GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT (SR-24)

IMPORTANT:  SR-24 (Appointment may be made at any rate within the salary range from $5,918, SR-24D to $6,153, SR24E, per month at which appropriate qualified employees can be verified.)  

SHIFT MAY VARY, MUST BE ABLE TO WORK ALL SHIFTS, INCLUDING: NIGHTS, WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS.

Plans, coordinates and supervises the overall operation, improvement, development and maintenance of an 18-hole municipal golf course and its facilities; and performs other related duties as required.
 
Distinguishing Characteristics:
 
This class is distinguished by its responsibility for directing the operation, improvement, development and maintenance activities of an 18-hole municipal golf course.The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position.
 
Plans, organizes, assigns and reviews the work of subordinates engaged in the operation, improvement, development and maintenance of a golf course and its facilities; establishes and enforces rules of conduct for employees, and rules and regulations governing the use of the course and other facilities; plans, directs and coordinates work projects to insure the proper maintenance of buildings, grounds and equipment; plans and coordinates the construction, reconstruction and/or renovation of greens and tees, beautification and improvements to golf course and facilities; oversees the proper maintenance of golf course, buildings, equipment and surrounding grounds; inspects turf conditions of the fairways, greens and tees; detects turf diseases and determines proper treatment, either preventive or curative; prepares recommendations of long-range improvement and development plans for beautification and expansion of the course and its facilities; plans and coordinates golf tournaments and promotes interest among golfers and prospective golfers; meets and confers with golfers and golf organizations on problems and/or complaints; resolves complaints whenever possible; supervises the maintenance of records and prepares financial statements and other administrative reports; supervises the activities of the restaurant and pro shop concessions; oversees all purchases of supplies, materials and equipment and determines proper expenditures of funds for operating expenses; reviews budget needs and prepares operating budget; assigns, trains evaluates work of, and disciplines employees; keeps abreast of modern trends in golf policies, practices and course management and maintenance; participates in staff and advisory committee meetings.
 

Training  and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in agriculture, business administration or a related field and five years of administrative experience, three of which shall have involved administrative experience in managing the operation and maintenance of a golf course.
 
Knowledge  of: golf course management; general policies and procedures governing golf course layout and operations; golf tournament methods and operations, technical practices and methods required to maintain greens and fairways for proper playing condition; principles and practices of supervision; budget preparation; report writing; public relations.
 
Ability to: plan, organize, assign and review the work of subordinates engaged in the operation, improvement, and maintenance of a golf course; create and maintain interest amongst golfers and prospective golfers; determine the proper use of chemicals; keep records; prepare budget estimates; give clear and concise oral and written instructions; deal tactfully and effectively with the public and employees.
 
Health and Physical Condition:
 
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties.
 
Physical Effort Grouping: Light

Salary : $5,918