ABOUT THE HERITAGE CLUB AND POSITION

The Heritage Club was built on a plot of fertile land along the beautiful Waccamaw River Trail. Over 600 acres of giant magnolias, 300-year-old oaks, fresh water lakes and marshes have been transformed into a golfing community that rivals the finest in the world. The Heritage Club reflects a unique landscape carved by the whims of the river. A magnificent avenue of oaks leads to the welcoming clubhouse overlooking the Waccamaw River.

Ranked among the “50 Best Public Courses in America” by Golf Digest, the Par 71 Heritage Club, a Dan Maples design, follows the natural contours of the land, stretching out beside long abandoned rice fields. The Heritage Club course features spacious, rolling fairways and large, undulating greens, surrounded by lush stands of crepe myrtle, camellias and azaleas. Heavily landscaped areas of wildflowers and flowering shrubs will maintain the beauty of this beautiful setting for generations to come.

The Golf Course Superintendent is responsible for the maintenance, operations and management of the golf course. This position carefully manages the maintenance inputs to the golf course while conserving and protecting natural resources. The Golf Course Superintendent directly influences the playing areas and landscapes with which golfers interact.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS REQUIRED

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  3-5 years turf grass management experience required.
• Supervisory, coaching and staff development experience required.
• An Associate’s college degree required.
• GCSAA Member preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of budgeting and expense management.
• A strong business aptitude and passion for the golf business.
• Highly organized and efficient with a high attention to detail.
• Computer skills including Word and Excel.
• Supervising the construction and maintenance of the golf course(s).
• Supervising the maintenance and repair of construction and golf course maintenance equipment.
• Rendering professional advice, opinions, assistance and services to the facility's board of directors or managing body as required.
• Participating in all long-range planning meetings.
• In all instances, the Golf Course Superintendent coordinates operations with the club manager and golf professional. In membership club organizations, the golf course superintendent also communicates and coordinates with all relevant membership groups and committees.
• Advanced knowledge of agronomy and turfgrass management practices.
• Thorough understanding of the rules and strategies of the game of golf.
• A high degree of administrative and executive ability, especially in terms of problem solving and decision making.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Knowledge of current federal, state and local laws and regulations affecting the management of golf course operations (including, but not limited to, employment, safety and environmental standards, laws and regulations).
• Participation in continuing education opportunities such as seminars, workshops, correspondence courses, field days and trade shows.
• May require current state certification or licensing as a pesticide applicator.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The golf course superintendent assumes responsibility for managing and maintaining golf course properties, which may include:

• The golf course(s).
• Maintenance equipment.
• The golf car fleet; clubhouse grounds and landscaping.
• Tennis courts, swimming pool and other recreational facilities.
• Open spaces, wooded areas, unused acreage and areas outside the perimeter fence.
• Sod farm and nursery.
• Other properties as specified by the superintendent's supervisor.
• Construction, renovation and/or reconstruction of such properties, whether performed by maintenance staff or outside contractors.
• Prepares the annual budgets for the maintenance and capital improvement of course properties. The superintendent formulates the annual maintenance and capital budgets to implement board policies established in accordance with the long-range plan and defined maintenance standards.
• Interviews, hires, trains and supervises a staff of employees for maintaining the properties.
• Plans all maintenance and project work, applying his or her agronomic and administrative expertise to achieve the agreed-upon maintenance standards and long-range goals.
• Oversees the scheduling and routing of personnel and equipment to accomplish the work. The superintendent frequently inspects the golf course and related areas to evaluate management standards and effect changes in management programs.
• Acquires equipment and purchases necessary supplies to maintain the golf course and other properties. The superintendent is responsible for inventory control and oversees the equipment maintenance programs. The superintendent approves all expenditures and exercises cost control measures to keep, as nearly as possible, operating and capital expenses in line with the approved budgets.
• Keeps accurate and complete records on payroll, inventory, weather data, maintenance procedures, pesticide applications, etc.
• Communicates regularly with other members of the top management group to discuss activities, goals, plans and member/customer input.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

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  Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Able to withstand outside working conditions.
• Able to make decisions to benefit the company.
• Good communication skills and work with others in a team atmosphere
• The employee is often required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls.
• They will occasionally be required to balance, stoop, twist upper body, kneel, and climb.
• Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Able to hear others and communicate.
• Noise level is typically moderate to loud.
• Work extended hours during golf and holiday season.
• Valid driver’s license.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

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  $75,000 - $80,000
• Benefits:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401K Match
  • Employee Discounts
  • Paid Time Off