Copper River Country Club, home of an 18 hole, par 72 championship golf course designed by well-known golf course architect, David W. Pfaff, has an immediate opening for a Golf Course Superintendent. Set into the undulating terrain of the foothills at the base of the Sierra Nevada, our course features water on 9 of the 18 holes and no two fairways on this course are parallel. Nearly every hole is screened from other holes by trees, hills, and houses. The back nine actually winds through the foothills and several luxury developments.

The Superintendent is responsible for all operating functions of the Golf Course Maintenance Department. The operating functions include: Turfgrass/plant material maintenance programs, property/asset management, forecasting, budgeting and expense management, scheduling and maintenance of irrigation systems, pesticide applications, related recordings, and compliance of regulatory issues.

Essential job responsibilities will include:

• Managing and maintaining golf course properties including golf course, clubhouse grounds and landscaping, open spaces and the equipment used to maintain these areas.
• Maintains all grounds and course maintenance equipment according to the club’s turf management program.
• Schedules, trains, supervises and evaluates all personnel assigned to department.
• Maintains accurate work records for all personnel in the department.
• Supervises all planting, fertilizing, care and removal of turf, plants, shrubs, trees and other facilities on the golf course.
• Maintains course in proper playing condition.
• Inspects course regularly to evaluate and recommend improvements.
• Oversees all construction, maintenance and renovations on the golf course.
• Oversees repairs of broken water lines or valves and may perform necessary repairs in an emergency.
• Records all maintenance on course.
• Supervises operation of the Equipment Repair Shop.
• Prepares annual budget for department; takes corrective action as necessary to help assure that budget goals are met.
• Prepares and revises grounds manual.
• Establishes short- and long-range plans for the golf course.
• Selects and prepares proper fertilizers and nutrients for all flora and fauna.
• Develops and maintains drainage, irrigation and watering systems.
• Implements and enforces comprehensive safety program for employees, members, and guests on course in compliance with local, state and federal laws; implements and manages the club’s hazard communication (HAZCOM) program.
• Ensures that chemicals, petroleum and other controlled products are used, stored and disposed of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations; maintains required records and strives to minimize the use of chemicals and petroleum products.
• Communicates as necessary with Director of Golf and Golf Professional(s) to discuss conditions of facilities, maintenance plans, scheduled events and the number of rounds played.
• Attends staff and management meetings.
• Keeps members informed about current and future maintenance activities.
• Conducts daily facility security checks ensuring accurate inventory of equipment and keys.
• Plans professional development and training activities for subordinates including safety training for equipment use and proper handling of fertilizers, herbicides, and all other chemicals used on course; assures that MSDSs are available in convenient location.
• Makes recommendations for capital improvement and purchases.
• Coordinates applicable work with outside contractors.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Horticulture or Plant Science.
• An Associate’s degree from an intensive two-year turf grass management program.
• Additional training in mechanics, design, surveying and ecology.
• Previous work as an assistant to an experienced Golf Course Superintendent.
• Previous supervisory experience in a club or golf course setting.

About Copper River Country Club

Copper River Country Club offers our members and guests the ultimate private country club experience. Forget the cares of city life the moment you turn onto our beautiful palm tree-lined drive and into the tranquility of Copper River Country Club. Our stunning Early California-inspired clubhouse welcomes our members and their guests who know that they will receive excellent hospitality and service within its doors. We're nestled against the base of the Sierra Nevada mountain range on the north end of Fresno, California. While we're within very easy driving distance of the city, you wouldn't know it from the beautiful, natural views from our terraces and full-length banquet room windows. We've created a world-class club experience with a local country club feel including golf, tennis, fitness facilities, swimming lessons, a member lounge, restaurant, private event space, banquet rooms, and a beautiful indoor and outdoor wedding venue. Copper River Country Club amenities include: An 18-hole, par 72 championship golf course designed by renowned golf course architect David W. Pfaff where we've hosted fund-raising tournaments to benefit kids, veterans, and many other great Val...ley causes. An award-winning tennis facility includes a member lounge and 15 LED lighted tennis courts and 2 clay courts where we host USTA NorCal tournaments (recipient of the USTA's 2007 Outstanding Private Tennis Facility Award) in addition to regular member play. The tennis and golf programs are supported by our professionally-staffed Golf and Tennis Pro shops. Our Fitness Centre provides members with a complete gym experience including Life Fitness, Cybex, and Schwinn Carbon Blue equipment along with group exercise classes from HIIT to Cardio Jam in our aerobic studio which was built with a suspended wood floor and state-of-the-art sound system. The Swim Pavilion which includes a 25 meter outdoor swimming pool (with lap lanes) a toddler pool, and a spa. Our Kid's Centre gives our members' children a safe and fun place to play and relax while their parents play golf, tennis, use the Fitness Centre or enjoy lunch or dinner in the Restaurant. Alicante Park and Vineyards, along with The Terrace, create one of the most popular outdoor wedding venues in Fresno, California. In addition, our beautiful banquet halls feature full-view picture windows. The Restaurant at Copper River provides the perfect setting for lunch, dinner or special event. Enjoy delicious menu items, fine dining with live music on Thursday evenings and our famous Champagne Sunday Brunch.

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