Nibley Park Golf Course Superintendent

Position Title:

Nibley Park Golf Course Superintendent

Job Description:

Reporting to the Golf Director, operates, maintains, and assists in the development and maintenance of a 9-hole municipal golf course. This is a professional position involving supervisory responsibilities and advanced technical knowledge in golf course design and maintenance. Incumbent exercises independent judgement and discretion in the performance of their duties.

This position requires working non-conventional hours and overtime as needed during peak golf season.

This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:

• Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)
• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Paid vacation and personal leave
• 6-12 weeks of paid parental leave available
• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Plans, organizes and implements the proper maintenance of putting greens, tees, fairways, roughs, bunkers, trees, ornamental plants and lakes.
• Directs total maintenance program, assigning tasks to subordinate personnel and evaluating their performance.  Responsible for interviewing, hiring and discharging assigned employees.
• Recommends and presents budgets to the Golf Program Director, and ensures that the budget is administered correctly. Recommends and participates in the selection of capital improvement projects.
• Responsible for selecting and procuring equipment, supplies and materials.  Ensures that equipment is properly maintained and safely operated.
• Analyzes disease, insect and other turf grass stress problems.  Selects appropriate fungicides, insecticides, fertilizers and other measures to resolve problems.
• Maintains complex irrigation system for golf course.  Redesigns and modifies system as necessary.  Supervises electrical and plumbing repair of system.
• Maintains records of maintenance activities.  Keeps records of personnel, equipment, supplies and schedules, indicating application of pesticides, fungicides and fertilizers and their usage.
• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two (2) years post high school study in Turf Management, Plant Science, Agronomy, Horticulture, Botany or related field with four (4) years experience in all phases of golf course management and turf culture, two (2)-years of which must have been in a supervisory or lead capacity.  Exten­sive practical experience in golf course maintenance may be substituted for the formal education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Must possess a non-commercial Pesticide Applicator's license within six months of employment.
• Thorough knowledge of the methods, equipment, and materials used in constructing, developing and maintaining a golf course.
• Must establish and maintain membership in the Intermountain Golf Course Superintendents' Association upon employment.
• Knowledge of the United States Golf Association Rules and Regulations.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license or driving privilege card.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Accreditation as a Certified Golf Course Superintendent by the GCSAA.
• Membership in the Golf Course Superintendents' Association of America.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Moderately heavy physical activity.  Required to push, pull, or lift medium weights.  Difficult working positions.  Has to stand, walk, or sit uncomfortably for extended periods. Moderate exposure to elements such as heat, cold, dampness, fumes, noise, dust, or grease.  Risk of bodily injury is moderate under normal conditions.  Occupational safety and health hazards may be encountered under controlled conditions.
• Intermittent exposure to stressful situations as a result of human behavior.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. 

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

POSITION TYPE

Full-Time

POSITION SALARY RANGE

$ 71,000- $79,123 annually

DEPARTMENT

Public Lands

Full Time/Part Time:

Full time

Scheduled Hours:

40