Golf Course Manager, Vista Ridge All Season Park

Summary of Position
Our client, Vista Ridge All Season Park (VRASP), is excited to announce they are recruiting for a Golf Course Manager, reporting to the Director of Operations for their facility in Fort McMurray, AB.
Vista Ridge offers a unique and professionally enriching work environment, distinct from the conventional ski hill experience. They offer both winter and summer recreational opportunities to the families and a safe place where they can learn and develop their outdoor recreational skills. Located just outside Fort McMurray, Alberta, Vista Ridge started in 1996 as a small ski hill with a T-Bar and a rope tow, but over the years, has transformed into a year-round operation, making Vista Ridge one of the region's most versatile facilities for outdoor recreation. Vista Ridge now includes an Aerial Park, a Mini Putt course and a brand new, 12-hole family style Golf Course with an Aqua Range and includes the first tube park in Alberta.
Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintain all grounds, including the Golf Course, lodge surroundings, arial park and aqua range.
• Oversee and assign staff to turf maintenance across the facility.
• Water & Irrigation planning, operation and management
• Supervise the planting of various turf grasses, trees and ornamental plants
• Maintain all equipment including mowers, tractors, atvs, work cards, hand tools and rental carts with detailed record keeping
• Train and supervise staff in the safe operation of all machinery.
• Create, manage and execute a schedule for groundskeeping including mowing, fertilizing, irrigation and herbicide application.
• Operate and maintain irrigation systems, water wells and pumps.
• Adhere to all regulations and safety codes that have applicable jurisdiction.
• Ensure the outside operations adhere to all Vista Ridge policies and procedures.
• Actively participate in health and safety program.
• Provide first aid coverage as needed.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Director of Operations.
• Off-season Duties: Assist the Mountain Manager in all aspects of the winter operation of the facility, including snowmaking, lift ops, and ice rink management.

Requirements:

• Experience in a supervisory or management position.
• 5+ years experience in a Golf Course environment.
• Knowledge of irrigation systems.
• Valid AB driver’s license
• Turf Management Diploma an asset
• Valid Alberta pesticide application license an asset.
• Will be required to work in fast paced environment in varying weather conditions.
• Standing and moving around for extended periods of time.
• Perform moderate lifting, carrying, pulling and/or pushing (i.e. more than 10 lbs/4.5 kg but less than 50lbs/23 kg) as required.

Amazing Work Perks

• Growth and development opportunities, both personal and professional.
• Discounts on food and beverage.
• Free use of year- round facilities at Vista Ridge, including Skiing, Golfing, Skating, Tubing, Arial Park.
• Private onsite accommodations OR a housing allowance.
• Cell phone allowance, and paid time off.

For further information or to apply directly, please contact: