Assistant Superintendent

Make Golf Your Career; Celebration (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Make Golf Your Career is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to oversee day-to-day golf course operations in Celebration, FL. The role focuses on irrigation, fertigation, pesticide management, and employee supervision under the Golf Course Superintendent.

Ideal candidates bring Turf Grass Management education and 1–3 years of course maintenance experience, with licensing goals including a NC pesticide license within six months and a valid driver license.

Qualifications

• Valid driver license required.
• Two-year certificate, associate or bachelor's degree in Turf Grass Management or related field preferred.
• Ability to obtain NC pesticide license within six months of employment.
• 1-3 years golf course maintenance experience.
• Ability to work scheduled holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Golf Course Superintendent to supervise, schedule and train a staff of full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees.
• Supervise maintenance work and staff to achieve efficient utilization of workers and equipment while being accountable for finished results.
• Coordinate with the superintendent in the planning, scheduling, and implementation of maintenance practices and projects.
• Apply fertilizers and plant protectants, including calibrating sprayers and spreaders, and record all applications while ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Perform irrigation scheduling and make basic irrigation repairs.
• Perform basic mowing tasks and cultural practices when needed.
• Safely operate golf course equipment including carts, mowers, rollers, rakes, loaders, and automobiles.
• Maintain awareness and communication of changing course conditions, recognizing problems and maintenance needs with the Superintendent.

Skills

Driver license

Education

Turf Grass Management degree

Job description

Overview

The Assistant Superintendent works with all aspects of the day-to-day operation of the golf course. The role is expected to observe golf course conditions and make suggestions or observations known to the Golf Course Superintendent. This position works in all facets of golf course management with an emphasis on irrigation, fertilizer/pesticide, and employee management under the supervision of the Golf Course Superintendent. The ideal candidate possesses practical knowledge in golf course landscape maintenance for greens, tees, and fairways; fertilizers, herbicides and pest control methods; drainage control methods; and irrigation systems including pumps and automatic controls.

Experience Required

• Valid driver license.
• Two-year certificate, associate degree or bachelor's degree in Turf Grass Management or related field preferred.
• Ability to obtain NC pesticide license within six (6) months of employment.
• 1-3 years golf course maintenance experience.
• Ability to work scheduled holidays and weekends.

Essential Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Golf Course Superintendent to supervise, schedule and train a staff of full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees.
• Supervise maintenance work and staff to achieve efficient utilization of workers and equipment while being accountable for finished results.
• Coordinate with the superintendent in the planning, scheduling, and implementation of maintenance practices and projects.
• Apply fertilizers and plant protectants, including calibrating sprayers and spreaders, and record all applications while ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Perform irrigation scheduling and make basic irrigation repairs.
• Perform basic mowing tasks and cultural practices when needed.
• Safely operate golf course equipment including carts, mowers, rollers, rakes, loaders, and automobiles.
• Maintain awareness and communication of changing course conditions, recognizing problems and maintenance needs with the Superintendent.