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ABOUT GLENS FALLS COUNTRY CLUB Queensbury, NY | Glens Falls Country Club is a private, member-owned club, with an impressive history that continues into the present. Established in 1912, the club sits on a pristine piece of true Adirondack splendor, complete with a private lake, full-service clubhouse, and racquet sports complex. The club boasts a historic Donald Ross-designed course that has delighted golfers for decades. With an active golf membership and a growing social membership, the club fosters an exclusive and intimate experience for members and staff alike. From the years of 1929-1939, the club proudly hosted the Glens Falls Open, a notable professional tournament at the time. This high standard of golf has continued through the years, as the course was recently recognized for its exceptional design and challenging layout, earning it a spot on Golf Magazine’s prestigious list of Top 100 Golf Courses in the United States. CLUB DETAILS Facility: Member Owned Course Access: Private Equity Number of Holes: 18 Total Annual Rounds: Approx. 17,000 Members: 350 Primary Golf Season: April - October Caddie Program: No Practice Range: Yes POSITION OVERVIEW Title: Golf Course Superintendent Reports to: General Manager Supervises: Supervising positions Position Description: Golf course superintendents are entrusted with the maintenance, operations and management of a golf course. Golf course superintendents carefully manage the maintenance inputs to the golf course while conserving and protecting natural resources. They directly influence the playing areas and landscapes with which golfers interact. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS General Responsibilities Leads the construction and maintenance of the golf course. Leads the maintenance and repair of construction and golf course maintenance equipment. Rendering professional advice, opinions, assistance and services to the facility's board of directors or managing body as required. Participating in all long-range planning meetings. Reporting The golf course superintendent typically reports directly to one of the following individuals: General manager In all instances, the golf course superintendent coordinates operations with the club manager and golf professional. In membership club organizations, the golf course superintendent also communicates and coordinates with all relevant membership groups and committees. Typical functions The golf course superintendent assumes responsibility for managing and maintaining golf course properties, which may include: The golf course(s) Maintenance equipment Clubhouse grounds and landscaping Open spaces, wooded areas, unused acreage and areas outside the perimeter fence Sod farm and nursery Other properties as specified in writing by the superintendent's supervisor Additional functions Construction, renovation and/or reconstruction of such properties, whether performed by maintenance staff or outside contractors. Prepares the annual budgets for the maintenance and capital improvement of course properties. The superintendent formulates the annual maintenance and capital budgets so as to implement board policies established in accordance with the long-range plan and defined maintenance standards. Interviews, hires, trains and supervises a staff of employees for the purpose of maintaining the properties. The superintendent has authority to terminate employment of subordinates. Plans all maintenance and project work, applying his or her agronomic and administrative expertise to achieve the agreed-upon maintenance standards and long-range goals. Oversees the scheduling and routing of personnel and equipment to accomplish the work. The superintendent frequently inspects the golf course and related areas to evaluate how well management standards are being achieved and to effect changes in management programs. Acquires equipment and purchases necessary supplies to maintain the golf course and other properties. The superintendent is responsible for inventory control and oversees the equipment maintenance programs. The superintendent approves all expenditure and exercises cost control measures to keep, as nearly as possible, operating and capital expenses in line with the approved budgets. Keeps accurate and complete records on payroll, inventory, weather data, maintenance procedures, pesticide applications, etc. Communicates regularly with other members of the top management group to discuss activities, goals, plans and member/customer input. #J-18808-Ljbffr TurfNet

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