Golf Course Superintendent — Private Club Excellence

BoardRoom magazine; Naples, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Quail Creek Country Club, founded in 1981, is a private member-owned club offering 36 holes of Championship golf and extensive fitness and dining facilities. We seek a Golf Course Superintendent to plan, coordinate, and execute a comprehensive maintenance program for the Quail Course, collaborating with leadership and the Board.

The role requires 2–4 years of crew management and 4 years of golf course experience, with a willingness to obtain a pesticide license and to communicate in Spanish.

Qualifications

• 2- or 4-year agricultural degree or certificate.
• Pesticide applicators license or willingness to obtain one within 90 days.
• Must have general knowledge of the game of golf.
• Ability to speak Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the golf course and property.
• Supervise maintenance team members including: assistant superintendents, irrigation techs, spray techs, horticulturist, equipment operators.
• Create an efficient team and maintenance practices to improve playing conditions and workforce.
• Improve course details.
• Train and enforce safety practices.
• Keep detailed records of daily tasks and chemical/fert applications.
• Carry out goals set by the club and Director of Golf Courses & Grounds.
• Employee management—hiring, firing, annual reviews.

Skills

Team management

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Education

Agricultural degree/certificate

Pesticide applicator license

Job description

Quail Creek Country Club, founded in 1981, is a private member-owned club offering 36 holes of Championship golf and extensive fitness and dining facilities. We seek a Golf Course Superintendent to plan, coordinate, and execute a comprehensive maintenance program for the Quail Course, collaborating with leadership and the Board.

The role requires 2–4 years of crew management and 4 years of golf course experience, with a willingness to obtain a pesticide license and to communicate in Spanish.