JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title:    Golf Course Superintendent
Reports to:        Director of Agronomy
Supervises:       Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
FLSA Status:     Exempt

Job Summary

Manage and maintain golf course properties including golf course, clubhouse grounds and landscaping, open spaces and the equipment used to maintain these areas.

Essential Duties include, but are not limited to: 

• Maintains all grounds and course maintenance equipment according to the club’s turf management program.
• Schedules, trains, supervises and evaluates all personnel assigned to department.
• Maintains accurate work records for all personnel in the department.
• Supervises all planting, fertilizing, care and removal of turf, plants, shrubs, trees and other facilities on the golf course.
• Maintains course in proper playing condition.
• Inspects course regularly to evaluate and recommend improvements.
• Oversees all construction, maintenance and renovations on the golf course.
• Oversees repairs of broken water lines or valves and may perform necessary repairs in an emergency.
• Records all maintenance on course.
• Supervises operation of the Equipment Repair Shop.
• Prepares and revises grounds manual.
• Establishes short- and long-range plans for the golf course.
• Selects and prepares proper fertilizers and nutrients for all flora and fauna.
• Develops and maintains drainage, irrigation and watering systems.
• Implements and enforces comprehensive safety program for employees, members, and guests on course in compliance with local, state and federal laws; implements and manages the club’s hazard communication (HAZCOM) program.
• Ensures that chemicals, petroleum and other controlled products are used, stored and disposed of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations; maintains required records and strives to minimize the use of chemicals and petroleum products.
• Communicates as necessary with Director of Golf and Golf Professional to discuss conditions of facilities, maintenance plans, scheduled events and the number of rounds played.
• Communicates as necessary with Grounds, Golf or House committees or other applicable committees.
• Attends staff and management meetings.
• Conducts daily facility security checks ensuring accurate inventory of equipment and keys.
• Plans professional development and training activities for subordinates including safety training for equipment use and proper handling of fertilizers, herbicides, and all other chemicals used on course; assures that MSDSs are available in convenient location.
• Ensures proper landscaping for property outside of golf course including the clubhouse and surrounding areas.
• Determines when course should be closed due to weather conditions that may damage the course if play continues.
• Conducts other appropriate tasks assigned by the Director of Agronomy.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Horticulture or Plant Science preferred
• Previous work as an assistant to an experienced Golf Course Superintendent preferred 
• Previous supervisory experience in a club or golf course setting a plus

Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations 

• Understand the rules of golf and be up-to-date on federal, state and local laws on golf course operations.
• Administrative and executive ability, especially critical in problem-solving and decision-making.
• Knowledge of ability to perform required role in emergency situations.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.  
• Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Able to meet and perform the physical requirements and to work effectively in an environment which is typical of this position.
• Frequent lifting, bending, climbing, stooping and pulling.

To Apply
Email resume with cover letter to HR@gccsc.com

Greenville Country Club management has designed this job description to present the key duties and requirements necessary to achieve the job’s results.  It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.  Management reserves the right to change, rescind, add, or delete the functions of this position at any time.