Cascata is a world-renowned Golf Course located in Boulder City, Nevada, just 30 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip.  Located at 3,200 feet above the Las Vegas desert Valley amid the foothills of the River Mountain Range, Cascata offers a breathtaking backdrop for a golf experience like no other. The par-72 Rees Jones-designed golf course provides stunning vistas at every turn. Towering red mountain peaks contrast lush fairways, accented by lakes, streams, and wildlife. Cascata is the #2 public course in the state of Nevada and ranked as #56 Golfweek best courses you can play in 2023.

Position Overview

The Superintendent will oversee the golf course maintenance, including course maintenance strategy and day-to-day operations. This position will supervise the maintenance team, oversee the maintenance budget, and manage overall golf course conditions. The Superintendent reports directly to the General Manager and works with the Director of Agronomy on best practices and departmental excellence.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Manage all aspects of golf course maintenance.
• Coordinate with other department heads, including the General Manager, Head Professional, and Food & Beverage Manager, to align course maintenance with club priorities and events.
• Supervise the golf course maintenance team of full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees, including hiring, scheduling, performance management, and other supervisory duties as needed.
• Prepare and oversee course maintenance budget.
• Oversee course maintenance equipment, including troubleshooting and replacement.
• Perform calibration and application of pesticides and fertilizers.
• Operate and troubleshoot the course irrigation system.
• Apply cultural practices to greens, tees, and fairways.
• Implement agronomic best practices for course optimization.
• Support overall maintenance plans for the golf course.
• Keep detailed records of course management history and future plans.
• Scout and manage turf pests.
• Assist with equipment upkeep and repairs.
• Track growing degree days, clipping volumes, and weather models through the growing season.
• Monitor and manage moisture levels in areas of play.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor or needs of the club.

• Develop and implement an environmental plan that aligns with the facility’s goals and best management practices for land, water, wildlife, and natural resource conservation.

Requirements

• At least 5+ years’ experience in golf course operations, preferably at a resort golf facility.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to coordinate with other club departments for events, scheduling, and other club priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.

In addition, the ideal candidate will be or have:

• A degree or certificate in Turf Management.
• Enthusiastic about enabling the game of golf through course management.
• Experience leading a large team in the golf environment.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Physical Demands

• Ability to visually inspect golf course.
• Ability to perform moderate physical work, may be required to lift 100 lbs. occasionally, up to 50 lbs. frequently, and up to 20 lbs. constantly, performing such activities as bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, lifting, and grasping for up to five hours without sitting.

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