Assistant Golf Course Superintendent Palm Beach FL

Pin Placements; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Pin Placements is seeking Assistant Golf Course Superintendents for opportunities across Palm Beach County and Southeast Florida. Work alongside the Golf Course Superintendent and agronomy leadership to execute daily maintenance, improve conditioning, and support renovation projects.

Strong candidates bring experience in golf course maintenance, turfgrass management, and irrigation, with a desire to lead crews and advance toward a Superintendent role.

Qualifications

• Experience in golf course maintenance, turfgrass management, agronomy, or related fields.
• A degree in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Science, Golf Course Management, or related field is preferred but not required.
• Experience with warm-season turfgrass, irrigation and water management, pesticide and fertilizer applications, crew leadership, and Florida growing conditions is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily golf course maintenance and course setup.
• Monitor turf health, moisture, disease, weeds, insects, and overall playing conditions.
• Assist with fertilizer and plant-protectant applications.
• Manage irrigation schedules, troubleshooting, and repairs.
• Support aerification, topdressing, verticutting, and other cultural practices.
• Assign work and provide direction to maintenance team members.
• Train employees on equipment operation, maintenance practices, and safety.
• Assist with renovation and improvement projects.
• Maintain application, maintenance, inventory, and agronomic records.
• Work with the Superintendent to execute the property's agronomic plan.

Job description

Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Palm Beach County, Florida | Full-Time

About the Opportunity

Pin Placements is recruiting for Assistant Golf Course Superintendent opportunities throughout Palm Beach County and Southeast Florida.

We are looking for motivated turf professionals interested in advancing their careers with high-quality private clubs, resorts, and golf operations throughout the region.

Palm Beach County is home to a significant concentration of premier golf facilities and provides an excellent environment for turf professionals looking to develop experience with warm-season turfgrass, year-round agronomic programs, irrigation and water management, and high standards for course conditioning and presentation.

Opportunities may be a fit for established Assistant Superintendents as well as AITs, Spray Technicians, Irrigation Technicians, Crew Leaders, and other experienced turf professionals ready for increased responsibility.

Qualified candidates will be introduced confidentially to appropriate opportunities based on their experience, career goals, and location preferences.

The Role

Assistant Superintendents work closely with the Golf Course Superintendent and agronomy leadership team to execute the daily maintenance and conditioning of the golf course.

Responsibilities may include:

• Coordinating daily golf course maintenance and course setup
• Monitoring turf health, moisture, disease, weeds, insects, and overall playing conditions
• Assisting with fertilizer and plant-protectant applications
• Managing irrigation schedules, troubleshooting, and repairs
• Supporting aerification, topdressing, verticutting, and other cultural practices
• Assigning work and providing direction to maintenance team members
• Training employees on equipment operation, maintenance practices, and safety
• Assisting with golf course renovation and improvement projects
• Maintaining application, maintenance, inventory, and agronomic records
• Working closely with the Superintendent to execute the property's agronomic plan
• Taking increased leadership responsibility as experience develops

Who We're Looking For

We are interested in candidates with experience in golf course maintenance, turfgrass management, agronomy, or related fields who want to continue developing their careers.

Strong candidates may currently be working as an:

• Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
• Second Assistant Superintendent
• Assistant-in-Training (AIT)
• Spray Technician
• Irrigation Technician
• Crew Leader
• Senior Golf Course Maintenance Technician

A degree in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Science, Golf Course Management, or a related field is preferred but not required for every opportunity.

Experience with warm-season turfgrass, irrigation and water management, pesticide and fertilizer applications, crew leadership, and Florida growing conditions is particularly valuable.

What Makes a Strong Candidate

We're looking for turf professionals who are:

• Passionate about golf course conditioning and agronomy
• Dependable and willing to lead from the field
• Observant and detail-oriented
• Comfortable taking ownership and making decisions
• Strong communicators and teammates
• Interested in continued professional development
• Working toward becoming a Golf Course Superintendent

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation and benefits vary by opportunity and are based on experience, qualifications, and the individual property.

Specific compensation, benefits, schedule, and property information will be discussed with qualified candidates before they are presented for an opportunity.

Confidential Career Search

Pin Placements specializes in permanent placement within the golf course management and turf industry.

Whether you're actively looking for your next position or simply interested in hearing about opportunities that could advance your career, we welcome confidential conversations with qualified turf professionals.

All candidate inquiries are confidential.