Great Blue Resorts owns and operates 10 private resort lakefront properties located throughout Ontario’s cottage country. These properties offer outright ownership of beautiful pre-manufactured seasonal recreational cottages. Our resorts have full facilities including community areas, swimming pools, splash pads, multi-sports courts, playgrounds and beaches.

Job Description About us Bellmere Winds Golf Resort is located on the north shore of Rice Lake in Keene, Ontario near Peterborough and offers stunning views from each hole. The Fairways and Greens are excellent for all skill levels; with the tee blocks positioned to suit both the novice and scratch handicapper. The front nine plays very similar to a links style course of Scotland and one can easily compare the amazing Rice Lake vistas with those stunning views from along the Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond. The back nine is more forgiving with a fabulous elevated 10th hole and the 11th and 12th playing along the lake side resort.

We are supportive, collaborative, and professional, and our goal is to Provide a great vacation experience for our customers and a great place to work that is engaging and exciting!.

Our Work Environment Includes

• Lively atmosphere
• Company perks
• Wellness programs
• Regular social events

The Golf Superintendent is responsible for developing a dedicated team to assist in providing our customers with an excellent quality golf course. Reporting to the General Manager, the Superintendent will be a proven leader in the industry and will have a successful track record in the areas of turf grass management and all aspects of the golf course property and surrounding areas, financial management and human resource management.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive Salary and Bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits program including dental, vision, extended medical, accidental death and disability and critical illness insurance
• On-going Training and Support
• Generous vacation time

Skills

• Knowledge and experience of golf course operation
• Extensive knowledge of equipment, materials, and supplies used in golf course grounds maintenance
• Advanced knowledge of agronomy and turf grass management
• Possess expert knowledge of golf course watering principles and practices
• Possess excellent management skills including communication, financial management and people management
• A thorough understanding of the game of golf
• Knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and Operational Health and Safety (OHS) practices
• Ability to carry out and communicate to others detailed, written or verbal instructions, as well as to retrieve information from technical courses

Certifications and Associations

• First Aid and (CPR) certification
• A minimum of 3 years on-course experience in all facets of turf management and a degree or diploma in turf grass management
• Pesticide Applicator  certification
• Valid driver’s license
• Member of Golf Course Superintendent Association of Canada

Responsibilities

• Promote player satisfaction through quality maintenance and communications
• Establishing, promoting and enforcing safety practices in accordance with local, provincial and federal regulations and ensuring personal protective equipment is worn as prescribed and required
• Plan and coordinate all maintenance and project work on the golf course to ensure a high standard
• Prepare and maintain annual budget for the maintenance and capital improvement of the golf course
• Participate in weekly, monthly and long-term planning meetings, and meets with General Manager, Property Manager and Golf Professional weekly
• Perform all functions within the departmental operating budget
• Ensure performance of all functions and routine golf course maintenance activities and have a strong understanding and continue to expand in turf grass culture, course conditioning, course construction and reconstruction, and up to date rules of golf, the proper use of fertilizers and pesticides as well as staying up to date on new golf course equipment, including irrigation equipment
• Ability to visually inspect golf course conditions and report findings
• Orientates crewmembers to obtain a thorough understanding of their job classification, objectives and duties and works with key staff members to constantly improve the golf course, club grounds, maintenance facility and compound, plus all safety programs
• This job description does not state or imply that the above duties and responsibilities are the only duties associated with this position. An employee holding this position may be required to perform other, on the job-related duties as requested.

If you are looking for an opportunity to expand your wings, take charge, be accountable, provide results and work with some exceptional industry experts, in a beautiful lakefront property environment, then this may be the right career for you! Bellmere Winds Golf Resort is a property owned and managed by Great Blue Resorts.

Great Blue Resorts is committed to employment equality regardless of national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability. Great Blue Resorts welcomes and encourages applications from disabilities candidates. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From $70,000.00 per year

Great Blue Resorts is committed to employment equity regardless of national or ethnic origin, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability. Great Blue Resorts welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.