilities, and Club grounds. Recruits, trains and supervises golf course maintenance operations personnel. In concert with the General Manager and DOA, develops capital and operational budgets for the golf course maintenance operation and, after approval, manages their implementation. Maintains Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Golf Certification Provides exceptional experiences for members and guests Assists the General Manager in developing/implementing short and long-term capital projects, operational standards, and personnel documents. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of experience as a golf course superintendent or assistant. He/she will have earned at least an Associate’s Degree in Turfgrass Management or related field, possess sound leadership and management practices, solid interpersonal and written communication skills, and a proven agronomic track record. Compensation: 55,000 - 65,000 annual salary.  Additional Benefits: health, dental, and vision include vacation time, personal and sick time, 401K, Life insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and other market-related benefits. GSCAA Dues Paid, Employee lodging pricing when traveling through our hotel portfolio. The best benefit is working with great people!  Additional Information - Please note this job description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required for this job. Standard Operating Procedures, Training Checklists, and Departmental Handbooks will be provided to ensure the associate is trained in all duties and responsibilities of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Up to Par Management is a leading club and hospitality management company specializing in golf, country club, and hospitality operations. Up to Par exists to create success for its properties through a philosophy of continuous improvement, operational excellence and flawless execution achieved through a culture of financial discipline, safety, and community and environmental stewardship. We develop and deliver innovative solutions for our clients while providing a dynamic and challenging environment for our associates. 

By Cleveland Metroparks, March 11 - updated March 10 - Newburgh Heights, Ohio

The Golf Course General Manager I manages a 9-hole Cleveland Metroparks golf course, including both turfgrass (including specialized agronomic equipment) and clubhouse facilities (including staffing and operations). The Golf Course General Manager is also responsible for budgeting, staffing, scheduling, and maintenance planning to ensure the golf course generates revenue while providing championship-level golfing conditions to guests. Effectively supervises assigned employees, including the following: Interviews, selects, and trains employees; Coaches employees in proper job performance techniques and procedures; Directs work of employees and sets/adjusts hours of work; Maintains records on employee productivity and appraises employees’ productivity and efficiency to recommend promotions or other changes in status; Handles employee complaints and disciplines employees when necessary; Apportions work among different employees; Monitors or implements legal compliance measures; Determines the type of materials, supplies, or tools to be used by employees and controls the flow and distribution of materials and supplies; and Provides for the safety of employees and the property of Cleveland Metroparks. Regular and predictable attendance is expected and required. All Cleveland Metroparks employees must be prepared to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as required. Manages the course turfgrass: applies current agronomic best practices to maintain turfgrass, including daily monitoring of turf, planning, scheduling, and monitoring mowing and rolling, irrigation, aeriation, fertilization, and application of pesticides; requests and evaluates laboratory reports; manages technicians and maintenance staff; acquires and maintains specialized equipment, directing mechanical staff. Manages and maintains the clubhouse facilities and grounds, including operation of all building and kitchen equipment; works with the Golf Clubhouse Manager / Golf Pro to ensure the required staffing for all clubhouse operations, maintains the maintenance building and other outbuildings, coordinates and oversees renovation and capital projects. Ensures required seasonal and full time staffing for all course maintenance and clubhouse operations; coordinates with the Golf Clubhouse Manager / Golf Pro to hire, train, monitor, and evaluate all staff; creates daily, weekly, or biweekly task schedules, ensuring that overtime is minimized, supervises the Golf Clubhouse Manager / Golf Pro. Communicates details of programs and events to supervisor and to grounds and clubhouse staff; coordinates daily schedule changes due to weather, prepares various reports for administrative staff, coordinates and directs staff from other departments or from outside vendors for maintenance and construction projects, conducts employee meetings on Metroparks events, explains MSDS sheets and safety issues. Creates and reviews budgets to ensure that the golf course will meet targeted goals for profitability; monitors expense and revenue reports, coordinates with Finance department to ensure required controls and reporting are in place, maintains complete and accurate financial records of the golf course operation. Creates or reviews daily, weekly, and monthly records of clubhouse operations (expense, revenue, payroll, recycling, inventory) and turfgrass maintenance (equipment, consumables, pesticide reporting, scheduling.) Creates or reviews staff incident reports and annual staff evaluations. Establishes and monitors environmentally sound turfgrass management practices (fuel consumption, pesticide and fertilizer use, storm water management.) Establishes and monitors facility utility usage, recycling programs, and waste disposal. Performs related duties as assigned or apparent. Qualifications Bachelors Degree in Turfgrass Science, Turfgrass Management, Horticulture Technology, or Agronomy; supplemented by five years of progressively responsible experience in turfgrass management or golf course management to include lead or supervisory experience and seven years of experience in the field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license under the laws of the State of Ohio; must possess and maintain an Ohio Pesticide License. CPR and First Aid certification, OSHA and MDSA training, Golf Course Superintendents Association Certification, and Arborist Certification are desirable but are not required. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders, including employees and the general public. Ability to speak and write clearly, concisely and persuasively using correct grammar, spelling and punctuation with ability to communicate one-on-one or in group settings. Ability to perform work with a high degree of accuracy and organization. Management skills and strong business acumen, including problem solving, vision, ability to manage multiple programs and meet deadlines, collaboration, leadership, decision making and ability to analyze diverse facts and develop clear and concise reports and recommendations. Ability to work cooperatively with others. Proficiency in software programs including all Microsoft Office programs. Mature professional attitude and considerable discretion, including ability to manage confidential information. Ability to perform with considerable independence and initiative. Filing Deadline: 3/23/2021