Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA)
Golf Course Superintendent
Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA), Santa Fe, New Mexico, us, 87503
Position Summary
The Golf Course Superintendent is responsible for the overall management, maintenance, and agronomic performance of the Club’s golf courses. This role provides leadership for all golf course maintenance operations, including turf management, irrigation, equipment management, personnel supervision, budgeting, and regulatory compliance. The Superintendent works closely with the Director of Agronomy to deliver championship‑level playing conditions and an outstanding member experience.
Primary Responsibilities
Maintains all grounds related to the golf courses.
Maintains course maintenance equipment.
Schedules personnel assigned to department.
Trains personnel assigned to department.
Supervises personnel assigned to department.
Evaluates personnel assigned to department.
Supervises all planting, fertilizing and care of turf, plants, shrubs, trees and other facilities on golf courses.
Supervises operations of and personnel in equipment repair shop.
Records all work activities of personnel in the department.
Records all maintenance on course.
Prepares annual plan for golf course and assists in annual budget for department.
Selects and prepares proper fertilizers and chemicals for all flora.
Develops and maintains drainage, irrigation and watering systems.
Maintains course in proper playing conditions.
Provides necessary input for all required personnel records.
Implements and enforces comprehensive safety program for employees, members and guests on course in compliance with local, state and federal laws.
Maintains accurate work records for all personnel in the department.
Tracks departmental benchmarks.
Relationships
Internal: All Club departments – for effective communication.
External: Members/Guests – to provide excellent service; Vendors – to purchase and receive goods.
Qualifications
Must have at a minimum of 5 years of golf course experience.
Must also hold a certificate or degree in Agronomy or related field.
Must be a member of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.
Must hold a Qualified Applicator’s Pesticide License from the state of New Mexico Department of Agriculture.
Skills
Attention to detail
Works well with others
Punctual
Dependable
Self‑motivated
Hard working
Ability to speak/understand English is preferred
Working Conditions Required to work necessary hours to complete a job, including over time required to work in a fast‑paced environment.
Required to work weekends and holidays.
Working outdoors; exposed to various weather conditions including extreme cold, rain, wind, intense heat and sunlight, uneven and varying terrain.
This position requires working more than 40 hours per week.
Physical and Cognitive Activities Position requires the ability to move constantly around the golf course in a reasonable time frame, to understand and execute directions, and to be exposed to the elements. Must be able to bend, stoop, lift, balance, and carry items up to 50 pounds on uneven terrain. This position is one of leadership, which requires the employee to set the proper example of integrity and hard work for newer employees.
Organizational Structure
Reports to: General Manager, Director of Agronomy
Subordinates: Assistant Golf Course Superintendent, Assistant in Training, Golf Course Foreman, Special Projects Foreman, Landscape Foreman, Senior Irrigation Technician, Irrigation Technician, Mechanic, Assistant Mechanic, Senior Equipment Operator, Equipment Operator, Greens Keeper, Intern
Job title also known as: Golf Course Superintendent
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Primary Responsibilities
Maintains all grounds related to the golf courses.
Maintains course maintenance equipment.
Schedules personnel assigned to department.
Trains personnel assigned to department.
Supervises personnel assigned to department.
Evaluates personnel assigned to department.
Supervises all planting, fertilizing and care of turf, plants, shrubs, trees and other facilities on golf courses.
Supervises operations of and personnel in equipment repair shop.
Records all work activities of personnel in the department.
Records all maintenance on course.
Prepares annual plan for golf course and assists in annual budget for department.
Selects and prepares proper fertilizers and chemicals for all flora.
Develops and maintains drainage, irrigation and watering systems.
Maintains course in proper playing conditions.
Provides necessary input for all required personnel records.
Implements and enforces comprehensive safety program for employees, members and guests on course in compliance with local, state and federal laws.
Maintains accurate work records for all personnel in the department.
Tracks departmental benchmarks.
Relationships
Internal: All Club departments – for effective communication.
External: Members/Guests – to provide excellent service; Vendors – to purchase and receive goods.
Qualifications
Must have at a minimum of 5 years of golf course experience.
Must also hold a certificate or degree in Agronomy or related field.
Must be a member of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.
Must hold a Qualified Applicator’s Pesticide License from the state of New Mexico Department of Agriculture.
Skills
Attention to detail
Works well with others
Punctual
Dependable
Self‑motivated
Hard working
Ability to speak/understand English is preferred
Working Conditions Required to work necessary hours to complete a job, including over time required to work in a fast‑paced environment.
Required to work weekends and holidays.
Working outdoors; exposed to various weather conditions including extreme cold, rain, wind, intense heat and sunlight, uneven and varying terrain.
This position requires working more than 40 hours per week.
Physical and Cognitive Activities Position requires the ability to move constantly around the golf course in a reasonable time frame, to understand and execute directions, and to be exposed to the elements. Must be able to bend, stoop, lift, balance, and carry items up to 50 pounds on uneven terrain. This position is one of leadership, which requires the employee to set the proper example of integrity and hard work for newer employees.
Organizational Structure
Reports to: General Manager, Director of Agronomy
Subordinates: Assistant Golf Course Superintendent, Assistant in Training, Golf Course Foreman, Special Projects Foreman, Landscape Foreman, Senior Irrigation Technician, Irrigation Technician, Mechanic, Assistant Mechanic, Senior Equipment Operator, Equipment Operator, Greens Keeper, Intern
Job title also known as: Golf Course Superintendent
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