Position Description – Golf Course
Superintendent
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POSITION DESCRIPTION |
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Position
Title: |
Golf Course
Superintendent |
FLSA
Status: Exempt |
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Reports to: |
Dr. Tim Marshall |
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Department: |
Agriculture
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Date
Prepared: |
06/04/08 |
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BASIC
FUNCTION |
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This position manages the golf course and
6-7 employees. They schedule the day
to day maintenance on the golf course, as well as the pro shop. |
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NATURE
& SCOPE |
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The
golf course superintendent is a working supervisor and is responsible for the
maintenance and management of ABAC’s Forest Lakes Golf Course. The course is
a teaching and demonstration lab for experiential learning as well as
functioning as a public golf course.
The superintendent is responsible for managing full- and part-time
employees and student learners in maintenance activities including mowing,
fertilization, irrigation, topdressing, aerating, bunker maintenance, cup
changing, pest management, golf cart and equipment maintenance, etc. Also,
the superintendent is responsible for managing the pro shop, golfers, budget,
and golf tournaments (especially the Ag Classic Golf Tournament in October of
each year). Participation in
collegiate networking activities such as tradeshows and conferences at the
state and national levels is encouraged. The superintendent is supervised by
the coordinator of turf and grounds and works closely with this individual in
planning all maintenance and management activities on the golf course and
managing student learners in labs.
Also, the superintendent works closely with all professors in the
Division of Agriculture and Forest Resources as needed for specific student
learning experiences in lab. The golf
course is open every day of the year except Christmas day, thus weekend and
holiday work is required. . |
Position Description – Golf
Course Superintendent
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PRINCIPAL
ACCOUNTABILITIES |
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Plans the daily
maintenance activities Ø
Transports all
financial records and monies to the college Ø
Assists/supervises
laboratories Ø
Generates
schedules for 6-7 employees Ø
Manages the Pro
Shop Ø
Determines the
rates and fees for golf Ø
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BUDGETARY
RESPONSIBILITIES |
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The Golf Course
Superintendent, along with the Agriculture and Forest Resources Division
Chair, set the budget. The
superintendent is responsible for operating within that set budget. |
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SPECIALIZED
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED |
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An
associate degree in Golf Course Management is required. However, a bachelor degree in turf
management is strongly suggested.
Also, two or more years of noted experience in golf course maintenance
are required. The successful applicant
must have a current commercial pesticide applicator’s license. |