Golf Course Superintendent TCI(1).pdf

About the course:

Tournament Club of Iowa is the only Arnold Palmer Signature Course in the state of Iowa. The Arnold Palmer Design Company has award winning golf courses in over 37 states and 25 countries. In 2003, Arnold Palmer and his team created TCI’s beautiful course layout within 500 Acres that cuts through dramatic bluffs and running ravines between Big Creek Dam and Saylorville Lake and ranks as one of the top public courses in the state. Tournament Club of Iowa is managed by Kahler Golf.

Summary

Ideal candidates have a genuine passion for agronomic practices and maintenance management. As Golf Course Superintendent, you will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance and agronomic practices of the golf course and adjacent grounds, including the clubhouse landscaping and maintenance. Responsibilities also include overseeing the repair and maintenance of all golf course-related equipment. Previous supervisory experience is a requirement for the position. Ideal candidates have flexible schedules with availability to work weekends and holidays, as needed. This position includes competitive compensation and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Maintains all grounds including the golf course, clubhouse surrounds and other maintainable property
• Supervises all planting, fertilizing and chemical applications, and other care of turf, plants, shrubs and trees on the golf course and clubhouse surrounds
• Hires, supervises, and develops Assistant Superintendent, foreman, irrigation technician and other employees in the maintenance department
• Informs members about present and future maintenance activities
• Coordinates scheduling of all personnel assigned to the department
• Communicates frequently with the General Manger and Director of Maintenance to discuss activities, goals, plans and member/customer feedback
• Prepares and manages annual budget plan for the golf course maintenance operation on an annual basis
• Maintains inventory and oversees all repairs and scheduled maintenance of all golf course maintenance equipment
• Implements and enforces comprehensive safety program for employees of the maintenance department
• Supervises maintenance and operation of drainage, irrigation, and other mechanical watering systems
• Develops chemical and fertilizing plan on an annual basis
• Ensures that the golf course is providing healthy and high-quality playing conditions for guests of the property
• Prepares and maintains all recordkeeping for maintenance department (i.e., Human Resource files, inventory files, fertilization, and chemical application logs)

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager

Education and Experience Requirements

• 3-5 years turf grass management experience required • Supervisory, coaching and staff development experience required
• A four-year college degree preferred, but not required
• GCSAA Member preferred, but not required
• Knowledge of budgeting and expense management
• Knowledge of local, federal, and state laws and regulations affecting management of golf course operations
• Must have a strong business aptitude and passion for the golf business
• Must Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must be highly organized and efficient with a high attention to detail
• Must have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

• Must have basic computer skills, Word and Excel

Working Conditions

• Regularly required to reach with hands and arms
• Often required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls
• Occasionally be required to balance, stoop, twist upper body, kneel, and climb
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 30lbs occasionally
• Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, and depth perception
• Moderate exposure to extreme cold, heat, working outdoors, chemicals, pesticides, gasoline, vibration, pollen, dust, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards
• Noise level is typically moderate to loud
• Work extended hours during golf and holiday season

• Work weekends and holidays

For more information or to apply for the position, please send resume to: Stephen Kahler, PGA General Manager Tournament Club of Iowa skahler@tcofiowa.com