Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Lexington Country Club; Fort Myers, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lexington Country Club in Fort Myers is seeking an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to lead the maintenance staff and manage turf health. The role encompasses overseeing pesticide and fertilizer application, irrigation management, and ensuring effective team performance.

Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in golf course maintenance. This position offers opportunities for professional development within the organization.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience applying fertilizers and pesticides on golf courses.
• 3-5 years of managing golf course maintenance staff.
• Experience in equipment operation and landscaping.

Responsibilities

• Assist with scheduling, performance reviews, and safety training.
• Calibration and application of fertilizers and pesticides.
• Monitor disease and pest populations.

Skills

Pesticide application

Fertilizer application

Irrigation management

Team leadership

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Turfgrass Management or horticultural related study

Tools

Hand sprayers

Push spreaders

Boom spray rig

Job description

Description

Lexington Country Club in Fort Myers is currently seeking a dedicated and skilled individual to join our team as an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent.

Along with the responsibilities of leading the golf course maintenance staff in performance and productivity, proper pesticide and fertilizer application, and irrigation management, this position will give a great opportunity to develop further in the organization. As the assistant, your commitment to managing turf health under the leadership of the Golf Course Superintendent will require the following:

Responsibilities

• Assist with scheduling, performance reviews, and safety training
• Calibration and application of fertilizers and pesticides with hand sprayers, push spreaders and a boom spray rig
• Monitor disease and pest populations
• Daily record keeping of all product inventory and usage
• Practice conscious cost control measures on all product inventory
• Protect natural environments, the golf course, and all other areas maintained, by implementing best management practices

Leadership

• Provide positive support, direction, and leadership for the team
• Enthusiasm for training and coaching
• Communicate effectively for team coordination and guest interactions

Equipment Safety and Maintenance

• Dedication to safely operate and maintain all equipment used to perform daily tasks

Licensing

• Commercial Applicator-Ornamental & Turf
• Florida Golf Course Best Management Practices Certification
• Green Industries Best Management Practices Certification

Education

• Turfgrass Management, horticultural, or related study is preferred.
• Minimum of High School diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

• 3 to 5 years applying fertilizers and pesticides on golf courses
• 3 to 5 years of managing golf course maintenance staff
• Golf course maintenance, equipment operation, and landscaping
• Attention to detail
• Effective Communication
• Skills and coordination

At Lexington Country Club, we take pride in providing our members with a top-notch golfing experience. Join our team and contribute to the beauty and functionality of our golf course. We look forward to reviewing your application and discussing this opportunity further with qualified candidates.