Golf Course Superintendent

La Costa Resort and Spa

Nestled among the beautiful coastal foothills of Carlsbad, CA, Omni La Costa Resort & Spa is honored as the #1 Wellness Spa by Spa magazine. Omni La Costa's acclaimed restaurants present an updated take on locally inspired cuisine and culinary delights. Steps from your door, world-class accommodations, championship golf and tennis, eight pools and more anxiously wait to welcome your arrival.

Omni La Costa associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, Omni La Costa may be your perfect match.

The Golf Course Superintendent is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and management of the golf course. The GCS will coordinate the operation with the Director of Agronomy.

Create, implement, and execute a global maintenance plan and budget for the golf course operation.
• Coordinate and oversee all golf course construction and renovation projects along with the Director of Agronomy.
• Develop a long-term property improvement plan (PIP) to include a forecast of all capital requirements of the course, equipment, and maintenance facility.
• Oversee the procurement, maintenance, operation and utilization of all maintenance equipment and supplies.
• Oversee the process of Interviewing, hiring, counseling, training, and disciplining all golf course maintenance associates in coordination with Human Resources.
• Protect the company's interest by an awareness of and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations including property and company policies.
• Work closely with the Director of Agronomy to coordinate course scheduling and utilization along with the implementation of cultural programs that have a guest impact.
• Attend staff meetings, manager meetings and meet with members as required.

• Experience in all phases of golf course management and turf culture along with a working knowledge of course renovation and construction.

• Must have a minimum of two-year certificate or A.S. from a recognized turf grass program. Must have or be able to obtain within 3 months of starting position a California State Qualifying Applicator's Certificate (QAC).

• High degree of administrative and executive ability including effective written and oral communication skills and computer proficiency.
• Thorough understanding of the proper use of fertilizers and their application
• Requires administrative and executive ability, especially in terms of problem solving and decision making.
• Requires knowledge of current federal, state, and local laws and regulations affecting the management of golf course operations - including but not limited to, employment, safety and environmental standards and laws and regulations.
• Requires participation in continuing education opportunities such as seminars, workshops, correspondence courses, field days and trade shows.
• Thorough understanding of the proper irrigation of turf as it relates to turf health and course conditioning.
• Ability to prepare the golf course for play according to the rules of golf.
• Valid Driver's license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Salary Range: $95,000.00 - $105,000.00

The pay scale provided is a range that Omni Hotels & Resorts reasonably expects to pay. Actual compensation offered may fluctuate based on a candidate's qualifications and/or experience.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity employer - vets/disability. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster and the following link is the OFCCP's Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement

If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to applicationassistance@omnihotels.com.