Reports to: General Manager, Greens Committee, Board of Trustees 

Supervises: Golf Course Maintenance Foreman; Pesticides Application Specialist; Irrigation Specialist; Equipment Operator; Equipment Mechanic

Education and/or Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Horticulture or Plant Science. 
• An Associate’s degree from an intensive two-year turf grass management program. 
• Additional training in mechanics, design, surveying and ecology. 
• Previous work as an assistant to an experienced Golf Course Superintendent.
• Previous supervisory experience in a club or golf course setting. 

• Understand the rules of golf and be up-to-date on federal, state and local laws on golf course operations. 
• Administrative and executive ability, especially critical in problem-solving and decision-making. 
• Knowledge of ability to perform required role in emergency situations. 

Job Tasks/Duties 

• Maintains all grounds and course maintenance equipment according to the club’s turf management program. 
• Schedules, trains, supervises and evaluates all personnel assigned to department. 
• Maintains accurate work records for all personnel in the department. 
• Supervises all planting, fertilizing, care and removal of turf, plants, shrubs, trees and other facilities on the golf course. 
• Maintains course in proper playing condition. 
• Inspects course regularly to evaluate and recommend improvements. 
• Oversees all construction, maintenance, and renovations on the golf course. 
• Oversees repairs of broken water lines or valves and may perform necessary repairs in an emergency. 
• Records all maintenance on course. 
• Supervises operation of the Equipment Repair. 
• Prepares annual budget for department; takes corrective action as necessary to help assure that budget goals are met. 
• Prepares and revises grounds manual/Standards of Care Plan. 
• Establishes short- and long-range plans for the golf course. 
• Selects and prepares proper fertilizers and nutrients for all flora and fauna. 
• Develops and maintains drainage, irrigation and watering systems. 
• Implements and enforces comprehensive safety program for employees, members, and guests on course in compliance with local, state and federal laws; implements and manages the club’s hazard communication (HAZCOM) program. 
• Ensures that chemicals, petroleum and other controlled products are used, stored and disposed of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations; maintains required records and strives to minimize the use of chemicals and petroleum products. 
• Communicates as necessary with Director of Golf and Golf Professional to discuss conditions of facilities, maintenance plans, scheduled events and the number of rounds played. 
• Communicates as necessary with Grounds, Golf or House committees or other applicable committees. 
• Attends staff and management meetings. 
• Keeps members informed about current and future maintenance activities. 
• Conducts daily facility security checks ensuring accurate inventory of equipment and keys. 
• Assists with snow removal planning. 
• Plans professional development and training activities for subordinates including safety training for equipment use and proper handling of fertilizers, herbicides, and all other chemicals used on course; assures that MSDSs are available in convenient location. 
• Makes recommendations for capital improvement and purchases. 
• Supervises road and roadside maintenance within the club’s grounds. 
• Ensures proper landscaping for property outside of golf course including the clubhouse and surrounding areas. 
• Coordinates applicable work with outside contractors. 
• Determines when course should be closed due to weather conditions that may damage the course if play continues. 
• Conducts other appropriate tasks assigned by the General Manager. Licenses and Special Requirements 
• Pesticide Application certification. 
• Valid driver’s license. Physical Demands and Work Environment 
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. 
• Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. 
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. 
• Able to meet and perform the physical requirements and to work effectively in an environment which is typical of this position. 
• Frequent lifting, bending, climbing, stooping and pulling. 

 Mark Rose, General Manager 

Country Club of Hudson 

330-342-3192 

mrose@cchudson.com