Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

OM Internships; Gulf Stream (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Stream Golf Club seeks a motivated Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to join its agronomic leadership team. This newly created position focuses on maintenance scheduling and oversight of irrigation and chemical applications while supporting a collaborative management environment. Ideal for someone looking to grow within the golf course management industry.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with Club Match

10 PTO Days + 5 Sick Days

Continued Education Opportunities

Golfing Privileges

Qualifications

• Entry-level to 3 years of experience in golf course maintenance or related environment.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain Florida pesticide license.
• Willingness to take direction and grow in responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and schedule daily golf course maintenance operations.
• Serve as primary manager of irrigation or chemical application program.
• Train, supervise, and affirm staff in alignment with club culture.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Turf or Related Field

Tools

Computer Literacy (Excel, Word, Email)

Job description

Gulf Stream Golf Club is seeking a driven, team-oriented Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to join our agronomic leadership team. This is a newly created position due to departmental growth and an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to one of the most well-maintained courses in the country. The AGCS will take on substantial leadership responsibility within a clearly defined management structure, focusing on daily maintenance scheduling, irrigation management, or chemical/fertilizer applications.

Club Highlights:

• 2025 Maintenance Budget: $3,374,530
• Capital Budget: $2,000,000
• Total annual rounds: Approximately 17,000
• Total staff: 28 Full-Time Employees
• Typical work schedule:
  • In Season (Oct–May): M–Th: 5:30am–5:00pm; F: Off (if working weekend); Sat: 5:30–11:30am + PM rotation; Sun: One AGCS on duty. Every other weekend.
  • Off Season (June–Sept): M–F: 5:30am–4:00 or 5:00pm; Every third weekend for moisture management.
• Turf types:
  • Greens: TifEagle Bermuda
  • Tees, Fairways, Surrounds: Celebration Bermuda
  • Others: St. Augustine and Paspalum in select areas
• Future projects:
  • Extensive summer enhancement programs
  • Holistic drainage master planning following a coastal vulnerability study
  • Practice facility upgrades, regrassing, native area expansion, and irrigation replacements
  • Maintenance facility renovation planned for summer 2027
• Irrigation system: Toro
• Equipment: John Deere leased fleet (brand new October 2025)

Success Traits of Individual:

• Respectful and committed leader with a team-first mentality
• Organized, strategic, and detail-driven
• High work ethic and personal initiative
• Desires long-term growth within the industry
• Willing to learn and contribute to a high-performing management team

Initial Priorities of Position:

• Integrate into an experienced and collaborative management team
• Support course conditioning and maintenance through the busy summer season
• Learn and adapt to the scheduling, irrigation, or chemical responsibilities assigned
• Demonstrate initiative and commitment to the club's mission of excellence

Key Responsibilities, Knowledge, Skills, and Aptitude:

• Lead and schedule daily golf course maintenance operations
• Serve as primary manager of irrigation OR chemical application program
• Communicate effectively with Superintendent and team on all agronomic needs
• Scout turf health, analyze moisture data, identify and correct problem areas
• Train, supervise, affirm, and discipline staff in alignment with club culture
• Maintain records of chemical applications, irrigation water usage, and schedules
• Promote continuous improvement in maintenance practices and operational efficiency
• Represent Gulf Stream Golf Club professionally at all times

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in turf or related field preferred
• Entry-level to 3 years of experience in golf course maintenance or related environment
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain Florida pesticide license
• Strong computer literacy (Excel, Word, email)
• Highly organized with strong problem-solving skills
• Willingness to take direction and grow in responsibilities

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary: $70,000 - $75,000, DOE
• Bonus potential
• Health, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k) with club match
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 10 PTO days + 5 Sick Days
• Uniforms provided
• Telephone reimbursement
• Continued education opportunities
• Local & national association dues
• Golfing privileges

About Us:

Gulf Stream Golf Club, located in Gulf Stream, Florida, is a premier private club focused on providing unmatched course conditions and member experiences. With a culture centered on hard work, teamwork, and striving to be the best, our golf maintenance team continually enhances course playability while pursuing industry-leading standards. We value individuals who take initiative, demonstrate leadership, and are committed to professional growth.