Golf Course Superintendent: Bermudagrass & Irrigation

Genesis Turfgrass LLC.; Florida; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Club at River Wilderness in Parrish, FL is seeking an experienced Head Superintendent to lead the agronomy team and oversee all golf course maintenance operations for premier playing conditions.

You will manage turf health, irrigation systems, budgeting, and safety while coordinating with management on course improvements and capital projects. Prior leadership as superintendent or assistant superintendent is required, with a Florida pesticide license or ability to obtain within 90 days.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Golf Course Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent.
• Strong knowledge of warm-season turf management, Bermudagrass greens.
• Proven leadership and project-management abilities.
• Understanding of irrigation systems and equipment operation.
• Florida pesticide applicator license (or ability to obtain within 90 days).

Responsibilities

• Maintain all playing surfaces to high standards.
• Develop agronomic programs (fertility, pest control, overseeding, aerification).
• Monitor soil, moisture, and plant health for greens, tees, fairways, and rough.
• Oversee irrigation system operation, scheduling, and repairs.
• Recruit, train, and supervise the maintenance team; promote safety.
• Manage daily and weekly task scheduling for course conditioning.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and safe operation.
• Oversee chemical storage, fuel systems, and maintenance facility standards.
• Assist in preparing and managing the annual agronomy budget.
• Maintain records of pesticide applications, fertilizer usage, and water management.
• Communicate with management on course conditions and projects.
• Support capital projects and long-term improvements.

Skills

Golf course leadership

Irrigation systems

Warm-season turf (Bermudagrass)

Project management

Team recruitment & supervision

Education

Florida pesticide applicator license

Job description

The Club at River Wilderness in Parrish, FL is seeking an experienced Head Superintendent to lead the agronomy team and oversee all golf course maintenance operations for premier playing conditions.

You will manage turf health, irrigation systems, budgeting, and safety while coordinating with management on course improvements and capital projects. Prior leadership as superintendent or assistant superintendent is required, with a Florida pesticide license or ability to obtain within 90 days.