ERS ~ DIRECTOR OF GOLF COURSE OPERATIONS AT WOODFIELD COUNTRY CLUB
DIRECTOR OF GOLF COURSE OPERATIONS: BOCA RATON, FL DIRECTOR OF GOLF COURSE OPERATIONS AT WOODFIELD COUNTRY CLUB Woodfield Country Club is looking for a Director of Golf Course Operations (DGCO) that is successfully managing warm season grasses and experienced with regrassing and renovation. The DGCO will be a strong, energetic, communicative, detail oriented team leader with a passion for the game of golf and providing premiere golfing conditions. WOODFIELD COUNTRY CLUB Located in Boca Raton, Florida, Woodfield's resort-style Club, with its magnificent grounds and central location in the community, provides easy access for residents. The Club is a family-oriented full service private equity country club. The Club's commitment is to create a sense of community among its members by providing the highest quality goods, services and facilities for enjoyment at all levels. The 830-acre gated site has 20 individual neighborhoods and was designed so that each community has its own identity, separated from its neighbor by sparkling lakes and the meandering holes of the Joe Lee designed championship course, which was redesigned by Bob Cupp in 2002. The golf course will test you, while maintaining complete playability for the entire membership. The dynamic layout features rolling terrain, manicured fairways and smaller greens. With an overall yardage of 7,000 yards from the championship tee and a spectacular water feature to negotiate on the approach to the final hole, the course will provide lasting memories for players of all levels. Club amenities include an 18-hole championship golf course, a nationally recognized tennis program, expansive lagoon-style swimming pool complex, along with a comprehensive fitness center, spa/salon, retail operations and much more. A dedicated Children's Clubhouse offers a Game Room for teens and Kids Korner playroom for youngsters. The 97,000 square foot Clubhouse is under an extensive renovation and will offer luxury restaurants, men's and ladies' card rooms, banquet and lounge features, a comprehensive golf center, along with exclusive ballroom and meeting spaces. WOODFIELD COUNTRY CLUB BY THE NUMBERS · 35,000 rounds of golf · $ 1.9 M operating budget · TifEagle greens · Average Handicap: 20 · Average age of Members: Club 49, Golf 55 · Green Committee, size 11 · Toro Osmac Irrigation · Regrassing/Renovation planned for 2018 or 2019 Woodfield Country Club Website: www.woodfield.org JOB DESCRIPTION At the Woodfield Country Club, the Director of Golf Course Operations (DGCO) reports directly to the General Manager/COO. The DGCO will lead and manage his/her department to ensure superb golfing conditions throughout the golfing season. He/She is responsible for all day-to-day operations of the Club's golf course and golf course landscaping. The DGCO will play a central role in Regrassing/Renovation plan and implementation. Frequent, open and transparent communication with the General Manager/COO, Director of Golf, and Golf Chair is required. The DGCO is expected to lead the golf course maintenance team as well as providing information, recommendations, and leadership to the GM/COO and Golf Committee to provide superior golfing conditions. The DGCO is expected to routinely play the course to ensure that it is consistently in excellent condition and has a high level of detailing. Continuing education and staying at the forefront of research and technology are necessary for success. In addition, the DGCO will provide creative leadership and foster a culture of continuing education and development of future turf professionals. The DGCO must have a natural style of "sincere engagement" with members and staff along with a love of the game of golf and a passion for surpassing membership course conditioning expectations. INITIAL AREAS OF FOCUS · Evaluate the course conditions and develop an action plan (within 60 days) for the summer maintenance program · Develop Standard Operating Procedures · Develop team training and evaluation systems · Review soil tests and necessary nutritional inputs to all areas · Raise level of detailing on the course · Evaluate the Regrassing/Renovation plans CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate will be a Superintendent with a minimum of five years' experience at a golf course known for providing exceptional golf course conditioning.
· Strong observational skills and detail oriented
· Highly organized · A creative turf manager with strong agronomic skills-stays current with advances in turf technology, irrigation management, and equipment · Concise and direct · Passion for the job 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 Executive: Armen Suny 303.570.2741 Cactus & Pine, GCSA Carmella Ruggiero Executive Director 10685 N. 69th Street Scottsdale, AZ 85254
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