How much does a Golf Superintendent make in Smyrna, DE? The average Golf Superintendent salary in Smyrna, DE is $82,658 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $69,284 and $99,523. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Golf Superintendent Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Golf Superintendent Salary $57,109 Smyrna,DE February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Golf Superintendent Salary $69,284 Smyrna,DE February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Golf Superintendent Salary $82,658 Smyrna,DE February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Golf Superintendent Salary $99,523 Smyrna,DE February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Golf Superintendent Salary $114,878 Smyrna,DE February 26, 2024
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Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Scheduling: Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.

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Asset Management: Asset management refers to systematic approach to the governance and realization of value from the things that a group or entity is responsible for, over their whole life cycles. It may apply both to tangible assets (physical objects such as buildings or equipment) and to intangible assets (such as human capital, intellectual property, goodwill and/or financial assets). Asset management is a systematic process of developing, operating, maintaining, upgrading, and disposing of assets in the most cost-effective manner (including all costs, risks and performance attributes). The term is commonly used in the financial sector to describe people and companies who manage investments on behalf of others. Those include, for example, investment managers that manage the assets of a pension fund. It is also increasingly used in both the business world and public infrastructure sectors to ensure a coordinated approach to the optimization of costs, risks, service/performance and sustainability.

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Preventative Maintenance: Developing and implementing maintenance strategies to increase equipment life expectancy and avoid unplanned downtime.

Scheduling 8.95%
Asset Management 1.82%
Preventative Maintenance 1.3%
Others 87.93%

Job Description for Golf Superintendent

Golf Superintendent is responsible for overall maintenance and care of the golf course, including turf/grass management, irrigation, and chemical applications (e.g., fertilizer, pesticides) to ensure quality playing conditions. Oversees continued development of golf course during golf season to improve playing conditions and maintenance of course during off-season. Being a Golf Superintendent manage purchasing, replenishment, and inventory of all materials, supplies, and equipment used to maintain golf course. Liaises with the Head Golf Professional on any issues related to golf course operations and maintenance. Additionally, Golf Superintendent typically requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a golf course general manager. The Golf Superintendent manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Golf Superintendent typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Golf Superintendent salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Golf Superintendent, the highest Golf Superintendent salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Golf Superintendent salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Golf Superintendent salary is in Miami, FL, where the Golf Superintendent salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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About Smyrna, Delaware    Smyrna is a town in Kent and New Castle counties in the U.S. state of Delaware. It is part of the Dover, Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area. Accor....More

Smyrna, Delaware  area prices were up 1.0% from a year ago    View the Cost of Living in Smyrna, Delaware

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