ERS ~ GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT AT PLAYA GRANDE ~ RIO SAN JUAN, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
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CACTUS & PINE, GCSA |
GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT PROFILE: PLAYA GRANDE
RIO SAN JUAN, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT AT PLAYA GRANDE
Playa Grande is looking for a Golf Course Superintendent with strong leadership skills and passion for the game of golf and providing excellent golfing conditions on a daily basis.
PLAYA GRANDE
Playa Grande is the latest addition to the Discovery Land portfolio of world class facilities. With its world-class Robert Trent Jones, Sr. golf course,
stunning beaches, verdant mountains, dramatic cliffs and natural preserve, Discovery Land’s Playa Grande offers residents and guests everything in
one perfect location. Created upon the unique topography and spectacular beauty of the site, every component of Playa Grande has been thoughtfully
considered, from low-density development and ecological conservation to the allocation of large spaces for communal use.
The first phase of Playa Grande that has been developed is the Amanera Golf Resort which includes: the existing legendary Robert Trent Jones Sr. golf course
with 10 dramatic ocean side holes, that has been recently renovated by his son Rees Jones, and the 36-suite Amanera Resort together with a beach club, a
golf clubhouse, spa and fitness facilities, and a limited number of golf, beach and cliff-side Aman villas for sale, all with spectacular ocean views. Playa Grande
is committed to maintaining the natural beauty of its land while providing the highest standards of design, service, and privacy in a one-of-a-kind private
residential resort community.
PLAYA GRANDE BY THE NUMBERS
· Golf course was renovated in 2014
· Greens rebuilt to USGA recommendations and grassed with TifEagle
· Fairways and Roughs grassed with 419
· Bunkers lined with Sandtrapper II
· New RainBird Irrigation System
· New maintenance facility
· Abundant high quality water
Playa Grande Website: www.playagrande.com
DISCOVERY LAND COMPANY
Discovery Land Company is a privately-held, full service real estate development company based in Scottsdale, Arizona, specializing in luxury residential
private club communities and resorts in the U.S. Mexico and The Bahamas. Discovery’s projects are all distinct from one another with their own themes and
architectural styles inspired by the natural environment and traditions of the project’s locale. The private clubs have world-class resort amenities, extremely
high levels of service, and club programs that work in sync to create an appealing lifestyle and a culture that is focused on family. The Company was founded
in 1994 by Michael S. Meldman and has grown to be the unrivaled, premier player in the high-end resort residential niche.
Discovery Land Company Website: www.discoverylandco.com
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Golf Course Superintendent (GCS) reports directly to the General Manager at Playa Grande. The GCS is expected to provide quality leadership and will
lead and manage his/her department to ensure superb golfing conditions: firm, fast, and green. The GCS is responsible for all day-to-day operations of Playa Grande.
Continuing education and staying at the forefront of research and technology are necessary for success. In addition, the GCS will provide innovative and relevant
leadership and in perpetuating and fostering an educational culture of developing and producing future turf professionals. The GCS must have a natural style of
“sincere engagement” with guests and staff along with a love of the game of golf and a relentless attention to detail.
AREAS OF FOCUS
· Provide excellent golfing conditions: Firm, Fast, and Green
· Develop standard operating and course conditioning procedures
· Team hiring, training, and evaluations
· Act as mentor and leader to staff
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will be a bilingual (English/Spanish) Superintendent with a minimum of five years’ experience at a top tier golf club or resort.
- Proven experience providing exceptional golfing conditions on a daily basis
- Experience providing smooth, fast greens
- Successful experience with warm season grasses
- Proactive, high energy leader and team builder
· Strong observational skills
- Strong budget management and forecasting skills
- Proven planning skills
- Demonstrated experience developing future turf professionals
- Excellent communication skills with both guests and team members
- Spanish language skills are a plus
· Highly organized and detail oriented
· Creative and stays current with advances in turf technology, irrigation management, and equipment
· Concise and direct
· Consistent career track record
· Passion for the job
· High Golf IQ
EDUCATIONAL AND CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATIONS
A degree in turf management or related field of study is required. Certification is 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
Please upload your resume and cover letter (in that order) using the link below. You should have your documents fully prepared to be
attached when prompted for them during the online application process.
IMPORTANT: Save your resume and letter in the following manner:
“Last Name, First Name Resume”
“Last Name, First Name Cover Letter”
(These documents should be in Word or PDF format)
Note: Once you complete the application process for this search, you are not able to go back in and add additional documents.
For directions on how to upload your resume and cover letter, visit this page.
If you have any questions, please email Nan Fisher: nan@kkandw.com
CLICK HERE to upload your resume and cover letter.
Lead Search Executives:
Richard Kopplin, Partner
480.443.9102
Armen Suny, Search Executive
303.570.2741
Carmella Ruggiero
Executive Director
Cactus & Pine, GCSA
10685 N. 69th Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
480-609-6778
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