Iowagcsa
Head Superintendent - Ballard Golf & Country Club, Huxley
Iowagcsa, Iowa, Louisiana, United States, 70647
Ballard Golf & Country Club is a 9-hole private club located in Huxley, IA. Ballard offers a great location between Ankeny and Ames. Ballard Golf & Country Club is a progressive club with a solid, active membership base. The course is irrigated with a double row fairway irrigation system and features a Stratus II central control decoder system and a VFD pump station. Ballard features Penncross Creeping Bentgrass greens, a blend of Kentucky Bluegrass/Perennial Ryegrass fairways, and Turf-type Tall Fescue tees. There is a total of three maintenance shops on site, the newest one built in 2019. The equipment is mostly newer and well maintained. Ballard Golf has a Capital Improvement Fund (CIF) that is strategically used to make and improve the facility. In 2022, the CIF was used to complete concrete cart paths on five holes that were gravel.Ballard Golf & Country Club is looking for a motivated candidate with extensive knowledge of golf course maintenance and the game of golf. The successful candidate will report directly to the Board of Directors at Ballard Golf & Country Club.Job Overview
Golf Courses specific responsibilitiesDay-to-day management of grounds crewHiring & training of grounds crew membersDaily course maintenanceRepair and maintenance associated with buildings and equipmentIrrigation system repair and maintenanceChemical/Fertilizer applicationsIdentification, prioritization, and execution of both short- and long-term projectsPersonnel development and corrective action in accordance with fair labor standards, safety, and established policyMaintains a working relationship with GM/Clubhouse Manager focused on Member satisfaction & overall experienceWork with GM/Clubhouse Manager to provide timely membership communication and content via email (once weekly out of season, bi-weekly in season/as needed) & assist with member emails/requestsSchedule and facilitate meetings with GM/Clubhouse Manager and Tournament Director focused on tournament execution, member & player experience, and continuous improvementAttend Monthly Board of Directors meetings – provide updates & recaps accordinglyAttend Golf Committee, League, and CIF Meetings (as needed)Assist Board of Directors with fiscal planning, budgeting, forecasting, monitoring, and correct as neededAssists Treasurer and external accounting firm (as needed) regarding Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable through open lines of communicationAssists with preventive maintenance plan and checklist for clubhouse (weekly, monthly and yearly schedule)Attend external committee/staff/public meetings representing BGCCIncrease community involvement to promote the club to potential and existing membersMaintain staff morale and good relationships between all employees and all departmentsPlay golf with customers/patrons of all skill levels as time and duties permitQualifications
5-year minimum golf course experience requiredPrior Superintendent experience preferredMust have or be able to obtain the proper pesticide certifications as well as maintain this licenseCompensation/Benefits
$50,000-$65,000/year DOEUp to $300/month stipend towards health insurance plan of your choiceSimple IRA plan administered by AXA Advisors – 3% matchMembership to Iowa GCSA and GCSAACosts associated with required continuing education and annual Iowa Turfgrass ConferenceFull golfing privileges for you, spouse, and family members under age of 22$50/month stipend for cell phone plan$250 bi-annual allowance for uniform piecesAdditional bonus/incentives to be determinedApplications/questions can be submitted to GM Resa Baltisberger at
manager@ballardgolf.com
or 515-597-2266.
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Golf Courses specific responsibilitiesDay-to-day management of grounds crewHiring & training of grounds crew membersDaily course maintenanceRepair and maintenance associated with buildings and equipmentIrrigation system repair and maintenanceChemical/Fertilizer applicationsIdentification, prioritization, and execution of both short- and long-term projectsPersonnel development and corrective action in accordance with fair labor standards, safety, and established policyMaintains a working relationship with GM/Clubhouse Manager focused on Member satisfaction & overall experienceWork with GM/Clubhouse Manager to provide timely membership communication and content via email (once weekly out of season, bi-weekly in season/as needed) & assist with member emails/requestsSchedule and facilitate meetings with GM/Clubhouse Manager and Tournament Director focused on tournament execution, member & player experience, and continuous improvementAttend Monthly Board of Directors meetings – provide updates & recaps accordinglyAttend Golf Committee, League, and CIF Meetings (as needed)Assist Board of Directors with fiscal planning, budgeting, forecasting, monitoring, and correct as neededAssists Treasurer and external accounting firm (as needed) regarding Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable through open lines of communicationAssists with preventive maintenance plan and checklist for clubhouse (weekly, monthly and yearly schedule)Attend external committee/staff/public meetings representing BGCCIncrease community involvement to promote the club to potential and existing membersMaintain staff morale and good relationships between all employees and all departmentsPlay golf with customers/patrons of all skill levels as time and duties permitQualifications
5-year minimum golf course experience requiredPrior Superintendent experience preferredMust have or be able to obtain the proper pesticide certifications as well as maintain this licenseCompensation/Benefits
$50,000-$65,000/year DOEUp to $300/month stipend towards health insurance plan of your choiceSimple IRA plan administered by AXA Advisors – 3% matchMembership to Iowa GCSA and GCSAACosts associated with required continuing education and annual Iowa Turfgrass ConferenceFull golfing privileges for you, spouse, and family members under age of 22$50/month stipend for cell phone plan$250 bi-annual allowance for uniform piecesAdditional bonus/incentives to be determinedApplications/questions can be submitted to GM Resa Baltisberger at
manager@ballardgolf.com
or 515-597-2266.
#J-18808-Ljbffr