Job Description

Property Description:

Cantigny is an extraordinary and dynamic hospitality and recreation facility, consistently reviewed by our guests and industry peers as a leader in the market.

Cantigny Golf is in year 2 of a 3-year course renovation which focuses on expanding player areas, regressing fairways, greens modifications and tee box construction.  In fall 2025 Cantigny Golf will start renovation of the clubhouse fully modernizing the clubhouse.

Cantigny Golf is a 27-hole championship golf facility with a nationally recognized player development program hosting more than 2,300 you golfers in clinics, camps and lessons at the world class Cantigny Golf Academy featuring the cutting-edge Trackman technology inside our ten heated hitting bays and expansive grass teeing area.  Cantigny Golf and Cantigny Youth Links see more than 58,000 rounds during normal operations.

Position Summary:

Responsible for all activities related to the care and maintenance of the golf course, grounds, and equipment.  Plan and implement budgets.  Hire, train and supervise staff.  Apply relevant landscaping, horticultural principles to assure that quality standards are consistently achieved and/or exceeded.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop 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.
• Maintain the golf course in proper playing condition according to Company standards.
• Develop and maintain 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. Develop and implement 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, lunchroom areas, restrooms, etc.
• Implement and 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 knowledge of current and projected industry developments through continuous attention to industry periodicals and participation in relevant trade associations and organizations.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as appropriate.

Qualifications:

• High school education is required, with additional education or certification in golf course or turf management.
• 4 years applicable functional, supervisory and/or management experience in the golf industry.
• Assistant Superintendents encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrated experience and capability in the areas of budget development, fiscal management, strategic planning, staff management.
• Current certifications in from all necessary authorities for applications of fertilizers, herbicides and other regulated chemicals.
• Valid driver’s license.
• 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.

Supervises:

Assistant Superintendents, Mechanic, Golf Course Maintenance Staff

Classification:

Full-time, Non-Seasonal, Salaried, Exempt

KemperSports Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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