Golf Course Superintendent

Broken Sound Club

Boca Raton, Fl

Superintendent (Club Course)

 

About Broken Sound Club 

Welcome to Broken Sound Club, where luxury living meets world-class golf and amenities in the heart of Boca Raton, Florida. Nestled within a lush, gated community, Broken Sound Club offers an unparalleled lifestyle experience that combines the best of South Florida’s tropical beauty with an array of recreational and social opportunities. Whether you’re an avid golfer, a tennis enthusiast, or simply seeking a vibrant social scene, Broken Sound Club invites you to discover a haven of sophistication, relaxation, and camaraderie in one of Boca Raton’s most prestigious private club communities.

The community consists of some 1,200 acres with 600+homes currently built.  Broken Sound Club is a Platinum Club of America (ranked #53) and is recognized as a Distinguished Club of America. Both courses are Audubon Sanctuary Certified.

The Club Course - par 72 opened in 1985. The course was originally designed by Joe Lee but received a significant overhaul in 2001 by Gene Bates.  In 2017 the course was renovated by Matt Swanson and Johnny Miller and now plays to a maximum length of 7,025-yards. The layout offers vistas of generous fairways and elevated greens, and this championship routing meanders its way around lakes and lagoons, presenting a challenging experience for golfers of all skill levels, although from the longest tees the course is what some call a hard par and an easy bogey.

Club Course Specific Information: 

• Renovated in 2017
• Sunday Ultra-Dwarf Bermudagrass
• Latitude 36 Fairways and Tees
• Annual Maintenance Budget is more than $2.5M+ with a total headcount of 24.
• 32,000 rounds annually

Broken Sound Club Website: www.brokensoundclub.org           
 

The Superintendent is responsible for implementing sound agronomic programs in accordance with Course Quality Standards while working within the fiscal parameters of the property.  Responsible for leading and inspiring all associates in Agronomy of the Club Course in a manner that is consistent with the Club’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values to foster and engaged employee culture.  Responsible for the management of golf course assets, capital, and improvement projects.  Safety training and safe operational practices is a priority to also be managed by the Superintendent.

 Essential Duties

·      Develops budgeting and capital plans. Manages expenses within the department in accordance with the Club directive.

·      Provides timely and accurate reporting of all financial and non-financial information as directed, requested, or required by the General Manager and CFO.

·      Maintains clear understanding of and implements all Agronomy standards in addition to ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal regulatory standards/laws.

·      Stays abreast of current agronomic information.

·      Ensures proper mixing, calibration, and application of all chemical/fertilizers used on the course.

·      Ensures that they and all associates obtain proper training and/or licenses needed to perform job tasks safely and within city, state, and federal regulations. Addresses directly all real or perceived environmental concerns.

·      Maintains ongoing awareness of all agronomic activity on the course and provides constant feedback and direction to key staff members.

·      Participates in golf course construction projects.

·      Ensures both upward and downward communication within the department and interdepartmentally.

·      Provides leadership and a positive working environment that fosters teamwork, communication, ethical behavior, cleanliness and a “can do” attitude.

·      Develops, trains, coaches, disciplines and mentors managers within the department providing feedback, direction, and leadership so that they may carry out the daily activities of the department, all while grooming them for upward mobility within the company.

·      Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, and directing work, evaluating performance, rewarding, and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

·      Manages department members that may include but is not limited to any Maintenance staff such as: Assistant Superintendent, Environmental Technical, Mechanic, Foreman, Irrigation Technician, Greenskeeper, and Equipment Operator.

·      Assures that effective orientation and training are given to each new associate. Develops ongoing training programs.

·      Regular and reliable attendance.

·      Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
 

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