Golf Course Foreman: Lead Maintenance & Team

American Golf Corporation; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

American Golf Corporation is seeking a Foreman to lead daily golf course maintenance, ensure top course conditions, and support the Superintendent and Agronomy Director. This role balances hands-on work with team leadership to deliver exceptional play experiences for members and guests.

The Foreman will mentor staff, oversee safety, irrigation, and maintenance programs, and coordinate daily tasks to uphold American Golf’s standards across our courses in Florida.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of golf course maintenance experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous leadership, crew lead, or Foreman experience preferred.
• Ability to operate golf course maintenance equipment, including mowers, tractors, utility vehicles, and sprayers.
• State Pesticide Applicator License preferred, or the ability to obtain and maintain one as required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to train, coach, and motivate maintenance staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse workforce; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred but not required.
• Technical aptitude and willingness to learn evolving equipment, irrigation systems, and agronomic practices.
• Team-oriented mindset with strong reliability, adaptability, and attention to detail.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute daily golf course maintenance operations.
• Lead, train, and mentor the maintenance team, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to American Golf quality standards.
• Assist with scheduling work assignments and monitoring crew productivity while maintaining accountability for daily course presentation.
• Provide hands-on training in golf course maintenance practices, equipment operation, irrigation, chemical safety, and company procedures.
• Maintain course accessibility, playability, and visual standards through mowing, edging, trimming, bunker maintenance, sod installation, planting, landscape care, and other agronomic practices.
• Assist with irrigation system operation, fertilization, pesticide applications, weed control, drainage, cultivation, and pest management in accordance with agronomic plans, label requirements, and safety regulations.
• Operate, inspect, maintain, and safely use golf course maintenance equipment, including mowers, tractors, utility vehicles, sprayers, and other specialized equipment.
• Monitor course conditions and communicate turf, irrigation, equipment, or facility concerns to Agronomy leadership.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized maintenance facility while promoting safe work practices and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Support bilingual communication and training within the maintenance team as needed.
• May serve as acting supervisor during weekends or in the absence of the Superintendent.
• Implement and support all American Golf operational standards, safety initiatives, and agronomic programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Mowers

Tractors

Sprayers

Irrigation equipment

Job description

American Golf Corporation is seeking a Foreman to lead daily golf course maintenance, ensure top course conditions, and support the Superintendent and Agronomy Director. This role balances hands-on work with team leadership to deliver exceptional play experiences for members and guests.

The Foreman will mentor staff, oversee safety, irrigation, and maintenance programs, and coordinate daily tasks to uphold American Golf’s standards across our courses in Florida.