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Home of the largest-attended tournament in the world, the fan-favorite WM Phoenix Open, TPC Scottsdale is a masterful blend of challenge and playability - compelling the sport's top players and recreational golfers alike. Set in the rugged Sonoran Desert and surrounded by the stunning McDowell Mountains, TPC Scottsdale boasts two championship courses for players to enjoy - the world famous Stadium Course and the stunning Champions Course. As Arizona's only PGA TOUR property, you'll experience the standards of quality and service normally reserved for the TOUR professionals.

The Golf Course Superintendent is responsible for managing the activities of an 18-hole golf course within the guidelines, policies and standards established by PGA TOUR Golf Course Properties. Typically works under the direction of the Director of Golf Course Maintenance Operations and General Manager at a multi-course facility or under the direction of the General Manager and/or HQ Agronomy Support Staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Thorough knowledge of general business procedures as would normally be acquired through a secondary education, obtaining a two- or four-year degree in turf management or related field or trades training and work related experience in turf management
• Superintendent member in good standing with GCSAA
• Thorough knowledge of general business administration practices and golf course operations practices and procedures as would be acquired through five to six years of similar golf course maintenance experience in progressively responsible position
• Minimum three years as Assistant Golf Course Superintendent or equivalent experience, or successful completion of Senior Assistant Golf Course Superintendent Training Program
• Prior supervisory experience required. Working knowledge of golf course operations, turf management and practices necessary

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

• Develops, prepares, establishes, and maintains the entire golf course and clubhouse grounds
• Plans, schedules and monitors operations, which include manpower, equipment, and supply requirements for the department and maintains accountability for the cost, utilization, and performance of employees and equipment
• Develops and manages budgets for projected departmental expenditures
• Coordinates budgetary reviews and approvals with the Director of Golf Course Maintenance Operations, General Manager, and the Director of TPC Agronomy
• Ensures proper accounting procedures are followed for all maintenance activity, including labor distributions, purchases, and fixed assets. Explains monthly variances from the projected budget
• Maintains Purchase Order and invoice systems
• Maintains required records for: man-hour usage, equipment maintenance, tool inventory, supply inventory, daily log, fertilizer, fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, fuel usage, weather, water usage, and all records required by governmental authorities relevant to pesticide usage
• Ensures safety regulations, policies and procedures are followed.
• Ensures that departmental employees have a clean, organized, and safe working environment which meets all local, state and federal regulations and maintains adequate stock levels
• Assists with the development and implementation of environmental programs consistent with International Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program Certification and meet departmental environmental goals
• Selects, orients, trains, motivates and retains staff capable of meeting current and projected personnel needs; makes recommendations and decisions on various personnel matters such as salaries, performance reviews (both annual & semi-annual), and terminations. Special emphasis is placed on minimizing employee costs
• Works closely with the local tournament personnel, PGA TOUR, Competition Staff, to prepare for successful PGA TOUR Tournaments and events
• Maintains control of employee uniforms, ensuring that employees wear the appropriate uniform, that uniforms are kept in good condition, and are at all times readily available to employees
• Works closely with the Director of Golf Course Maintenance Operations, General Manager and Director TPC Agronomy Operations to interpret and implement departmental policies and procedures as established by PGA TOUR Golf Course Properties, Inc
• Required to wear personal protective clothing and/or use protective equipment to comply with established safety operating standards
• Special projects or other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; kneel; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, color vision, distance and peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

An essential function of the job is to be able to comply with all applicable federal, state and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job.

This job description reflects the assignment of essential functions and may be modified as needed; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a variety of outdoor weather conditions. Position is very active and requires lifting, pulling or pushing up to or over 50 pounds, moving and/or lift items with awkward weights. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, color vision, distance and peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

An essential function of the job is to be able to comply with all applicable federal, state and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job.

This job description reflects the assignment of essential functions and may be modified as needed; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

Travel

• Travel is not expected for this position

Work Schedule Expectations

• This position requires shifts as necessary based on business levels

Supervisory Responsibility

• This position manages employees and is responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees within the department