MAINE GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION

CURRENT JOB OPENINGS 

SUPERINTENDENT JOB DESCRIPTION

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Castine Golf Club

PO Box 34 Castine, ME 04421

200 Battle Ave., Castine

207-326-8844

www.castinegolfclub.com

Castine Golf Club, located in a beautiful small town on the coast of Maine, is looking to hire an enthusiastic, innovative and hard-working Head Superintendent to oversee and manage its challenging nine-hole, semi-private golf facility for the 2019 season.  The ideal candidate will work with the Greens Chair and Head Golf Professional/Club Manager to continue building on the success and momentum of recent years.  The Superintendent is responsible for providing optimized playing conditions for this golfing community of all ages.  This role provides an excellent opportunity to build professional credentials and have a unique summer experience on the coast of Maine.

The Castine Golf Club was founded in 1897.  In 1921, it was redesigned by two-time British Open champion Willie Park Jr. - who also designed Maidstone (NY) and Sunningdale (UK). Castine Golf Club has a national membership base and a vibrant golf program with many tournaments and social events during the season and is a fully certified participant in Audubon International’s Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses.

DUTIES (include but are not limited to):

The ideal candidate will maintain the nine-hole course, practice area, practice green, as well as the grounds around the Club House, tennis courts and tennis and golf pro shops.  Candidate will oversee all phases of Golf Maintenance and Agronomic operations, cost control, and personnel.  The candidate will have knowledge of golf course turf grass maintenance practices including cultural practices, greens management, fertilizer and pesticide applications and irrigation system operation and repair.  The candidate will secure and maintain proper licensing with the state of Maine and also provide proper reporting and documentation to both the state of Maine and the town of Castine.  The candidate will have broad knowledge of use and operating standards of equipment and tools used in golf course construction and maintenance work.  He or she will also anticipate and manage the procurement of supplies, parts and equipment as needed.  The candidate will also have the ability to effectively schedule job assignments and supervise staff to achieve effective utilization of resources. The successful candidate will hire and supervise 2 full-time employees and 1 part-time employee. The Superintendent will monitor and record all details related to maintenance of grounds equipment and storage shed. The Superintendent will manage all personnel, equipment, and material requirements related to golf course maintenance and repair assignments.  He/she will be supported by and must attend bi-weekly meetings with Head Golf Professional/Club Manager and Greens Chair.

START DATE: Typically the full time salaried position runs from April 1^st to October 30^th, but we have the ability to be flexible with the right candidate.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

2-4 years experience as either a First Assistant or Head Superintendent

2-year Degree or Certificate in Turf Management (or related field, like agronomy, horticulture, plant science, soil science)

COMPENSATION;

The full time salary range is commensurate with experience.  The position comes with free housing in the form of a large, fully-furnished one bedroom apartment, with A/C and private bath; conveniently located on the second floor of the clubhouse.

Posted 6/25/2018

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Salmon Falls Country Club-

Golf Course Superintendent

Hollis, ME 04042

A beautiful 9 Hole Robert Trent Jones Sr. design course located on the banks of the Saco River, about 10 miles south of Portland. New owners have invested considerable capital into the course and grounds over the last two years and continue to expand the property.  In July we opened the River Tap & Grill which seats 110 inside and 50+ on a great deck overlooking the river and first tee. We have about 70 members and people are saying the course is in the best shape they have seen in 20 years. This is a year-round, full time position at Southern Maines Finest Nine!

Responsible for operation of the golf course and grounds maintenance. The responsibilities include: turf grass/plant material maintenance programs, property/asset management, personnel management, budget/forecasting, financial management, member relations, scheduling/maintenance of irrigation systems, pesticide applications, related recordings, and compliance of regulatory issues. The Golf Course Superintendent works to create an environment where staff is involved and enthusiastic, with open communications and respect for themselves, members, guests and owner.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5 years experience as a Golf Superintendent or 1st Assistant

• 2-year Degree or Certificate in Turf Management (or related field, like agronomy, horticulture, plant science, soil science).

• Valid Driver's License.

• Pesticide Application License or must obtain in 30 days

Competitive compensation package

Interested candidates please send information to sarmstrong@salmonfallscountryclub.com.

Posted 6/20/18

Golf Club of New England  Stratham, NH  Turf Equipment Technician  Facility Description: Private 18 holes. Experience Desired: At least 3 years experience as golf course mechanic or related field . Duties Description: Golf Club of New England is seeking a highly motivated individual with a strong work ethic to oversee and maintain a broad spectrum of turf care equipment. The equipment manager/mechanic will be responsible for a fleet of John Deere greens, tees, fairway and rough mowers. John Deere tractors, gators and aerifiers. Club Car carts (member carts and utility carts), as well as many other small pieces of Stihl and Honda equipment. The equipment tech must possess good organizational and record keeping skills. Must be able to perform moderate physical labor. Must be able to communicate with superintendent and assistant superintendent on a daily basis. Must be responsible for ordering parts and keeping track of inventory. Proficiency in Express Dual 3000 and Angle Master 3000 grinding is preferred. Has an understanding of reel grinding and mower setup and the effect on course conditions. Has the ability to establish preventative maintenance programs. Shop organization skills. Understanding of golf course equipment electronics and hydraulics. Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize. All other job related skills such as welding, fabricating, electrical will be taken into consideration Compensation / Benefits: DOE. Paid time off, health, dental and vision insurance Education Level Required: Associates or Bachelors Date Position Available: ASAP Application Deadline: None Apply To: Jeff Baker – Golf Course superintendent How to Apply (electronically or by mail): Jbaker@golfclubne.com