ERS ~ DIRECTOR OF GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE ~ ST. ANDREWS COUNTRY CLUB ~ BOCA RATON, FL
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DIRECTOR OF GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE PROFILE: ST. ANDREWS COUNTRY CLUB ~ BOCA RATON, FL St. Andrews Country Club ~ St. Andrews offers 36 holes of championship golf, including an Arnold Palmer Signature Design and a Tom Fazio II design. Rolling fairways and berms, terraced greens with deep bunkers, and testy water hazards characterize both the Palmer course and the Fazio II Course. Because of the changing rolls and elevations, the courses require players to execute but also think, meaning that every round offers a new set of challenges. No wonder the legendary PGA pros Phil Mickelson, Ken Duke, John Daly, and Rocco Mediate love to play exhibitions here as did Arnold Palmer. Also, the LPGA’s Morgan Pressel calls St. Andrews her home course. The club is evaluating proposals to renovate the Fazio II Course and the Palmer Course along with the Golf Course maintenance building. Click here to view a brief video about this opportunity. Other St. Andrews Information · 40,000 rounds played annually · $3.8 M operating budget · Average member handicap: 18 · Fazio II Course: redesign and re-grass in 2016 · Irrigation: Rainbird IC system, HDPE pipe, Watertronics Pump Station, effluent source · Greens: TifEagle · Tees, Fairways, Roughs: 419 and common · Bunkers: Better Billy Bunkers, G-Angle sand · Palmer Course · Irrigation: 2003 Rainbird MSC plus satellites, PVC, Pump station and water source shared with Fazio Course · Greens: 2003 TifEagle · Tees, Fairways, Roughs: Sea Isle 1 Paspalum with Bermuda; Tropical Signalgrass in the roughs · Bunkers: G-Angle sand over 37-M, mostly unlined Job Description At St. Andrews the Director of Golf Course Maintenance (DGCM) reports directly to the COO/General Manager and coordinates with the Green Committee. The DGCM will lead and manage his/her department to ensure superb golfing conditions. He/she is responsible for all of the day-to-day operations of the club’s golf course and grounds. The DGCM will work with the Committees and Board to evaluate plans and be tasked and responsible for projects approved under the Master Plan. The DGCM is expected to lead the golf course and grounds maintenance teams as well as provide information, recommendations, and leadership to the Palmer Superintendent, Fazio II Superintendent and Clubhouse Grounds Manager to produce exceptional playing conditions. Well-articulated and candid discourse is expected and required with the COO/General Manager and Director of Golf. Initial Focus · Evaluate turf and soil conditions along with current maintenance practices and develop long-term recommendations to improve the golf experience · Establish rapport and direct lines of communication with the membership · Assess the upcoming golf course renovations and develop a plan to keep the open golf course at optimal playing conditions · Evaluate the seasonal issues with the Fazio course · Find work around solutions for existing problems · Review plans, budget, and schedule for the upcoming renovations Candidate Qualifications The ideal candidate will be a Golf Course Superintendent/Director of Golf Course Maintenance with a minimum of five years’ experience at a multi golf course facility known for high-level playability and conditioning. Additionally, St. Andrew’s next DGCM should be: · A strong, detail-oriented individual with a proven track record of successful strategic planning · A student of the game of golf with the proven ability to produce exceptional playing conditions, especially in the troublesome winter months · Excited about being part of a synergistic leadership team · Passionate about driving value and member satisfaction · Experienced in successfully managing turfgrasses in a south Florida-like climate · Experienced in consistently providing fast, smooth and firm greens · A confident, resourceful, high-energy leader · A strong relationship builder with a history of collaboration with their Green/Grounds Chairman, Golf Professional, and General Manager · An active listener with excellent communication skills · An individual with strong financial acumen, experienced in budget management and forecasting · Experienced in golf course renovations · A well organized, detail-focused observer · A creative turf manager with strong agronomic skills – one who stays current with advances in turf technology, irrigation management and equipment · Acutely aware of the delicate balance that exists between cultural turf maintenance practices and member expectations on playability · Visible, cordial, and communicative with the membership Finally, the ideal candidate should be at an appropriate point in his/her professional trajectory – accomplished, yet well positioned to learn and grow and reach the pinnacle of his/her career while in the club’s employ. Educational and Certification Requirements A Degree in turf management or related field of study is required. Certification with the GCSAA (CGCS) is preferred. Salary and 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, St. Andrews” (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 303.570.2741 | ||
Carmella Ruggiero
Executive Director
Cactus & Pine, GCSA
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