Job Description

Property Description:

Established in 1992, Royal Melbourne Country Club is a private, member-only club located in Long Grove, Illinois with over 400 total members.  Royal Melbourne is Greg Norman’s first course design in the continental US and features a Junior Olympic size pool along with four Har-Tru clay tennis courts. The club has a very active social scene, outstanding dining and several private rooms for both personal and business entertaining, plus a wealth of special events.  The Club is a robust host of banquets including 30+ weddings annually.

Royal Melbourne CC combines the beauty of the sport with the beauty of nature. The course reflects Greg Norman’s design philosophy: that a private club should offer its members a challenging yet fair round of golf. Other amenities include a fully stocked golf shop, a choice of golf carts or caddies, a full practice facility, and lavishly appointed locker rooms. The Club is owned and operated by KemperSports.

For more information, please visit https://www.royalmelbourne.net/

Position Summary:

Responsible for all activities related to the construction/grow-in and eventual care and maintenance of the golf course, grounds, and equipment.  Plan and implement budgets.  Hire, train and supervise staff.  Apply relevant landscaping, horticultural principles to assure that quality standards are consistently achieved and/or exceeded.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop the annual maintenance budget and operating plan. Implement the plan according to Company operating policies and procedures to ensure cost containment.
• Plan and implement staffing schedules to ensure quality standards are achieved at minimum employee cost.
• Maintain the golf course in proper playing condition according to Company/Ownership standards.
• Develop and maintain drainage, irrigation, pumping and water reservoir systems.
• Supervise all planting, fertilizing and care of turf, plants, shrubs, and trees on the golf course and grounds. Develop and implement a fertilizer, aeration and Integrated Pest Management program for proper turf grass and plant care.
• Supervise course construction and grow in.
• Supervise equipment maintenance and repair operations. Establish and implement a cleaning and preventative maintenance program for appropriate equipment, tools, vehicles, etc.
• Ensure maintenance of all appropriate quality and cleanliness standards including, but not limited to, employee hygiene and uniforms, equipment repair areas, equipment storage areas, chemical and fertilizer storage areas, receiving areas, washing areas, lunch room areas, restrooms, etc.
• Implement and monitor the purchase ordering and receiving program to maintain proper inventories of supplies and ensure proper quantity and price on all purchases.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, OSHA rules and regulations, relating to chemical and fertilizer storage and disposal, employee safety, public safety, etc.
• Manage employment activities for applicable staff members, including but not limited to, personnel recruitment and selection, performance evaluations, training, compensation, discipline and termination, etc.
• Maintain knowledge of current and projected industry developments through continuous attention to industry periodicals and participation in relevant trade associations and organizations.
• Maintain accurate records for pertaining to department activities including, but not limited to, labor schedules, course maintenance, construction activities, equipment repair, safety meetings and activities, fertilizer and chemical applications and pest control practices.
• Assure the efficient and timely submission of all required operational, financial, budgetary and related reports.
• Perform other duties as appropriate.

Qualifications:

• High school education required, 2-4 year college degree preferred.
• 5 years applicable functional, supervisory and/or management experience, preferably in the golf industry.
• Demonstrated experience and capability in the areas of budget development, fiscal management, strategic planning, staff management.
• Demonstrated quality written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems; efficiently handle multiple duties under pressure with minimal supervision; work flexible hours as required including nights/weekends.
• Positive attitude, professional manner and appearance in all situations.

Supervises:

Assistant Superintendent; Maintenance Foreman; Pesticides Application Specialist; Irrigation Specialist; Equipment Operators; Equipment Technician; Laborers

Classification:

Full-time, Non-Seasonal, Salaried, Exempt

Pay Range:

$125,000 to $135,000 annually

KemperSports Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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