Golf Course Operations Superintendent
Coherent Staffing Solutions
Contract
On-site
Cape Coral, Florida, United States
Sports
Position Duration: 180 to 210 days
Pay Rate: Hourly up to $33.65/ hour
Our client is looking for a Superintendent for their Golf Course located in Cape Coral, FL.
Under administrative direction of the Golf Professional Manager, this individual will perform professional administrative work for the Golf Course Division in overseeing and directing the activities of the golf staff in grounds and facilities maintenance.
You will oversee the comprehensive care and maintenance of assigned buildings, turf health, grounds and athletic complexes.
You will assist in budget development, implementation and maintenance and policy and procedure development and enforcement.
The position will:
- Direct the work of subordinate supervisory personnel.
- Perform extensive report and record maintenance activities.
Individuals assigned to this classification must report to work per their assigned schedule, which may include nights, weekends and holidays.
Responsibilities and Reporting During an Emergency Situation: If assigned, employees in this classification will be required to report and carry out duties as directed for the duration of an emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.
- Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
- Plans, directs and supervises the activities of the municipal Golf Maintenance Division and the care and maintenance of the Division's facilities and complexes.
- Plans, assigns, supervises and evaluates the work of staff, approving overtime, leave and scheduling and rendering discipline as required.
- Oversees the turf management program, sets the schedule of the management program and evaluates the needs.
- Monitors water usage, and reports to South Florida Water Management District on amount of water being used monthly to maintain the golf course and to Lee County Health Department on water quality for drinking purposes.
- Develops and implements division operating policies and procedures, establishing goals and objectives and strategies for evaluating operational effectiveness.
- Prepares and administers Golf Maintenance Division budget, controlling expenditures in accordance with budget appropriations.
- Evaluates Division needs and recommends staffing levels, materials, equipment and capital improvements, providing final approval for personnel hiring within the Division.
- Participates in the planning and development process for new facilities construction.
- Conducts appropriate research for writing specifications and future planning.
- Attends various department, public and Council meetings and works with committees and other municipal divisions concerning the coordination of events.
- Ensures the maintenance of systematic, accurate and complete records of the Division's activities, services, personnel and property.
- Performs considerable report and record maintenance activities, i.e., annual reports, staff evaluations and accident reports.
- Reviews, inspects, and researches equipment of Division and program operations, and provides regular inspection of grounds and facilities under charge.
- Orders chemicals and fertilizers, evaluates turf conditions and projects turf needs.
- Consults with other Parks and Recreation staff on their turf management needs.
- Conducts biweekly staff meetings and interfaces with the Golf Course Manager, Golf Professional and the general public on a daily basis.
- May be required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of assigned tasks. Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience
- Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in turf management, golf course operations or a related field.
- Four (4) years of experience in golf course operations.
- Licenses or Certifications State of Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Bureau of Entomology and Pest Control Limited Lawn and Ornamental for Government Use Pesticide Applicators License (Chapter 482.155); or obtain within six (6) months of hire or promotion.
- State of Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Bureau of Compliance Ornamental and Turf License (Chapter 487); or obtain within six (6) months of hire or promotion.
- Must possess a valid state driver's license and obtain a valid Florida driver's license within thirty (30) days of hire or promotion.
- PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Supervisory experience. Florida turf knowledge. Golf Course Superintendents Association of America membership.
ADDITIONAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of: The principles and practices employed in operating a golf course.
The game of golf and golf rules.
The processes employed in maintaining an extensive grounds and facilities maintenance program, i.e. chemical applications, plant and grounds care.
Turf management procedure, irrigation systems, hydraulics, pesticides and soil sciences.
All relevant federal, state and local statutes, codes and ordinances, or the means by which to access such. Golf course equipment maintenance.
Water management consumption monitoring and reporting.
Principles employed in municipal policy development.
Principles and methods employed in moderate- to long-range planning.
Principles and practices of effective public relations.
Business English, the application of such to a variety of formats and styles, and editing principles and techniques.
Principles and practices of effective administration, to include directing, planning, evaluating, and organizing. Effective leadership, supervisory and management principles and techniques.
Principles of budget development, evaluation, adherence and forecasting.
Report and record maintenance principles and practices.
Skill in: Budget development and administration.
Written, verbal, electronic, and visual communications for effective expression and clarity.
Use of modern office equipment and various computer programs and applications, to include Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Organization, prioritization, and time management.
Judgment and comparison.
Ability to: Learn City-wide administrative regulations; applicable City-wide departmental policies; Personnel Ordinance and Collective Bargaining Agreements as required to complete tasks and assignments. Relate to people beyond giving and receiving instructions, to include applying consistent respect, courtesy and tact in considerable public contact, with the media, and/or in delicate or confrontational situations.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with management, City Officials, subordinate personnel and other departments.
Be adaptable to performing under frequent deadlines and/or in response to emergencies. Convey a sense of authority and influence.
Analyze situations quickly and objectively.
Analyze and interpret problems and draw valid conclusions in task processing and prioritization.
Coordinate accurate completion of multiple tasks within established time frames, i.e., moderate to long range planning principles and techniques.
Read and interpret various technical materials, ranging from moderate to complex terminology, associated with job functions.
Exercise sound judgment and make decisions in accordance with established laws, regulations, ordinances, departmental policies and procedures.
Organize and review work for efficient results and accuracy.
Issue, understand and receive both oral and written instructions, and communicate efficiently and effectively in Standard English using language that is appropriate to both the complexity of the topic and the knowledge and understanding of the audience.
Add, subtract, multiply and divide, calculate decimals and percentages; understand and perform advanced mathematical skills, i.e., graphs, tables. Inspect items for proper length, width and shape, and visually read various types of information.
Requirements
MINIMUM STANDARDS REQUIRED: WORK ENVIRONMENT/ CONDITIONS The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Tasks are performed outside, subject to weather conditions and uneven terrain, and risk of exposure to toxic agents/chemicals, pathogens, and smoke.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The position involves medium physical demands, such as exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Tasks require some unassisted lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects up to 50 pounds. Tasks may require prolonged periods of visual concentration and require moderate levels of eye/hand/foot coordination. Requires the ability to speak, hear (perceive sound) and/or signal people to convey and exchange information; differentiate between colors or shades of color; read a variety of materials, at times complex; apply principles of rational problem-solving; record and deliver information, explain procedures, issue and follow oral and written instructions; and communicate effectively and efficiently in Standard English
Benefits
Employee 401K Plan
Hooray Health Plan (for contract workers): Unique Benefit Plan Options to Meet Unique Population Needs (hoorayhealth.com)