Assistant Superintendent at The Third Golf Course - Watersound Club

Watersound Club; Panama City Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The St. Joe Company/St. Joe Resort Operations is seeking a Golf Course Assistant Superintendent in Florida to lead the maintenance of the golf course, including tees, greens, fairways, and bunkers, while supervising equipment and staff.

The role emphasizes pest and disease prevention, irrigation monitoring, and compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have an associate degree in turf management (preferred) and at least five years' turf care experience, with strong English communication

Qualifications

• Associates degree in turf management preferred.
• At least five years of turf care experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write and speak basic English.
• Ability to communicate with guests about job-related needs.

Responsibilities

• Directs and participates in maintenance of tees, greens, fairways, bunkers, cart paths and rough.
• Supervises maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Promotes player satisfaction through quality maintenance and clear communications.
• Assist Superintendent with personnel matters such as wages, reviews, warnings, and terminations.
• Ensures course remains free of pests and disease, monitors irrigation.
• Oversees daily operations of maintenance crew; schedules tasks and supervises.

Skills

Detail oriented

Team leadership

Guest interaction

Pesticide knowledge

Irrigation understanding

Education

Associates degree in turf management

5+ years turf care experience

English communication

Tools

Lawn equipment operation

Pesticide label reading

Job description

The role of Golf Course Assistant Superintendent directs and participates in the maintenance of every aspect of the golf course, including tees, greens, fairways, bunkers, cart paths and the rough, as well as supervises the maintenance and repair of motorized and other mechanical equipment. Additionally, this position is responsible for ensuring the course remains free of pest infestations or disease outbreaks.

Primary Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Completes frequent disease scouting
• Completes frequent irrigation monitoring
• Help promote player satisfaction through quality maintenance and communications
• Assist the Golf Course Superintendent with recommendations with personnel matters such as wages, reviews, warnings, and terminations
• Oversees the cleanliness of the golf course and club grounds
• Helps operate this department within all company, county, state and federal regulations and guidelines
• Monitor and maintain irrigation systems
• Help schedule and supervise the daily operations of the maintenance crew
• Apply the proper application of pesticides and fertilizers
• All other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• Associates degree in turf management preferred
• At least five years' experience in turf care preferred
• Sufficient education and literacy needed to identify and read product labels and to communicate with guests about job-related needs
• Ability to read write and speak, and communicate in basic English

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Detail oriented and thorough
• Ability to perform consistent work to the highest of standards
• Ability to interact with guests in a pleasant friendly way
• Ability to remain discreet and respect the privacy of guests
• Knowledge of pesticide use
• Intensive knowledge of irrigation, pest/ disease monitoring
• Ability to lead a team efficiently and effectively

Physical Demands

• Standing and walking for extended periods
• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching to perform grounds work
• Lifting, pushing, and pulling materials, tools, and equipment up to 50lbs
• Ability to operate equipment, including but not limited to mowers, utility vehicles, blowers, trimmers and other grounds machinery

Working Conditions

• Ability to work in a variety of outside conditions for a long period of time
• Exposure to dust, dirt, pollen, grass, and landscaping chemicals and fertilizers
• Work performed on uneven terrain such as hills, sand, rocks, or rough ground
• Occasional indoor tasks for equipment storage or maintenance

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not an exclusive list of all duties and responsibilities. The St. Joe Company/St. Joe Resort Operations reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs.