ERS ~ GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT ~ PRESERVE GOLF CLUB AT SANTA LUCIA PRESERVE ~ CARMEL, CA ~ ASAP
GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT PROFILE:
PRESERVE GOLF CLUB AT SANTA LUCIA PRESERVE
CARMEL, CA
PRESERVE GOLF CLUB AT SANTA LUCIA PRESERVE & COMMUNITY
The Santa Lucia Preserve (“The Preserve”) is a private community nestled in the Santa Lucia Mountains and is just minutes from California's fabled Highway 1 and popular tourist destinations Carmel-by-the-Sea, Monterey and Big Sur.
Considered by Travel & Leisure to be one of the nation’s most treasured communities, the Santa Lucia Preserve encompasses the last of central California’s great Mexican land grants.
The Preserve is an owner-governed community that is dedicated to appreciating and respecting the natural beauty of The Preserve and its geographical, historical, and cultural setting. The Preserve’s 20,000 acres are home to a lively community of 300 families and property owners.
They relish living, learning, playing and sharing with family and friends in the middle of this unspoiled land. They are sheltered from the ocean fog by the surrounding mountains; the pleasant year-round climate allows the families to enjoy a rich diversity of outdoor recreation, entertainment, cultural events and quiet relaxation.
This is a closely-knit community, which shares stewardship of the land and its traditions. Part of the community is the Santa Lucia Conservancy, which protects the Preserve’s landscape through permanent conservation deeds and easements on 90 percent of the land. These 31 square miles of oak woodlands, savannas, grasslands, wetlands, redwood forests and stands of Monterey pine rise from 100 to 3,000 feet above sea level. They hold 54 distinct habitats virtually hidden from outside view by the surrounding ridges of the Santa Lucia Range, which plunges into the sea at Big Sur.
The Preserve has a strong culture, the cornerstones of which are a reverence for the majestic landscape of California’s coastal foothills, a respect for the rich Spanish/Mexican traditions of Monterey history and a joy in the pleasures of sharing unique experiences with family and friends. It is unlike any other residential community in the Nation.
The challenging, Fazio-designed, top-100 golf course is carved out of The Preserve’s natural terrain. Members and their guests play challenging golf on a walk through the full spectrum of nature. Throughout 365 acres the course wanders by towering oaks, through rolling savannahs, around wetlands and across seasonal streams framed by the majestic Santa Lucia range. Golfers can rarely see the next hole, let alone other golfers and tee times are not required. As Tom Fazio has remarked about the course layout, “This is as good as it gets; you really don’t need me. The course is already here.”
Preserve Golf Club FACTS:
• Course Operating Budget $1,800,000
• Designer, Tom Fazio
• Irrigation, Rainbird
• Greens, A1 Bentgrass
• Fairways, to be converted to Santa Ana Bermudagrass in April 2016
• Rounds, 12,000
Awards & Recognition
· Golf Digest - America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses 2005-2016 (Currently Ranked 87th in U.S., 11th in CA)
· Golfweek - America’s Best 100 Modern Golf Courses 2006-2013 (Ranked 79th in U.S. for 2013)
· Golfweek - America’s Best 25 Residential Courses 2007-2013
· Travel + Leisure Golf - America’s Top 100 Golf Communities 2006-2009 (Ranked #1 in 2006, #3 in 2007, 2008, and 2009)
Please visit the website: www.santaluciapreserve.com
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Golf Course Superintendent (“Superintendent”) is responsible for consistently providing the highest quality of turf conditions befitting a top 100 Golf Course and the playing experience for the Club’s Members and their guests. The Superintendent is responsible for the maintenance, operation and management of the golf course facilities and club grounds. The Superintendent will direct and oversee the daily maintenance operations of the course and grounds, seasonal/annual projects, renovation/construction projects and uses expertise to recommend and execute long range plans of Preserve standards. The Superintendent will work in collaboration with the Director of Golf, interface with and provide professional advice to the Preserve Golf Board and is responsible for leading and developing the Greenskeeping and Landscaping teams. The Superintendent prepares the annual budgets and achieves these financial goals throughout the year, through proper forecasting, cost controls and labor management. The Superintendent is required to maintain the highest level of professional conduct and standards.
Responsibilities are carried out as prescribed by the Chief Operating Officer (C.O.O.) under general supervision and in accordance with Santa Lucia Preserve Company policies, procedures, and standards and in compliance with current laws and regulations established by Federal, State and local regulatory bodies. Employment at The Santa Lucia Preserve is at will.
This position supervises the Assistant Golf Course Superintendent, the Equipment Manager, the Landscaping Manager, the Field Supervisor and a crew of Greenskeepers and Landscapers.
Position Highlights:
· Reports to Chief Operating Officer
· Coordinates with Green Chairman
· Maintains and manages the golf course, driving range, and both the Golf Clubhouse and the Ranch Club grounds
· Plans all maintenance and project work to achieve the Preserve Golf Club’s maintenance standards and long-range goals
· Demonstrates superior knowledge and best practices in turfgrass management
· Submits advice and, as required, written plans to the Golf Board for approval
· Oversees & executes restoration/renovation projects; where outside contractors are required, receives bids, negotiates, and monitors work and progress
· Provides outstanding, consistent and visible leadership for team
· Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates the work of the golf course management, greenskeeping and landscaping teams
· Motivates and develops staff; including cross-training, professional development opportunities and promotion from within when possible
· Schedules and coordinates the work of the team to assure work is accomplished with technical accuracy and adherence to budgeted labor cost goals
· Develops and maintains up-to-date policies and procedures, updates written policies to reflect state-of-the-art techniques, equipment and terminology.
· Directs all day-to-day operations in a professional and friendly manner
· Communicates and collaborates weekly with the Director of Golf to coordinate objectives, prepare for tournaments and events and ensure Member satisfaction
· Communicates regularly with executive committee to align objectives and ensure Preserve-wide objectives are met
· Collaborates with Santa Lucia Conservancy to ensure compliance where the golf course meets Wildlands, animal control, etc.
· Ensures Preserve water conservation practices are upheld while maintaining optimum playing conditions; collaborates with the Community Services District to monitor water availability and usage
· Prepares annual maintenance budgets and capital improvement budgets for board approval
· Approves expenditures and exercises cost control measures to keep expenses within approved budgets. Collaborates with C.O.O., C.F.O, and when appropriate, the Finance Committee capital expenses, large purchases and lease agreements
· Acquires and maintains equipment, negotiates and monitors lease agreements
· Responsible for inventory control
· Keeps accurate and complete records on payroll, inventory, weather data, maintenance procedures, pesticide application, etc.
· Implements safety training programs; manages OSHA-related safety practices, maintains updated and accessible IIPP and SDS binders.
· Undertakes special projects as assigned
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
· 7 to 10 years of progressive, relevant experience as a Golf Course Superintendent, preferably in a private club environment; First Assistant Superintendents with the requisite experience and skill set coming from a progressive golf course maintenance operation offering superior golfing conditions may be considered
· Advanced knowledge of agronomy and turfgrass management practices; a working knowledge of golf facility construction principles, practices and methods; and a thorough understanding of the rules and strategies of the game of golf
· Proven ability to produce the highest quality creeping bentgrass greens.
· Experienced in caring for exceptionally conditioned hybrid Bermuda grass fairways.
· Proven experience in water conservation solutions and practices
· A high degree of administrative ability and management acumen:
o Excellent oral and written communication skills
o Problem solving and decision making
o Comprehensive knowledge of budgeting, P&Ls and expense control
o Technical literacy, including Microsoft Word and Excel and payroll management
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
- Record of and ongoing continuing education relating to field of expertise
EDUCATIONAL AND CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATIONS
· Degree in Turfgrass Management
· Certified Golf Course Superintendent (CGGS) preferred
· Fluency in Spanish, preferred
SALARY & BENEFITS
Salary is open and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The club, along with the typical GCSAA benefits, offers an excellent bonus and benefit package.
INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY
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If you have any questions please email Nan Fisher: nan@kopplinandkuebler.com
Lead Search Executive:
Armen Suny
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Carmella Ruggiero
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