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Responsible for all activities related to the care and maintenance of the golf course, grounds, and equipment. Assists the Superintendent with planning and implementing budget and operating plans. Hires, trains and supervises staff. Responsibilities also include applying relevant landscaping, horticultural principles to assure that quality standards are consistently achieved and/or exceeded.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development of the annual maintenance budget and operating plan. Implement the plan according to Company operating policies and procedures to ensure cost containment.
• Plan and implement staffing schedules to ensure quality standards are achieved at minimum employee cost.
• Supervise and perform various maintenance duties to maintain the golf course in proper playing condition according to Company standards.
• Supervise then development and maintenance of drainage, irrigation, pumping and water reservoir systems.
• Supervise all planting, fertilizing and care of turf, plants, shrubs, and trees on the golf course and grounds. Assist with the development and implementation of a fertilizer, aeration and Integrated Pest Management program for proper turf grass and plant care.
• Supervise course construction projects.
• Supervise equipment maintenance and repair operations. Establish and implement a cleaning and preventative maintenance program for appropriate equipment, tools, vehicles, etc.
• Ensure maintenance of all appropriate quality and cleanliness standards including, but not limited to, employee hygiene and uniforms, equipment repair areas, equipment storage areas, chemical and fertilizer storage areas, receiving areas, washing areas, lunch room areas, restrooms, etc.
• Monitor the purchase ordering and receiving program to maintain proper inventories of supplies and ensure proper quantity and price on all purchases.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, OSHA rules and regulations, relating to chemical and fertilizer storage and disposal, employee safety, public safety, etc.
• Manage employment activities for applicable staff members, including but not limited to, personnel recruitment and selection, performance evaluations, training, compensation, discipline and termination, etc.
• Maintain accurate records for pertaining to department activities including, but not limited to, labor schedules, course maintenance, construction activities, equipment repair, safety meetings and activities, fertilizer and chemical applications and pest control practices. Assure the efficient and timely submission of all required operational, financial, budgetary and related reports.
• Maintain knowledge of current and projected industry developments through continuous attention to industry periodicals and participation in relevant trade associations and organizations.
• Perform other duties as appropriate.

Qualifications:

High school education required, college degree from accredited college or university in Turfgrass Maintenance and/or Soil Sciences preferred or equivalent.

Experience: 3 years golf course maintenance, supervisory and/or management experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• • Demonstrated experience and capability in the areas of budget development, fiscal management, strategic planning, staff management.
  • Demonstrated quality written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to analyze and solve problems; efficiently handle multiple duties under pressure with minimal supervision; work flexible hours as required including nights/weekends.
  • Positive attitude, professional manner and appearance in all situations.

Property Description:

Situated amid 16,000 acres of stunning scenery, Streamsong’s three “Top 100” courses are in complete harmony with their natural surroundings, creating a one-of-a-kind golf experience through the unexpected central Florida topography defined by towering dunes, deep lakes and awe-inspiring landscapes. A quiet place, far from the concrete, crowds and chaos of the city, Streamsong is the only golf resort in the world where you’ll find legendary architects Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, Tom Doak, and Gil Hanse and Jim Wagner-designed courses in one location.

Revered by golfers as a bucket-list destination, Streamsong Red and Streamsong Blue are two of a handful of courses worldwide that feature Mach 1 ultra dwarf bermudagrass, a turf recognized as one of the cleanest and purest grasses in golf. And on Streamsong Black, in addition to the Australian sand belt-inspired design, following play on the dazzling Par-73 championship layout, you can enjoy The Gauntlet, a 1.2 acre putting course.

Streamsong® Resort was founded on a commitment to its surrounding resources. Streamsong is celebrating a decade of providing unparalleled experiences and operational excellence to guests across the globe. From awe-inspiring golf courses and legendary bass fishing and sporting clay shooting to sumptuous dining and ethereal spa experiences, Streamsong operates in concert with its environment. This deep appreciation for the land's inherent beauty has helped to create an unparalleled luxury resort, including 228 spacious accommodations in a modern lakeside lodge and clubhouse. Leading golf and hospitality management company KemperSports has managed golf course operations since 2012 and resort operations since 2021. For more information, visit www.streamsongresort.com.

KemperSports is an equal opportunity employer.

KemperSports participates in the US E-Verify program. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.