Summary
Golf Saudi is seeking a Golf Course Superintendent to manage golf course agronomy and maintenance operations. The role includes turf health programs, irrigation and water use, equipment readiness, safety compliance, and course preparation for tournaments and daily operations. The superintendent will lead maintenance teams and service providers, support budgets and procurement, and report on performance and operational risks. Applicants need a relevant bachelor’s degree and more than 6 years of related experience, including people management.
The posting
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Job Summary:
Manage golf course agronomy and maintenance operations to ensure excellent playing conditions, safety, and course presentation throughout the year. Lead the maintenance team to deliver turf health programs, irrigation management, and resource planning, supporting tournaments and daily operations in line with Golf Saudi standards and club objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day golf course agronomy and maintenance operations to ensure high-quality playing conditions and course presentation.
- Develop and implement annual agronomy and maintenance plans (turf health, fertilization, pest and disease management, and seasonal programs) aligned with course standards and budget.
- Lead and supervise course maintenance teams and service providers; allocate work schedules, set daily priorities, and monitor performance and attendance.
- Manage irrigation systems and water usage to ensure effective coverage, sustainability, and compliance with relevant requirements.
- Oversee equipment and machinery readiness, maintenance schedules, and safe operation practices; coordinate repairs and vendor support as needed.
- Conduct routine course inspections to identify risks, quality gaps, or safety hazards; implement corrective actions and preventative maintenance plans.
- Coordinate course set-up and preparation for tournaments and events (greens speed targets, pin positions, course markings, and logistics) in collaboration with Golf Operations and relevant stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with health & safety, environmental practices, and chemical handling requirements; maintain accurate records and incident reporting.
- Support budget planning, cost control, procurement needs, and inventory management for agronomy supplies, chemicals, and consumables.
- Prepare periodic reports and operational updates for the General Manager, including KPIs, maintenance status, risks, and improvement recommendations.
- Drive continuous improvement by adopting best practices, training team members, and implementing productivity and quality enhancements.
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, Horticulture, Agriculture, or a relevant field.
Experience:+6 years of experience in golf course maintenance, turf management, or a related agronomy environment, including people management responsibilities.
Technical Skills:
Turf and agronomy programs, irrigation management, equipment and machinery management, chemical and pesticide handling practices, budget and resource planning, vendor management, reporting, and tournament course preparation.
Soft Skills:
Leadership, planning & organization, stakeholder management, problem solving, decision making, and attention to detail.
Core Competencies:
Customer Centricity
Operational Excellence
Teamwork & Communication
Commitment & Ownership
Leadership Competencies:
Adaptable
Courageous
Inspiring
Result-driven
Collaborative
Technical Competencies:
Golf Course Agronomy and Turf Management
Irrigation Systems Management
Pest and Disease Management
Equipment and Machinery Management
Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance
Budget Planning and Cost Control
Vendor and Contractor Management
Data Collection and Analysis
Stakeholder Management
Golf Tournament and Event Management