Golf Course Superintendent

Details - Hospitality, Sports, Leisure; Ragusa; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

DETAILS – Hospitality, Sports & Leisure oversees Golf Course operations and agronomic management for courses in Sicily, including the Costa Ragusa destination. The Golf Course Superintendent will maintain greens, fairways, bunkers, and related surfaces to world‑class standards and lead the turf team through construction to steady operation.

English fluency is required, Italian is an advantage. A technical degree in agronomy or related field and 3+ years on high‑quality courses are expected, with

Qualifications

• Must have a technical diploma or degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, Turfgrass Management, or a related field.
• Proven leadership and team management experience on quality golf courses.
• Fluency in English; Italian language is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all playing surfaces (greens, fairways, tees, bunkers, roughs) to the highest quality standards
• Implement and manage turf care programs, including fertilization, irrigation, and pest control
• Ensure efficient water use and environmentally responsible maintenance practices
• Support golf course construction, grow-in, and turf establishment phases
• Oversee irrigation installation, soil preparation, and agronomic planning during development
• Ensure smooth transition from construction to full operational maintenance
• Build, recruit, train, and lead the maintenance team from the ground up
• Define work procedures, schedules, and operational standards
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• Oversee maintenance and operation of all course machinery and equipment
• Manage inventory of materials, chemicals, and maintenance supplies
• Support budgeting and cost control for maintenance operations
• Implement sustainable turf management practices aligned with environmental policies
• Monitor and adopt new technologies and modern agronomic techniques
• Work closely with the General Manager and management team on course conditions and operational needs
• Coordinate with golf operations to ensure optimal playing conditions and player experience
• Support procurement of machinery, irrigation systems, and agronomic inputs

Skills

Leadership

Turf management

Irrigation systems

Pest control

Sustainability practices

Team management

Problem-solving

English fluency

Education

Technical diploma or degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, Turfgrass Management, or related field

Job description

DETAILS – Hospitality, Sports & Leisure is the platform responsible for managing Arrow Global’s Hospitality, Sports & Leisure assets in Portugal. It currently overlooks several hotel units located in Vilamoura, Carvoeiro, Lagos, Albufeira and Madeira, as well as the largest golf portfolio in Portugal, including the golf courses in Vilamoura, PGA Aroeira Lisboa, Palmares and Vale Pisão. Internationally, DETAILS also manages two golf courses in Sicily, integrated within the Costa Ragusa destination. In addition, it is responsible for the management of the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre.

Golf Course Superintendent is responsible for the maintenance and agronomic management of all playing surfaces, ensuring world-class course conditions in line with international standards. The role also oversees the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of maintenance practices, supporting both the construction/grow-in phase and long-term operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain all playing surfaces (greens, fairways, tees, bunkers, roughs) to the highest quality standards
• Implement and manage turf care programs, including fertilization, irrigation, and pest control
• Ensure efficient water use and environmentally responsible maintenance practices
• Support golf course construction, grow-in, and turf establishment phases
• Oversee irrigation installation, soil preparation, and agronomic planning during development
• Ensure smooth transition from construction to full operational maintenance
• Build, recruit, train, and lead the maintenance team from the ground up
• Define work procedures, schedules, and operational standards
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• Oversee maintenance and operation of all course machinery and equipment
• Manage inventory of materials, chemicals, and maintenance supplies
• Support budgeting and cost control for maintenance operations
• Implement sustainable turf management practices aligned with environmental policies
• Monitor and adopt new technologies and modern agronomic techniques
• Work closely with the General Manager and management team on course conditions and operational needs
• Coordinate with golf operations to ensure optimal playing conditions and player experience
• Support procurement of machinery, irrigation systems, and agronomic inputs

Key Qualifications:

• Technical diploma or degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, Turfgrass Management, or related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role on high-quality golf courses
• Strong knowledge of turf management, irrigation systems, pest control, and sustainability practices
• Proven leadership and team management skills with a focus on quality and efficiency
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Fluency in English; Italian is an advantage