Job Description: Golf Superintendent

We are passionate about our business and looking for a like-minded, dynamic and motivated team member to assist with ensuring a pleasurable stay is had by all our valued customers. 

Why work for Landscape Effects Group of Companies? 

• Be part of a leading team and grow your career 

• Belong to a team and make a difference together 

• Embrace the ‘uncomfortable’ and learn something new everyday 

• Push boundaries and embrace challenge 

• Encourage each other to?grow so we can be the?best version of ourselves 

• Share in our love for striving for excellence. 

We have a saying… “Everyone?belongs here”…so get ready to be part of something of BIG. BIG DEVELOPMENTS are on our horizon. 

Position Overview: 

• Responsible for the care and maintenance of Rochester Place Golf Course, Resort areas and take a lead role in turf maintenance for the Landscape Effects Group properties 

• Assist with hiring and training of grounds team 

• Responsible for supervision of grounds team, along with work schedules  

• Responsible for maintaining cart paths, trees, etc. on course 

• Develop and implement all agronomic programs, including all facets of an integrated pest program – fertility, cultural and plant health practices in coordination with the club’s activity calendar 

• Training of grounds team, including safe operation of grounds equipment 

• Proper application of pesticides and fertilizers, selective herbicide use on all trees, fence lines and areas as needed 

• Ability to lay out irrigation and drainage patterns 

• Ability to construct greens and/or tees 

• Very hands in all aspects of course maintenance 

• Maintaining logs of all products used and ordering what is needed to maintain appropriate inventory levels. 

• Work with Pro Shop team on decisions regarding course closures, delayed starts, no carts, and any other restrictions on golf course 

• Involve outside support and resources if required to develop a stronger watering plan to improve weak turf areas, Understand and utilize new irrigation system all while continuing to look for system improvements. 

• IPM input to be done weekly 

• Work with and foster positive relationships with all regulatory authorities to ensure the club is in compliance with all applicable regulations 

• Create a team presence within the Resort at RP and increase communication  

• Manage the maintenance of clubhouse landscaping, resort, Innovative, swimming pool grounds @ RP 

• Implement equipment training and maintenance logs 

• Oversee all equipment maintenance and repairs 

Qualifications: 

• Minimum five years’ experience as a golf course superintendent/assistant superintendent in a leadership role at a leading golf and country club. (Recommended but not mandatory) 

• Valid Ontario Landscape Exterminator’s License and IPM Certification 

• Maintains IPM accreditation 

• Knowledge of safe use, mixing and application of chemicals and commercial products 

• Must be dedicated, hard working and have a good eye for detail  

• Knowledge of management and maintenance of greens, fairways and roughs. 

• Knowledge of use and operating standards of equipment and tools used in golf course maintenance  

• Proficient in Word, Excel, and comfortable learning other management software to improve overall operations  

• Possess a history of personal professional development and be committed to furthering the professional education of the team that surrounds you 

• Represent yourself as a turfgrass professional who takes pride in providing championship conditions 

• Be an excellent communicator – must be comfortable working within a management team led by the general manager and interacts well with any consultants and regulators. 

• Must be experienced in the development, budgeting, and execution of the day-to-day operations, as well as working with management team and others to implement the long-range plans for the property. 

• Good organization and planning skills 

Job Type: 

Full Time 

Salary 

Short-term Accommodations Available 

Please submit resume to: stefanie@landscapefx.com