Golf Course Superintendent
OVERVIEW: Metairie Country Club is a premiere private club located in Metairie, LA, just west of the cultural mecca that is New Orleans. The club was founded in 1922 on the heels of “The Great War.” Designed by Seth Raynor, the club completed a significant restoration project in 2021 under the guidance of architect Brian Silva that included new short grass playing surfaces, new bunkers, new irrigation, and improved drainage. The grass varieties include TifEagle greens, TifGrand approaches, Latitude 36 tees and fairways and Tifway 419 rough. The most prominent feature of the course is our putting surfaces. Every famous Raynor green template was implemented by Mr. Silva, and they are certainly the trademark of the club. The greens, surrounds and proximity of the greens to the next tee boxes really give Metairie a true old school, classic feel that is customary with Raynor designs.
POSITION: Metairie Country Club is looking for a Golf Course Superintendent to help elevate the quality of its championship golf course, lead a multi-cultural team of hard-working individuals, and serve its membership with the utmost dedication and loyalty. The ideal candidate will be self-driven, hard-working and progressive thinking. The GCS will, as part of their duties:
- Report directly to the Director of Agronomy.
- In accordance with the DOA’s agronomic vision, plan, supervise and execute the tasks of maintaining all the playing surfaces and course landscaping.
- Help develop a skilled, educated, trained and motivated golf maintenance team that is well versed in equipment operation, company/departmental policies and safety expectations.
- Supervise and execute the application of fertilizers and pesticides to all playing surfaces as well as the calibration of all application equipment.
- Monitor, maintain, service and schedule various aspects of the irrigation system in coordination with the DOA.
- Maintain records of fertilizer and pesticide applications as well as labor tracking files.
- Accept suggestions from the golf maintenance team on improving efficiency, equipment operation, policies, procedures, etc.
- Provide input to the DOA on ways to improve overall operations.
JOB REQUIREMENTS: The candidate must be physically and mentally suited to performing the tasks required for the position. Such requirements include but are not limited to:
- The ability to stand, walk, flex at the knees, bend at the waist and use both arms and hands to perform tasks such as lifting heavy items and operating equipment.
- Work outside in the environment that nature creates.
- Be of sound mind and capable of making educated decisions daily.
- Successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check.
Educational Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent degree.
- Completion of a 2- or 4-year program in Turfgrass Management from an accredited institution.-
Experience Requirements
-Minimum of 3 years of postgraduate experience serving as an Assistant Superintendent.
- Possess or prove the ability to obtain a valid Category 3 commercial pesticide applicator’s license from the Louisiana Department of Agriculture.
- Warm season turfgrass management is strongly desired.
- Spanish language skills are a benefit but not required.
- Computer skills are a benefit but not required.
Job Benefits
$80k annual salary. Other benefits include a uniform allowance, paid national and regional association dues, expenses paid in attending meetings and seminars for continuing education opportunities, phone and fuel allowance and golfing privileges.
Upon completion of the probationary period, the candidate would be eligible for the following additional benefits:
- Health, dental and vision insurance.
- Vacation and sick days
- 401k after 6 months employment
- Paid holidays
Date Job is Available
Salary
$80,000 to $80,000 per year
Overtime: No
Job Application Instructions
Please submit resumes and/or portfolios via email to Drew Street, Director of Agronomy, at astreet@metairiecc.org.
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