Golf Course Superintendent
Florissant (MO) Parks & Recreation

General Purpose of Position

Assists the Director of Parks and Recreation with the day-to-day operations of the Golf Club of Florissant.  Performs a variety of administrative, supervisory and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and operation of buildings, grounds, and open spaces. 

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Provides oversight and maintenance of the Golf Club of Florissant.

Develops and maintains a golf course maintenance management system.  Develops golf course maintenance and operating procedures and methods within limits of city policies and procedures

Provides necessary supervision, direction, and assistance to crews at work sites.  Enforces policies, regulations and safety and health standards

Manages and supervises assigned operations to achieve goals within available resources; plans and organizes workloads and staff assignments; trains, motivates and evaluates assigned staff; reviews progress and directs changes as needed

Direct supervision over FT Golf Course Assistant Superintendent, PT Groundskeeper, and seasonal PT groundskeeping crew.

Determines closure of the Golf Course due to inclement weather.

Determines status of staff on Golf Course closure and slow production days.

Processes payroll for groundskeeping staff and Clubhouse staff.

Provides leadership and direction in the development of short and long range plans; gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports and recommendations; coordinates activities with other departments and agencies as needed

Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules and expedites workflow; studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations

Maintains harmony among workers and resolves grievances; performs or assists subordinates in performing duties; adjusts errors and complaints

Lays out daily work schedules and assigns tasks to appropriate individuals, crews or combination of crews, and coordinates the completion of the same 

Inspects golf course services provided by contractors or vendors for compliance with performance standards

Improves work methods to accomplish assigned work

Oversee the maintenance and repair of all golf course equipment, ensuring safe and efficient operation.

Assigns, supervises and evaluates golf course workers, temporary employees or community services workers

Develop and implement comprehensive turf management programs, including pest control, irrigation, fertilization, and aeration.

Identify turf diseases, weeds, and pests, applying effective treatment solutions while prioritizing environmental health.

Provides for proper communication for the Golf Course

Provides advice to supervisors; makes presentations to supervisors, boards, commissions, civic groups and the general public

Communicates official plans, policies and procedures to staff and the general public

Prepares a variety of studies, reports and related information for decision-making purposes

Issues written and oral instructions; assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness and conformance to policies and procedures

Prepares and maintains daily, monthly and annual reports and records, as assigned

Responds to public inquiries; provides information within scope of knowledge and position

Provides for management of the budgetary process for Golf Course

Assures that assigned areas of responsibility are performed within budget; performs cost control activities; monitors revenue and expenditures in assigned area to assure sound fiscal control; prepares annual budget requests; assures effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities and time. 

Determines, calculates and secures the appropriate materials and supplies for a specific project

Assists in projecting needs for equipment, materials and supplies.  Assists in the preparation of specifications, estimates, and bids for machinery, equipment and contractor services

Performs other duties as directed

To apply visit www.florissantmo.com/human resources