Paul Sibley
Northglenn
Summary
Golf Course Superintendent with a proven track record at the City of Westminster, excelling in turfgrass management and project leadership. Emphasis in soil fertility and integrated pest management, successfully implements sustainable practices that enhanced course aesthetics and playability while effectively managing budgets and leading teams to achieve operational excellence.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Golf Course Superintendent
City of Westminster - Walnut Creek Golf Preserve
06.2013 - Current
- Support irrigation system management by monitoring schedules and adjusting settings as needed.
- Engaged in soil testing procedures to understand nutrient needs and enhance course conditions.
- Maintain records of maintenance activities to track labor costs.
- Direct special projects as needed for course improvements.
- Managed purchasing of supplies such as ferilizers, chemicals and seed.
- Oversee safe handling of all hazardous materials used in grounds maintenance.
- Oversee inventory management to maintain adequate supplies while minimizing waste to reduce operational costs effectively.
- Proactively address potential drainage issues by developing an effective drainage plan that ensured optimal course playability.
- Supervise renovation projects to improve golf course aesthetics and playability, including bunker renovations, tee box leveling, irrigation renovation, and pond renovation.
- Participate in training sessions focused on best practices for sustainable golf course management.
- Implement an integrated pest management program that maintains turf health without compromising environmental integrity.
- Evaluate employee performance regularly, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Developed comprehensive fertility programs, resulting in healthy and resilient turfgrass.
- Monitor budget expenditures to ensure fiscal responsibility while maintaining high-quality playing surfaces throughout the facility.
Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
City of Westminster - Walnut Creek Golf Preserve
10.1998 - 06.2013
- Assisted in daily maintenance of golf course grounds, ensuring optimal turf health and aesthetics.
- Supported irrigation system management by monitoring schedules and adjusting settings as needed.
- Collaborated with team members to identify areas requiring care and develop improvement plans.
- Supervise pesticide applications, calibration and operation of pesticide application equipment.
- Maintained Chemical application records to ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Observed pest control measures, learning safe application techniques to protect plant health.
- Collaborate with the Golf Course Superintendent on strategic planning for seasonal agronomic practices.
- Train and mentor grounds crew staff on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with the Golf Course Superintendent to develop long-term improvement plans for the facility.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of golf course renovation projects, resulting in improved playability and guest satisfaction.
- Delegated tasks to workers daily, taking into account personal skill levels, daily targets and necessary condition adaptations.
- Trained new employees in proper equipment usage, maintenance techniques, and safety procedures for seamless integration into the team environment.
Education
Pest Management Certification - Pesticide Management
Leeward Community College
Pearl City, HI11-1989
No Degree - Accounting
University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO01-1988
No Degree - Accounting Business Management
Whitworth College
Spokane, WA01-1987
Skills
- Leading teams
- Soil fertility management
- Administering budgets
- Integrated pest management
- Managing projects
- Environmental compliance
- Course renovation planning
- Recruiting staff
- Water conservation practices
- Turfgrass management
- Decision-making
- Employee supervision
- Schedule management
- Staff training
Accomplishments
- RMGCSA Board of Director 6 years. President of association in 2022.
- GCSAA member 22 years, current class A member.
- RMEGI Trustee 3 years. Currently serving as Secretary Treasurer.
- Project Manager of new irrigation system and pond renovation
- Demonstrate and utilize knowledge of methods, materials, equipment and operating procedures utilized in golf course maintenance; including turf disease control, agronomy, fertilizers, pest control, and irrigations distribution systems.
- Demonstrate a high degree of administrative and executive ability, strong interpersonal and project management skills, skilled in the operation and maintenance of equipment, tools and computers used in the operations of the golf course.
- Supervise the maintenance and repair of construction and maintenance equipment.
- Inspect work in progress for conformance to standards, manage a golf course program budget; including expenditure planning, monitoring, and justifications.
- Interview, hire, train, direct and supervise all golf course maintenance employees.
- Keep accurate and complete records on payroll, inventory, weather data, maintenance, pesticide applications, and inventory control.
Affiliations
- Golf Course Superintendents Association
- Rocky Mountain Golf Course Superintendents Association
- Rocky Mountain Environmental Golf Institute
Certification
- GCSAA Class A certification
- RMGCSA Class A certification
- Colorado Dept. of Ag. Qualified Supervisor Pesticide License.
Timeline
Golf Course Superintendent
City of Westminster - Walnut Creek Golf Preserve
06.2013 - Current
Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
City of Westminster - Walnut Creek Golf Preserve
10.1998 - 06.2013
Pest Management Certification - Pesticide Management
Leeward Community College
No Degree - Accounting
University of Colorado At Boulder
No Degree - Accounting Business Management
Whitworth College