GOLF SUPERINTENDENT

Code: 01924@ Local Competitive

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

Under direction, is in charge of the operation and maintenance of a golf course and its facilities; does other related duties as required.

Examples of work

• Supervises the operation, maintenance, repair, construction, and cleaning of a golf course and its facilities.
• Supervises starters, rangers, cashiers, caddie masters, caddies, and maintenance personnel.
• Is responsible for the collection of fees and their remittance to proper officials.
• May direct the operation of a cafeteria, canteen, or refectory.
• May repair and sell golf equipment.
• May organize and conduct tournaments.
• May advise on the construction, reconstruction, and maintenance of a golf course.
• Is responsible for the preparation and maintenance of records and files.
• Prepares annual budget proposals and administers an approved budget.
• Provides for the safety of the public through visitor protection practices.
• Participates in the recruitment, selection, supervision, and training of personnel.
• Recommends the selection of specified equipment for the maintenance and operation of the golf course.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Gives assignments and instructions to employees.
• Prepares and carries out an effective safety program for personnel.
• Prepares requisitions and receives, accounts for, and issues materials and supplies.
• Participates in the preparation of plans and specifications for construction improvements to the golf course.
• Administers a golf course in a manner that reflects sound budgetary practice, agency policy, and efficient use of personnel.
• Ensures proper use and care of equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Experience

Three (3) years of experience in the management of an 18- hole golf course.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of rules, regulations, practices, and procedures in golf play.
• Knowledge of procedures used in the maintenance, repair, construction, and cleaning of a golf course and its facilities.
• Knowledge of procedures used in assigning employees to various tasks.
• Knowledge of procedures used in purchasing, allocating, maintaining, and safeguarding golf equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Knowledge of procedures used in establishing personnel, equipment, financial, and other records.
• Ability to utilize advantageously available personnel, funds, and equipment in the operation, maintenance, construction, repair, and cleaning of a golf course and its facilities.
• Ability to give assignments to individuals, provide them with needed advice and assistance when difficult and unusual problems arise, and to check their work to ensure compliance with proper procedures.
• Ability to deal effectively with persons using the golf course.
• Ability to repair and sell golf equipment.
• Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports.
• Ability to maintain records and files.
• Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Note

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

Possession of an Associate's degree in Turf Management, Turf Science, or Agronomy from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two (2) years of indicated experience.

Satisfactory completion of a one-year program in Turf Management, Turf Science, or Agronomy from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of indicated experience.