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A golf course superintendent is responsible for developing a dedicated team to assist in caring for the golf course. Reporting to the general manager, the superintendent will be a proven leader in the industry and will have had a successful track record in the areas of turf grass management, human resources and financial management.

• Prepare and maintain annual budget for the maintenance and capital improvement of the golf course
• Plan and coordinate all maintenance and project work on the golf course to ensure a high standard
• Train and oversee scheduling of turf maintenance staff
• Manage purchases of maintenance equipment and supplies
• Supervise the maintenance and repairing of golf course equipment
• Report to the management team of the golf club
• Respond to internal and external customer inquiries
• Participate in long-term planning meetings
• Offer professional opinions in the area of turf maintenance as prompted by management team
• Perform other duties as required by the management team

• A degree in turf management or a diploma combined with equivalent experience
• A minimum of five years of golf course maintenance experience
• Knowledge and experience of golf course operation
• Extensive knowledge of equipment, materials, and supplies used in golf course grounds maintenance
• Advanced knowledge of agronomy and turf grass management
• Ability to work independently
• Proven leadership and human resource skills
• Working knowledge of golf facilities, construction principles and methods
• Knowledge of irrigation operation and water management
• Excellent communication skills
• Good financial management skills
• A thorough understanding of the game of golf
• Knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and Operational Health and Safety (OHS) practices
• First Aid and Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification an asset
• Pesticide Applicator certification
• Valid driver’s license

• Golf Course General Manager
• Master Superintendent