Golf Course Superintendent, Quail Creek Country Club GCSAA

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

Founded in 1981, Quail Creek Country Club is a full-service, private, member-owned country club. We are dedicated to consistently providing our members with unparalleled service and superior experiences. Quail Creek offers 36 holes of Championship golf designed by Arthur Hills. In addition to golf, we have nine tennis courts, six pickleball courts, three bocce courts, three padel courts, and 18,000 square feet of award-winning fitness and spa facilities. Throughout the 60,000+ square foot clubhouse, we offer world-class dining along with catering and events, to serve our exceptional Membership year-round.

Quail Creek is a very active golf club with an increase of members playing all year round. The (2) superintendents will work together while each managing a golf course under the supervision of the Director of Golf Courses and Grounds. He/She will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of a maintenance program for a golf course. The Golf Course Superintendent should be adept at simultaneously managing multiple projects and tasks, with strong attention to detail, as well as a team player, working in collaboration with the leadership team, the Board and Club Committees. The position requires a high level of competency and the ability to keep workflow consistent and on time. The position, in partnership with the QCCC leadership team, requires innovative spirit and drive, highly developed interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and written communications skills and strong organizational skills.

This position is for the Quail Course which begins a $13 million renovation this summer with a ryegrass overseed. The construction will begin April 1, 2027. The Ron Forse design will include new green, tee, and bunker complexes, new Toro irrigation system, and improved water and land features. We will grass greens with Tiff Eagle Bermuda and use Bimini Bermuda everywhere else.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain the golf course and property
• Work together with other course superintendent in supervising, scheduling, training, overseeing maintenance team members including: assistant superintendents, irrigation techs, spray techs, horticulturist, equipment operators
• Create an efficient team and efficient maintenance practices to continually improve playing conditions and work force
• Improve course details
• Use tools given to train and enforce safety practices
• Keep detailed records of daily tasks and chemical/fert applications
• Carry out the goals set forth by the club and Director of Golf Courses and Grounds
• Employee management- hiring, firing, performing employee annual reviews
• Perform other duties as directed by Director of Golf Courses & Grounds

Education Requirements:

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

Experience Requirements:

• 2 years of crew management
• 4 years of golf course experience

About Quail Creek Country Club

Founded in 1981, Quail Creek Country Club is a full-service, private, member-owned country club. We are dedicated to consistently providing our members with unparalleled service and superior experiences. Quail Creek offers 36 holes of Championship golf designed by Arthur Hills. In addition to golf, we have nine tennis courts, six pickleball courts, three bocce courts, and 18,000 square feet of award-winning fitness and spa facilities. Throughout the 60,000+ square foot clubhouse, we offer world-class dining along with catering and events, to serve our exceptional Membership year-round.