Golf Course Superintendent
Triumph Group
- Clifton, NJ
- $90,000-110,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Effectively lead, develop, train, oversee, manage, coach, motivate, and assist the golf course Assistant Superintendents and crew.
- Scheduling and directing personnel and equipment to accomplish the work to be done on the club’s 27-hole property and verifying work is completed.
- Inspecting the golf course and related areas to evaluate how well management standards are being achieved and the effect changes in management programs are having. I
- Working closely with the Director of Grounds on developing, scheduling, implementing, and overseeing activities, goals, and plans relating to course conditions and member satisfaction.
- Overseeing, directing, and assisting the team in maintaining the condition of the course, including the turf, bunkers, irrigation fertilization, and pesticide applications.
- Overseeing and ensuring inventories of supplies, such as fertilizers, pesticides, tools, and sand are monitored and replaced as needed.
- Communicating with appropriate department heads (golf, catering, food & beverage, etc.) on course conditions, set-up, play, and other matters as needed for the planning and execution of club events or activities.
- Insuring chemicals, petroleum, and other controlled products are used, stored, and disposed of in accordance with local, state regulations.
- Assisting in developing and managing the department’s annual budget, including payroll and actuals to budget.
- Attending committee, membership, and board meetings as may be requested and participating in management meetings as may be reasonably required.
- Providing for the adequate safety and protection of members, guests, and employees, ensuring compliance with all applicable codes and legal requirements.
- Attends turf conferences and other educational programs to maintain a current knowledge of technical and turf innovations and changes that could affect the department’s operations
- Overseeing and assisting in winter maintenance of the property, such as snow removal.
- Representing the Club, on and off the property, in an ethical and professional manner that will always enhance the Club’s and employee image and reputation.
- A BS or Associates Degree in turf grass management, or related certificate and experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Understanding of pest control products and their applications.
- Understanding of turf chemical and fertilizer products and their applications.
- Knowledge of irrigation utilization, drainage installation, repair and maintenance.
- Experience with project oversight.
- Understanding of the game of golf and the impact agronomic decisions on course playability.
- Have a current state certification or license for pesticide applications, or the ability to acquire a license.
- Voluntary Life and Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance.
- 401k retirement plan
- Paid Time Off with eligibility after 90 days.
- Paid GCSAA annual national and local association membership paid and attendance at conferences as budgeted.
- Uniforms provided by the Club.
- Club provided meals.
- Golf privileges.