Riverwood Golf Club:

The Golf Course superintendent reports to the Property Manager, manages and is responsible for operation of the golf course and other grounds including around the clubhouse and maintenance facility. The expectation are not limited to: turf grass/plant material maintenance programs, property/asset management, personnel management, budget/forecasting, financial management, scheduling and maintenance of irrigation systems, pesticide applications, related recordings, and compliance of regulatory issues. The Golf Course Superintendent works to create an environment where staff is involved and enthusiastic, with open communications and respect for themselves, members, guests and the property

Responsibilities:

• Staff schedules done directly; provide instruction to maintenance personnel providing the necessary conditions for the day or event.

• Ensures subordinates are properly trained to do their job safely and efficiently.

• Works closely with the Golf Pro to maintain clear communication as to what is needed and events of the day or near future.

• Performs or closely monitors all fertilizer and pesticide applications.

• Works with and in the absence of the Irrigation Tech; directs the scheduling and daily adjusting of the irrigation.

• Ensures supplies and materials are ordered and available when needed.

• Assists with budgeting, tracking and projecting to stay on budget in a fiscally responsible manner.

• Reporting any significant irregularities in course turf or plant quality to the Golf Pro and GM

Employment Standards:

• Must have the ability to schedule and supervise maintenance work to achieve the most efficient utilization of workers and equipment while maintaining good customer service levels.

• Able to perform, if necessary, all skill levels of grounds construction and maintenance work; operates all hand & powered equipment and regularly performs work involving the irrigation system.

• Must be able to work independently and be a self-starting problem solver.

• Requires working knowledge of the maintenance and care of turf grass including Champion greens, overseeding rye tees, roughs and fairways.

• A proficient operator of most maintenance equipment and mowers (Toro, John Deere & Jacobsen).

• Provides and/or supervises technical, operational and safety training for employees to ensure they are working within state and federal safe working guidelines.

• Conducts employee performance evaluations and exercises disciplinary action if needed.

• Must have a working knowledge in the proper use of fertilizers, soil conditioners, pesticides and irrigation system including sprinklers, satellites, central (Toro-hydraulic/Network 8000) and some pump station knowledge.

• Directs and assists the staff with planting of new vegetation, spraying, pruning and trimming of trees and shrubs.

• No physical limitations with respect to normal manual labor, such as lifting, digging, etc.

• Ability to bend, stoop, and lift up to 70 lbs.

Knowledge & Other Requirements:

• Must have a Pesticide Applicators License. If licensed in another state, then must be able to obtain a Pesticide Applicators License within 90 days.

• Valid Driver’s License

• 5 to 7 years’ experience as a Golf Course Superintendent with private club facilities experience.

• Advanced computer skills, including MS Office Suite

• GCSAA Class A member

About Riverwood Country Club:

Riverwood Golf Club is consistently rated in the Top 50 Courses in the U.S. and in Florida. Riverwood’s storied tradition of excellence includes multiple top-15 rankings in Florida as well as Top Ten places to play as awarded by Golf Digest. National recognition by Golf Advisor and Golf for Women Magazine prove that Riverwood Golf Club is a club worthy of its proven reputation as being amongst the very best.

The front nine of this Gene Bates designed, par 72 Championship course flows through heavily wooded terrain, rich in stands of natural pine while the back nine meanders amid salt marsh and wetlands. Surrounded by lush landscaping and native vegetation, each hole is a challenge, taking advantage of its beautiful setting in nature.

About Coral Hospitality:

Coral Hospitality manages and owns many golf and country clubs. Each club has a unique vision and personality, but always present are the Coral Hospitality pillars of premium service and fiscal responsibility. We are prepared to lend quality guidance and management for both the short and long run, creating performance benchmarks and ensuring measurable success along the way. Through the implementation of innovative, proven operational and financial programs, Coral Hospitality provides the framework for a club to prosper. Coral Hospitality believes that guests and members should have memorable experiences that are of the highest standards, including dining, sporting, social, community and recreational activities. We also believe that food and beverage performance is integral to a property's reputation and success. Thus, we work with our venues to consistently improve service, presentation and quality, generating favorable financial returns. Coral Hospitality provides the framework for clubs to prosper by developing unique strategic visions for each club we work with, in order to meet governing body objectives and exceed member expectations. Highlights of our services in this area include:•Strategic planning and vision development •Culture development and implementation •Governing body orientation •Staff training and development •Member recognition and satisfaction programs •Financial controls and reporting •Member activity programming and communication •Membership programs and marketing •Document development, review and implementation •Customized maintenance programs •Master agronomic and cultural improvement plans •Record keeping systems and monitoring •Regulated safety programs Free consultations are available, at which time we review current operations and complete needs assessments. •Arrowhead Golf Club• Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa• Eagle Ridge Golf Club• Jacaranda West Country Club• Lake Blackshear Resort & Golf Club •Little Ocmulgee Wallace Adams Course• Meadow Links at George T. Bagby• Riverwood Golf Club• Rosedale Golf and Country Club• The Club at Kalea Bay• The Club at Moraya Bay• The Floridian Beach Club*Misty Creek Country Club.

Posted:

November 25, 2022

Location:

Port Charlotte, Florida

Salary:

80K to 90k DOE

Additional Salary Information: Job Benefits Medical ins. Vacation standard Bonus plan Cell phone allowance

Type:

Full Time - Experienced

Category:

Golf Course turf Managment

Preferred Education:

BA/BS/Undergraduate

Certifications CGCS