Golf Course Superintendent

We are at: Smith Mountain Lake, Moneta, Virginia. SML is considered one of the “23 lakes in the United States that are hidden gems” and Reader’s Digest has listed it as one of the “14 best places for social distance weekend trips.” It offers hiking, biking, boating, jet skiing, paddle-boarding, kayaking, wineries, historic adventures, and is even considered a “paradise for swimming, fishing, and canoeing. We are also close to major areas like Roanoke, Lynchburg and Greensboro. There is an infinite amount to do when you are not at work !! SML also offers a great school for those with children in school.

Our Needs: Someone with passion to maintain the grounds and the course. The ideal candidate will have a background in warm season fairways (Zeon Zoysia) and cool season greens (bent). The Superintendent will direct and implement the policies and procedures established by the Club to make it the best it can be. Its in great shape now, but we need the right person to keep it going forward. As such, open communication is a must. We do not micro manage.

Salary: We do NOT expect someone to work 65-70 hours a week. The job requires some weekends but not all and we do not expect 7 days a week. Salary is $70,000-$85,000 annually based on education and experience. Dental, vision, paid time off, disability insurance, discounts, lunch at 50% discount. Other things available to our employees are life insurance and limited golf around their work schedule.

Basic Functions:

Maintains all grounds including the golf course, clubhouse surrounds and other maintainable property.

Supervises all planting, fertilizing and chemical applications, and other care of turf, plants, shrubs and trees on the golf course and clubhouse.

Hires, supervises, and develops plans for all course workers. Schedule all personnel assigned to the department so that the best use of time is achieved.

Works with the General Manager on member feedback.

Prepares and manages annual budget plan for the golf course maintenance operation on an annual basis.

Maintains inventory and oversees all repairs and scheduled maintenance of all golf course maintenance equipment. Strong equipment history is useful. We have a mechanic part time that keeps things going.

Implements and enforces comprehensive safety program for employees of the maintenance department.

Supervises all irrigation to ensure optimal conditions.

Develops chemical and fertilizing plan on an annual basis.

Ensures that the golf course provides healthy and high-quality playing conditions for members.

Prepares and maintains all recordkeeping for any chemical applications and purchases.

Ideal Hire would have:

Degree preferred, but not required – Enough experience can compensate for this.

Knowledge of budgeting and expense management.

Someone that has been employed in their last job for at least 3 years. We are not looking for a short-term hire.

Must have:

· A solid background in irrigation operation and repair. Our system is serviced regularly and is solid.

· Skilled operator of chemical application equipment with a strong background in mixing

· Applying, and accountability of pesticides

· Pesticide license

· Drivers License