ERS ~ Tucson Country Club ~ Golf Course Superintendent
Tucson Country Club ~ Tucson, AZ
Employment Opportunity Description
Golf Course Superintendent
The Tucson Country Club is a member-owned, nationally acclaimed, iconic, country club located in the heart of Southern Arizona. The Club features a championship 18-hole golf course that is one of the few “Grand Old Gems” left in the world of golf. Poised in the middle of the Sonoran Desert, stately trees rise to heights of one hundred and thirty feet above the fairways. This is Tucson Country Club’s tradition of pure golf with no compromise to development or urban sprawl. It is a tradition that dates back to 1947, when course architect William Bell first singled out this magnificent property. Today the club is owned by 415 Regular Members and is managed by a solid team of management professionals. An elected Board of Directors that is led by the Club President and receives advice from the many volunteer Club Committees governs the club.
During its more than 60-year history, the Tucson Country Club has provided its members with 18 holes of exquisite championship golf. The noteworthy tournament history of this Club has featured 18 USGA Championship Qualifiers, 8 Arizona Amateurs, 1964 Western Amateur, 1982 USGA Senior Amateur and the 1992 USGA Senior Women’s Amateur. Tucson Country Club has not only hosted outstanding amateur events, but is also home to arguably one of the world’s finest amateur golfers, Dr. Edgar Updegraff.
The total membership at Tucson Country Club exceeds 700 families and represents a broad cross section of the Tucson population, from retirees to some of the most prominent business people in the area. The Club strives to provide the finest private Club experience through exceptional services, facilities and amenities while achieving outstanding value for the Members. And the Club’s vision is to be the premier and welcoming Member-owned Country Club in Tucson which preserves its historic place in the community. The clubhouse facility is a 44,000 square foot building that houses dining and meeting areas, a golf shop, locker rooms, a fitness center and much more. Additional amenities in the club campus include a cart barn, world class tennis facility with 11 courts, and an extensive aquatics facility just to name a few.
The Club currently generates revenues of approximately $6,700,000 annually and is considered a non-profit, 501(C)(7)organization.
The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader who will possess great attention to quality and detail and an undeniable focus on cultivating and delivering an exceptional and unique member golfing experience. The Golf Course Superintendent reports directly to the General Manager/Chief Operating Officer and is responsible for the management of all maintenance activities of the Golf Course and surrounding grounds.
This department head position is responsible for the successful operation of the Golf Course Maintenance Department and Clubhouse Grounds Maintenance. The includes providing agronomic direction to maintain the golf course at the highest quality possible at all times following Club standards for the healthy growth of the golf course grasses, trees, and other applicable plant materials.
Programs for turf/grass, material and chemical maintenance and asset management are critical to the success of this role. This position prepares an annual budget and achieves these financial goals throughout the year, through proper forecasting, expense controls and labor management.
The Superintendent works closely with the General Manager on capital improvement expansion projects.
The Golf Course Superintendent is aligned with the Head Golf Professional in the playability of the golf course, strategic and master planning, communication and other key areas affecting the daily operation of the golf department. Other areas of high level engagement with the Head Golf Professional include:
-Committee and Board Functions
-Tournament Operations
-Communication affecting Membership
This position is also responsible for hiring, managing, training, and scheduling all personnel; financial management; and other management responsibilities as assigned including ensuring all assigned maintenance tasks are carried out correctly, efficiently and safely, delegating daily work assignments, overseeing and working with a crew of employees on those assignments
Responsibilities
The Golf Course Superintendent will be responsible for:
- All aspects of golf maintenance, agronomy, equipment, and maintenance staff.
- Works closely with the General Manager and corporate office to ensure standards are being met, form business strategies, and run an efficient property.
- Directs and participates in the construction and maintenance of the grounds.
· Oversee the care and maintenance of turfgrass, bunkers, landscaping, and the entire property.
· Plan the daily and weekly schedule for the staff. Maximize labor dollars.
- Facilitate chemical and fertilizer applications. A valid spray license is essential.
- Protect the fleet of golf course equipment and golf carts. Ensure that all pieces are being maintained correctly and used safely and efficiently.
- Present a quality championship golf course product that is in line with membership expectations.
- Work within an operating budget and create a yearly agronomic plan.
- Knowledge of Cold Season and Warm Season turf maintenance
- Ensuring proper maintenance and cleanliness of the Club premises at all times
Minimum Education and Qualifications:
· A four year college degree or equivalent education/experience is preferred as well as active involvement with the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America. Although not a requirement, the Certified Golf Course Superintendent (CGCS) designation or someone working towards this goal is looked upon as a positive.
· Must have a working knowledge of turf maintenance techniques for golf courses, including precision mowing and greens keeping, grounds and facilities maintenance techniques, minor repair of equipment, landscape maintenance and irrigation systems
· Must hold or be willing to obtain a current State of Arizona Commercial Supervisory Pesticide license
· Intermediate computer skills in Word, Excel and Outlook
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills (Spanish speaking a plus)
· Team building and motivational skills are essential
· Hands on management style while being able to lead and manage a team of 15-20 co-workers
· Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
For interested Candidates, please email your resume and cover letter to
Kyle Draper, General Manager/COO at kdraper@tucsoncountryclub.com .
Carmella Ruggiero
Executive Director
Cactus & Pine, GCSA
10685 N. 69th Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
480-609-6778
480-348-5976 Fax
480-600-3786 Cell
