Golf Superintendent

Sun City Hilton Head located in Bluffton SC is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a full-time Golf Superintendent! We are seeking a motivated individual who is interested in contributing to a positive experience for our members and guests while continuing to grow their knowledge of golf club operations. As an associate of Troon youll contribute to a global leader in golf and community management.

General Purpose:

Oversees the maintenance and construction of a 18 or 27 hole golf course (or courses) with 2 to 3.5 million dollars revenue and ensures that turf grass is repaired and maintained to established standards.

Pay Range: $

Essential Duties:

• Prepares and maintains the annual golf course maintenance budget and capital plans.
• Plans organizes and directs the maintenance and construction of putting greens tees fairways roughs and bunkers.
• Supervises the planting and cultural practices involved in growing various turf grasses trees and ornamental plants
• Ensures that maintenance equipment is properly maintained.
• Procures supplies and materials within budgetary limitations.
• Keep records of annual maintenance activities and costs. Prepares reports.
• Implements sound purchasing procedures utilizing preferred vendors when possible.
• Reconciles and provides timely coding of all invoices payroll and other required documents.
• Coordinates snow removal (depending upon facility location).
• Ensures all company policies and procedures are followed including compliance with government regulations.
• Ensures that they and all associates obtain proper training and/or licenses needed to perform job tasks safely and within city state and federal regulations. Addresses directly all real or perceived environmental concerns.
• Ensures proper mixing calibration and application of all chemical/fertilizers used on the course.
• Manages department members that may include but is not limited to: Assistant Superintendent 2nd Assistant Superintendent Head Mechanic Environmental Technician Equipment Operator Foreman Greenskeeper and Irrigation Technician.
• Assures that effective orientation and training are given to each new associate. Develops ongoing training programs.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.

Education/Experience:

Associates degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or three to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience (Degree preference in agronomy/ horticulture/ plant/soil science).

Physical Demands:

Regularly stands walks and sits. Regularly uses hands reaches with arms and hands talks or hears. Occasionally climbs balances stoops kneels crouches crawls tastes or smells. Regularly lifts up to 50 pounds. Occasionally lifts up to 100 pounds.

Environment/Noise:

Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts fumes and/or airborne particles. Frequently works in outdoor weather conditions. Noise level is moderate.

Certificates/Licenses:

Valid Drivers License Pesticide Application License

Job Knowledge Skill and Ability Preferences:

• Ability to read and speak English is required in order to perform the duties of the job (e.g. the associates are required to communicate with English speaking customers or co-workers the manuals for the equipment the associates may use are in English).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an associate in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

About Troon

Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Scottsdale AZ Troon is the worlds largest professional club management company that specializes in services in golf hospitality and residential more than 900 locations in 45 states and 27 countries Troon is a leading employer in by values that emphasize being infectiously energetic consciously kind and humbly prosperousTroon offers professionals the opportunity to grow and succeed within a globally respected more at.