Golf Course Superintendent

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

General Responsibilities

• Leads the construction and maintenance of the golf course.

• Leads the maintenance and repair of construction and golf course maintenance equipment.

• Rendering professional advice, opinions, assistance and services to the facility's board of directors or managing body as required.

• Participating in all long-range planning meetings.

Reporting

• The golf course superintendent typically reports directly to one of the following individuals:

  • • General manager

• In all instances, the golf course superintendent coordinates operations with the club manager and golf professional. In membership club organizations, the golf course superintendent also communicates and coordinates with all relevant membership groups and committees.

Typical functions

• The golf course superintendent assumes responsibility for managing and maintaining golf course properties, which may include:

  • • The golf course(s)

    • Maintenance equipment

    • Clubhouse grounds and landscaping

    • Open spaces, wooded areas, unused acreage and areas outside the perimeter fence

    • Sod farm and nursery

    • Other properties as specified in writing by the superintendent's supervisor

Additional functions

• Construction, renovation and/or reconstruction of such properties, whether performed by maintenance staff or outside contractors.

• Prepares the annual budgets for the maintenance and capital improvement of course properties. The superintendent formulates the annual maintenance and capital budgets so as to implement board policies established in accordance with the long-range plan and defined maintenance standards.

• Interviews, hires, trains and supervises a staff of employees for the purpose of maintaining the properties. The superintendent has authority to terminate employment of subordinates.

• Plans all maintenance and project work, applying his or her agronomic and administrative expertise to achieve the agreed-upon maintenance standards and long-range goals.

• Oversees the scheduling and routing of personnel and equipment to accomplish the work. The superintendent frequently inspects the golf course and related areas to evaluate how well management standards are being achieved and to effect changes in management programs.

• Acquires equipment and purchases necessary supplies to maintain the golf course and other properties. The superintendent is responsible for inventory control and oversees the equipment maintenance programs. The superintendent approves all expenditure and exercises cost control measures to keep, as nearly as possible, operating and capital expenses in line with the approved budgets.

• Keeps accurate and complete records on payroll, inventory, weather data, maintenance procedures, pesticide applications, etc.

• Communicates regularly with other members of the top management group to discuss activities, goals, plans and member/customer input.