Golf Course Superintendent Southwood Golf Club

Genesis Distribution; Tallahassee (FL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwood Golf Club in Tallahassee, FL seeks a Golf Course Superintendent to oversee course maintenance and lead a skilled grounds team. You will coordinate schedules, pest management, and irrigation, while implementing agronomic practices to promote turf health and playability.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and budgeting proficiency to ensure top-notch course quality and a positive golfer experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Turfgrass Management or related field.
• Experience as Golf Course Superintendent or related position.
• Knowledge of turfgrass maintenance practices and agronomy.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in budget management and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and management of the golf course grounds to ensure optimal playing conditions.
• Lead a team of groundskeepers and technicians.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules, pest management, and irrigation systems.
• Establish agronomic practices including fertilization and soil testing.
• Manage budgeting and procurement of equipment and supplies.
• Collaborate with club management and communicate with golfers.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Turfgrass

Experience as Golf Course Supt

Turfgrass maintenance/agronomy

Leadership & organization

Communication & interpersonal

Budget management & procurement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Turfgrass Management or related field

Job description

As a Golf Course Superintendent, you will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance and management of the golf course grounds to ensure optimal playing conditions and aesthetic appeal. You will lead a team of groundskeepers and technicians, coordinating maintenance schedules, pest management strategies, and irrigation systems. Your role will involve establishing and implementing agronomic practices to promote turf health, such as fertilization programs and soil testing. Additionally, you will be in charge of budgeting and procurement of equipment and supplies necessary for course maintenance. Collaboration with the golf club management and regular communication with golfers will be essential to ensure a positive experience for all players. Your attention to detail, strong leadership skills, knowledge of turfgrass management, and passion for golf course maintenance will be key to your success in this role.

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Turfgrass Management or related field
• Previous experience as a Golf Course Superintendent or related position
• Strong knowledge of turfgrass maintenance practices and agronomy
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proficiency in budget management and procurement

About Southwood Golf Club

Beautiful Fred Couples-designed golf course in Tallahassee, Fl. Opened since 2002, this is an 18-hole course with a driving range and Toptracer. Large putting greens and practice areas, with a lively clubhouse surrounded by the vibrant Southwood community.