Golf Course Superintendent

Make Golf Your Career; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

401(k) retirement savings plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Make Golf Your Career in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an experienced Golf Course Superintendent to lead agronomic programs and manage turfgrass and plant material maintenance for an 18-hole operation. You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, staff supervision, and coordination with club leadership to ensure optimal playing conditions.

The role requires pesticide licensing, safety training, and hands-on management of equipment, records, and regulatory compliance, with a focus on member

Qualifications

• Requires an associates and/or bachelor's degree in Turf Management or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of golf course maintenance experience.
• Minimum 1 year of budgeting for golf course and landscape maintenance.
• Technical knowledge of equipment, products, and resources for golf course operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide agronomic oversight for grass, trees, wetlands, and other plant materials.
• Supervise chemical applications and record-keeping per regulations.
• Oversee safe operation and maintenance of golf course equipment; plan and budget replacements.
• Maintain golf course to high standards following company and industry guidelines.
• Control expenses and adhere to budget.

Skills

Budget management

Supervisory experience

Pesticide licensing

Regulatory compliance

OSHA safety training

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Turf Management or related field

Tools

Golf course equipment knowledge

Job description

Overview

The Superintendent responsibilities include developing and managing turf grass and plant material maintenance programs; overseeing property and asset management; managing personnel; handling budgeting, forecasting, and financial management; participating in member retention initiatives; scheduling and maintaining irrigation systems; applying pesticides and maintaining related records; and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements. The job's oversight is limited to a single 18-hole operation.

Experience Required

• An associates and/or bachelor's degree in Turf Management or a related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in Golf Course Maintenance.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in preparing and managing budgets for the golf course and landscape maintenance departments.
• A minimum of 1 year of technical knowledge of all equipment, products, and resources related to golf course operations with the ability to implement these resources to meet or exceed company and club standards.
• Current State Pesticide Applicators License or successfully completed within 90 days of employment.
• Valid driver's license.
• Thorough knowledge of general business administration practices and golf course operations practices and procedures.
• Direct supervisory experience preferred with proven ability to maintain confidentiality of Club, Company, and personnel information.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide agronomic oversight to ensure the healthy growth of golf course grasses, trees, wetlands, and other plant materials.
• Supervise chemical applications and record-keeping, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Oversee the safe operation, use, and maintenance of golf course mechanical equipment, planning and budgeting for additional or replacement equipment as needed.
• Maintain the golf course to the highest standards, following company and industry guidelines.
• Control expenses related to golf course operations and adhere to the budget.
• Collaborate with the Head Golf Professional to optimize rounds of golf while scheduling maintenance practices around member plays and events.
• Regularly communicate with members to ensure the club exceeds their expectations.
• Ensure staff training in OSHA, club safety, and state and federal guidelines to maintain safe working conditions.
• Provide ongoing technical, operational, and safety training for staff, fostering a culture of compliance and safety.
• Lead and participate in meetings to discuss club operations, maintenance schedules, safety protocols, and environmental concerns.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Generous paid time off and leave programs