POSITION: Golf Course Superintendent
DEPARTMENT: Golf Maintenance
STATUS OF POSITION: Salaried – Year Round
LOCATION: Muskoka Bay Resort, Gravenhurst Ontario

WHO WE ARE:

Muskoka Bay Resort redefines what it means to play and stay; to relax and live. Our resorts feature spectacular views year-round through every season. This magnificent, immersive experience is rooted in preservation and care. The pillar behind the country’s most picturesque area is our passion — Our Team.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Golf Course Superintendent is a member of the Executive Leadership team and is responsible for the overall maintenance and management of the entire Resort property. This includes the golf course, practice facility, clubhouse landscape areas, and all other outdoor spaces. This position involves oversight of all aspects of turfgrass management, irrigation, landscaping, equipment and facility maintenance, snow removal, property grounds and surrounding outdoor areas of the Resort. The person in this role will work closely with the rest of the leadership team to deliver an exceptional golf and outdoor experience to Muskoka Bay Resort guests.
This is a year-round position that will shift from the golf course and grounds to maintaining and preserving the outdoor facilities and amenities available for the winter season. The individual will lead, educate, and foster an environment for continuous learning and improvement.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Manage the agronomics of the bentgrass playing surfaces based on 20,000+ rounds in a 6-month season to world class standards
• Develop and maintain a chemical application program in keeping with agronomic needs and within local and regional regulations. Maintaining detailed IPM chemical application log as required by law.
• Horticultural knowledge to be responsible for all decorative plants, shrubs, and trees on the property, both on the golf course and clubhouse grounds and resort areas.
• Care for the non-golf property to the highest standards agreed upon by the General Manager
• Effectively operate and maintain the irrigation system.
• Supervise the maintenance and repair of golf course equipment, including mowers, tractors, and other turf/construction tools.
• Identify and implement practices for protecting the Muskoka environment and natural resources while also ensuring agreed upon golf course conditions.

The following responsibilities align with the competencies outlined above and are crucial for ensuring Muskoka Bay’s continued success and guest satisfaction. The Superintendent must be able to lead collaboratively, innovate strategically, and manage the club’s grounds while maintaining a strong focus on sustainability while overseeing day-to-day operations.