ERS ~ JOHN'S ISLAND CLUB ~ VERO BEACH, FL ~ WEST COURSE GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT
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WEST COURSE GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT PROFILE:
JOHN’S ISLAND CLUB ~ VERO BEACH, FL
THE GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT OPPORTUNITY AT JOHN’S ISLAND CLUB, WEST COURSE
Home of the 35th annual USGA Mid-Amateur in 2015, resulting in a win by Sammy Schultz with a timely ace on a par-4 lead, the lauded West Course is located six miles from John's Island. Upon arriving, you will immediately see why it is special. Designed by Tom Fazio and built on a natural sand ridge featuring stunning elevation changes, it is set on 300 acres with its own clubhouse, but without a single residence to intrude on the serenity. Perennially ranked among the country's most challenging courses, members have a place to get away and revel in its natural beauty while enjoying an array of wildlife in their natural habitat. The newly renovated clubhouse with outdoor dining and panoramic golf vistas complements the indoor teaching facility and two world-class croquet lawns.
The West Course Superintendent reports to Greg Pheneger, the Director of Golf Course Maintenance. In April of 2022, a complete renovation of the West Course will begin with Tom Fazio. This is a tremendous opportunity for a leader who is a highly visible, outgoing, energetic, communicative, detail-oriented, positive work culture driven team leader with a passion for the game of golf, golf course architecture, and providing premiere golfing conditions.
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ABOUT JOHN’S ISLAND CLUB
A distinctly private club, the John's Island Club was organized for the exclusive purpose of providing first class facilities and services for its members and their guests.
JOHN’S ISLAND CLUB/WEST COURSE OVERVIEW
· Rounds of golf annually: 20,000
· First tee time in season: 7:3
· West Course Operating budget: $2.8M
A complete golf course renovation will begin in April of 2022, present course:
· Greens - TifEagle
· Fairways & Roughs: 419
· Tees: 3 Zoysia the balance in Celebration
· Irrigation System: Rainbird Maxi
JOHN’S ISLAND CLUB WEB SITE: www.johnsislandclub.org
WEST COURSE SUPERINTENDENT - POSITION OVERVIEW
The West Course Superintendent is responsible for consistently providing exceptional golfing conditions and the management of golf course maintenance and landscape operations ensuring that objectives, policies, programs and fiscal practices are implemented, administered and maintained. Work cooperatively with other departmental managers to ensure an exceptional golf experience for our members. The West Course Superintendent reports to the Director of Golf Course Maintenance and supervises the Golf Course Assistant Superintendent, Golf Course Mechanics, and Grounds Crew.
Key attributes, characteristics, experiences, and style of the successful new leader include:
· High Golf IQ with a history of providing extraordinary golfing conditions
· Strong agronomic skills and stays current with new developments in golf course maintenance
· Exceptionally detail oriented
· Proven experience developing golf course maintenance teams and mentoring team members
· A history of excellent relationships with prior Director of Agronomy/Golf Course Maintenance, GM, and Golf Professional
· Coordinate golf and maintenance activities with the management team
· An effective communicator with senior management team, department heads, committee, and members
· Experience with renovation/construction projects
· A history of sound irrigation management and irrigation system maintenance
· Experience maintaining native areas and other landscape areas
· Strong budgeting and financial oversight skills with a working knowledge of zero-based budgeting
· Supervise the servicing and repair of turf grass maintenance equipment.
· Experienced with Capital Expenditure planning
· Communicates regularly with other members of John’s Island’s management team to discuss activities, goals and plans.
· Oversee maintenance operations of the entire golf course including Clubhouse grounds, landscaping, practice grounds, nursery, open spaces, wooded areas, unused acreage, and maintenance equipment
· Maintain appropriate records of pesticides and fertilizers
· Participate in continuing educational opportunities
· Establish and administer safety programs, monitor the adherence to safety procedures
· Ensure compliance with operating guidelines pertaining to state and federal laws, along with government rules, regulations, and licenses
· Responsible to ensure the organization, security, and cleanliness of the maintenance building, inventory, and equipment
· Promotes management and member and guest satisfaction by professionally, courteously and diplomatically communicating activities, goals, plans, while receiving input in the same manner
· Attends weekly staff meetings as required
· Is an active member of the Golf Course Superintendents Association and possess a current state certificate or license as a pesticide applicator
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
A minimum of five years as a golf course superintendent.
EDUCATIONAL AND CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year university or college is highly desirable, preferably in Golf Course Maintenance, horticulture, plant, and soil sciences.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Salary is open and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Club, along with the typical senior staff benefits, offers an excellent bonus and benefit package.
INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY
Preparing a thoughtful letter of interest and alignment with the above noted expectations and requirements is necessary. Your letter should be addressed to: Greg Pheneger, Director of Golf Course Maintenance, and clearly articulate why you want to be considered for this position at this stage of your career and why John’s Island Club and the Vero Beach area will be beneficial to you, your family, your career, and the Club if selected.
You must apply for this role as soon as possible. Candidate selections will occur early-August with first Interviews expected in August and second interviews a short time later. The new candidate should assume his/her role in late September 2021.
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 cover letter in the following manner:
“Last Name, First Name, Cover Letter or Resume, John’s Island 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.
Click here to upload your resume and cover letter.
If you have any questions, please email Nan Fisher: nan@kkandw.com
Search Executive:
Armen Suny
Search Executive
KOPPLIN KUEBLER & WALLACE
303-570-2741
armen@kkandw.com
Carmella Ruggiero
Executive Director
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