ERS ~ GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT: CATAMOUNT RANCH & CLUB ~ STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO

 

CACTUS & PINE, GCSA EMPLOYMENT REFERRAL SERVICE

 

                     

 

                 GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT: CATAMOUNT RANCH & CLUB

                                                     STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO

 

GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT AT CATAMOUNT RANCH & CLUB

 

Catamount Ranch & Club is looking for a Golf Course Superintendent (GCS) with strong leadership skills and a passion for and a history of providing superior golfing conditions. The GCS must have experience in mountain environments.

 

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CATAMOUNT RANCH & CLUB

Presenting a Club like no other. Only Catamount combines a world-class Tom Weiskopf championship golf course with a 530-acre private lake, pristine hay meadows and mountain wilderness, all just minutes from the famous Steamboat Springs ski experience.

 

At Catamount Ranch & Club, they see themselves as stewards of the unique natural beauty that surround them. To preserve the character of the landscape and to protect its use for wildlife and ranching for generations to come, through a series of conservation easements, they have placed 4,000 acres into the Yampa Valley Land Trust. This long-range vision is shared with their members as an important aspect of Club amenities.

 

Golf has two essential dimensions: the game - cast in ritual and tradition, and the course - the great variable. At Catamount Ranch & Club, Members play the majestic Tom Weiskopf signature course, as distinctive as the high country that shaped its design. If the essence of the game is challenge, playing at Catamount Ranch & Club is its best reward. The course complements its setting so perfectly, it might have been found instead of made. This is no ordinary course.

 

"We started with a working ranch in a spectacular setting and created a course of uncommon distinction."

- Tom Weiskopf, Designer, Catamount Golf Course

 

Spanning alpine meadows beneath the splendor of Steamboat's great peaks, the par 72 championship course of 7,088 yards is sanctioned by the Audubon Society for its environmentally sensitive design. Full facilities include a Members' grille, a full-service restaurant, a golf shop and the clubhouse where Members relax and enjoy stunning views from the deck.

 

Catamount Ranch & Club Mission Statement:

Catamount Ranch & Club is dedicated to creating memorable experiences for our members, guests, and staff.

 

OVERVIEW OF CATAMOUNT RANCH & CLUB GOLF COURSE OPERATIONS

·        $1M Budget

·        9,500 rounds of golf

·        USGA Bent/Poa greens

·        Blue/Rye/Poa fairways

·        900 feet of elevation change

·        RainBird Irrigation System

 

Catamount Ranch & Club Website: www.catamountranchclub.com

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Golf Course Superintendent (GCS) reports directly to the General Manager. The GCS is expected to provide quality leadership and will lead and manage his/her department to ensure superb golf course conditioning with a long-term objective of firm and fast playing conditions. The GCS is responsible for all day-to-day operations of the Catamount Ranch & Club golf course.

 

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 members and staff along with a love of the game of golf and a relentless attention to detail.

 

INITIAL AREAS OF FOCUS:

·        Evaluate turf and soil conditions and current maintenance practices and develop short and mid-term recommendations to improve the golf experience

·        Provide exceptional putting surfaces on a daily basis

·        Develop standard operating and course conditioning procedures

·        Develop team training and evaluation systems

 

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will be a Golf Course Superintendent with a minimum of five years’ experience.

 

·        A demonstrated history of providing exceptional golfing conditions on a daily basis

·        Successful experience with bent/Poa USGA greens

·        Subscribes to sustainable maintenance practices (e.g. firm and fast, sound irrigation philosophy)

·        Understanding of managing soils and irrigation water, regarding nutrients and amendments

·        Experience with the challenges with turf issues in mountain climates (snow mold, snow removal, off season irrigation, vole damage)

·        Proven experience managing and maintaining irrigation systems

·        Project experience, especially hands on experience with bunker renovation

·        High energy, focused leader

·        Strong observational and problem-solving skills, detail oriented

·        Highly organized

·        Strong agronomic skills-stays current with advances in turf technology and equipment

·        Strong budget management and forecasting skills

·        Strong relationship builder with a history of excellent relations with their Golf Professional and General Manager

·        Excellent communication skills with both club members and team members

·        Experienced with highly seasonal workforces and resort communities

·        Golfer/student of the game with a sound understanding of ideal playing conditions

·        High Golf IQ is essential

·        Experience mentoring team members

·        Experience developing capital equipment replacement plans

·        Spanish language skills are preferred

EDUCATIONAL AND CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATIONS

 

A degree in turf management or related field of study is required. GCSAA Certification is preferred. A valid driver’s license is required.

 

SALARY & BENEFITS

 

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The club, along with the typical GCSAA benefits, offers an excellent performance 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 Catamount Ranch & Club”

(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.

 

If you have any questions, please email Nan Fisher: nan@kkandw.com

Click here to upload your resume and cover letter.

Lead Search Executive:

Armen Suny, Search Executive

303.570.2741

armen@kkandw.com

 

 

Carmella Ruggiero

Executive Director

Cactus & Pine, GCSA

10685 N. 69^th Street

Scottsdale, AZ 85254

480-609-6778

480-348-5976 Fax

480-600-3786 Cell

carmella@cactusandpine.com

www.cactusandpine.com