Superintendent, Management

Overview

The Woodlands Course at Whittaker is an 18-hole daily fee, public golf facility designed through the wetlands of New Buffalo, MI. Our course at Whittaker supports the upper tier of the hospitality market within Michiana and the surrounding area along with the local golf market in New Buffalo.

The Club offers an 18-hole championship golf course with bent grass tees, fairways and greens along with blue grass/fescue rough and surrounds. The Club has a grass tee, full length practice facility with a short game area.

The Clubhouse features a fully stocked Pro Shop, indoor bar and restaurant with an outside patio overlooking the 18 th green. The Woodlands Course at Whittaker offers a separate banquet facility which holds 450 guests that is situated along the 18 th fairway.

• College degree in Agronomy, Turf Management preferred, member of the CGSAA preferred.
• 5+ years applicable functional, supervisory and/or management experience, preferably in the golf industry.
• Maintain State required licenses and permits for all chemical/fertilizer applications
• Must have mechanical experience.

• Read and write (English)
• Communicate verbally with ownership, staff members and customers.
• Give and/or follow verbal and written instructions
• Supervise subordinates
• Visually inspect all work areas, golf course and grounds

The superintendent is responsible for all day - day activities related to the care and maintenance of the golf course, grounds, and equipment. Plan and implement budgets. Hire, train and supervise staff.

• Develop the annual maintenance budget and operating plan. Implement the plan according to Company operating policies and procedures to ensure cost containment.
• Plan and implement staffing schedules to ensure quality standards are achieved at minimum employee cost.
• Maintain the golf course in proper playing condition according to Company standards.
• Develop and maintain drainage, irrigation, pumping and water reservoir systems.
• Develop and implement a fertilizer, aeration and Integrated Pest Management program for proper turf grass and plant care.
• Supervise course construction projects.
• Supervise equipment maintenance and repair operations. Establish and implement a cleaning and preventative maintenance program for appropriate equipment, tools, vehicles, etc.
• Implement and monitor the purchase ordering and receiving program to maintain proper inventories of supplies and ensure proper quantity and price on all purchases.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, OSHA rules and regulations, relating to chemical and fertilizer storage and disposal, employee safety, public safety, etc.
• Maintain accurate records for pertaining to department activities including, but not limited to, labor schedules, course maintenance, construction activities, equipment repair, safety meetings and activities, fertilizer and chemical applications and pest control practices.

Salary Range $60,000 - $85,000 (commensurate with experience)