Assistant Golf Course Superintendent - Lead Turf Performance

Genesis Distribution; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GCSAA dues allowance

PTO and holidays

Golf privileges and uniform allowance

Job summary

Genesis Distribution in Ocala, Florida, is seeking an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to lead daily maintenance, oversee greens, tees, and fairways, and support the Director of Agronomy.

The role demands hands-on leadership, strong agronomic knowledge of warm-season turfgrass, and the ability to manage irrigation, fertilizers, pests, and compliance with OSHA and environmental rules.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Turfgrass Management, Horticulture, Plant/Soil Science, or related field highly preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of progressive golf course maintenance experience, ideally with supervisory or spray technician experience.
• Strong foundational knowledge of warm-season turfgrass agronomics, soil chemistry, plant nutrition, and disease identification.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and ability to obtain Florida Pesticide Applicator’s License within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Agronomic Execution: Assist in planning and implementing advanced turf care programs, including calibrated fertilizer, soil conditioner, and pesticide applications.
• Daily Operations: Supervise, train, and motivate the grounds crew to ensure daily course setup, mowing, and hazard maintenance meet peak aesthetic and playing standards.
• Water Management: Monitor and maintain irrigation systems, scheduling, troubleshooting, and managing drainage and moisture levels.
• Pest & Disease Control: Routinely scout the course for weeds, pests, and disease, prescribing and managing corrective actions safely and effectively.
• Record Keeping & Compliance: Maintain accurate logs for chemical applications, weather data, inventory, and safety compliance according to OSHA and local environmental regulations.

Skills

Communication

Team leadership

Computer skills

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Turfgrass Management, Horticulture, Plant/Soil Science, or related field

Tools

Irrigation system controls

Job description

Genesis Distribution in Ocala, Florida, is seeking an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to lead daily maintenance, oversee greens, tees, and fairways, and support the Director of Agronomy.

The role demands hands-on leadership, strong agronomic knowledge of warm-season turfgrass, and the ability to manage irrigation, fertilizers, pests, and compliance with OSHA and environmental rules.