There is a massive share of responsibilities handled by a golf course superintendent. No golf course without assigning a post of superintendent handling the most critical areas in a golf course. Especially if the facility is new, this year is even more crucial for the most expected period of growth.
Right from handling the design to regular Golf course maintenance equipment, everything comes under the umbrella of these tasks. These responsibilities can be as detailed as one might think.
The role of the superintendent in budgeting
Budgeting cannot be avoided for any golf course to be successful in the long term. If there is no budgeting, the golf course can only depend on coincidence. Planning in advance on how much to spend in each area in the year is a professional decision. The superintendent is expected to be proficient in making these critical decisions. So, let's take a look at all the responsibilities of the superintendent.
Controlling the performance of the golf course
The standard performance is always set in the beginning. Once the year is complete, actual performance is measured and compared with the standards set in the beginning. Then comes the comparison. The superintendent finds each and every reason a shortage of the actual performance and then implements the corrective measures. This measurement can be monthly, yearly or even daily.
Non-core expenses
Every Golf course does some expenditure on direct and indirect activities. While the main focus should be on the core activities, the superintendent also looks to maximize return on investment in the non-core activities. Non-core finances include selling an asset, purchasing shares, etc.
Purchasing and preserving
When it comes to Turf equipment, land, workforce and the combination of all these factors of input, the superintendent has to devise a plan. Changing and preserving each and every equipment need some advanced research. For example, protecting and caring for the assets to minimize their depreciation, giving enough salary to the workers, preserving the greens for long term etc. everything comes under the responsibilities of the superintendent.
Implementing procedures and policies
Every Golf course works under certain principles that require a person who has devised them. The superintendent is responsible for accounting and implementing all these procedures and policies to maintain discipline in the operations of the golf course. Then comes the internal control that is a result of these procedures.
Inventory control and management
There are qualitative and quantitative techniques to manage the inventory of a golf course. Anything in excess or shortage should be noted down by the superintendent immediately, and then the required material should be ordered. For example, observing if the golf course equipment needs repair or replacement is the duty of the superintendent. This is where the experience and technical knowledge comes into play.
The payroll cost responsibility
The superintendent is responsible for assigning salaries and wages to the workforce. Anything in excess and shortage should be again noted very carefully according to the delegated tasks. Every technical knowledge including departmental payroll summary, the leaderboard, the yearly analysis etc. should be considered before assigning the next departmental payroll cost. For example, if a department has excelled in its assigned tasks, increase the budget for payroll.
Daily motivation and communication
As every golf course is run by its employees, daily motivation and communication by the superintendent to his subordinates is very essential. No one can work without a regular push towards the organizational goal. The superintendent must motivate his subordinates every level in the golf course.
To sum up the responsibilities, only one person can not take care of everything so some of the tasks can be delegated. However, some critical areas like turf equipment preservation, human resource management, and handling the playing field need an exclusive focus from the top management.
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