GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT

WHAT THEY DO

• Golf superintendents take care of the golf course grounds.

JOB DESCRIPTIONS

• Golf course superintendents usually work outdoors from 6am to sunset
• Also work inside to manage food, drinks, and other necessities for club house

DUTIES

• Mowing greens, fairways and roughs
• Rake bunkers (sand traps)
• Manage clubhouse food and drinks

QUALIFICATION

• Mangers need a bachelors degree in business administration, hotel and restaurant management, or some other related field
• Need a high school diploma

Salary

• The median salary for a golf course manager is $45,623

WORK HOURS

• Usually work from morning to night (weather permiting)

COLLEGE

• Need to attend Business school
• Some courses you would need to take would be restaurant and hotel management, and business administration

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Need to Use arms and legs for long periods of time
• Mostly stand or sit for long periods of time
• Need to stay awake during work

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must be able to hold heavy objects
• Must be able to see objects a few feet in front of them

EMPLOYMENT

• Every golf course in the U.S and abroad has a golf course manager