Golf Course Superintendent The Everglades Club

Genesis Distribution; Florida; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Everglades Club in Palm Beach, Florida, seeks a Golf Course Superintendent to lead maintenance operations, ensuring top-condition greens and fairways. You will develop schedules, manage budgets, and supervise a skilled team in a private club setting.

You will collaborate with the Director of Golf Course Maintenance to implement agronomic programs, monitor turf health, and ensure environmental standards are met while leading safety and regulatory compliance across the operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, Horticulture, or related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressive experience in golf course maintenance, with supervisory responsibilities preferred.
• Assistant Golf Course Superintendent certification.
• Thorough knowledge of golf course turfgrass management, irrigation systems, pest management, and cultural practices.
• Experience developing, implementing, and managing agronomic maintenance programs.
• Ability to assist in the preparation and management of operating and capital budgets.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate, train, and develop a high-performing team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, all applicable Florida pesticide applicator licenses.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement maintenance schedules for the golf course.
• Manage the budget for course upkeep.
• Supervise, train, and guide a team of associates.
• Ensure environmental standards and regulations are met.
• Collaborate with the Director to plan long-term maintenance strategies.
• Monitor course conditions and address turf and landscape health.
• Oversee irrigation and water treatment systems including Reverse Osmosis and Nano Oxygen.
• Oversee equipment maintenance.

Skills

Turfgrass management

Leadership

Budgeting

Irrigation systems

Pest management

Cultural practices

Team supervision

Communication

Problem-solving

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Turfgrass Management

Assistant Golf Course Superintendent certification

Job description

Golf Course Superintendent The Everglades Club

As the Golf Course Superintendent reporting to the Director of Golf Course Maintenance, you will be responsible for helping oversee the maintenance and care of the golf course grounds. Your duties will include developing and implementing maintenance schedules, managing the budget for course upkeep, supervising, training, and guiding a team of associates, and ensuring the course meets all environmental standards and regulations. You will collaborate closely with the Director of Golf Course Maintenance to plan long-term maintenance strategies and improvements. Additionally, you will monitor course conditions, identify and address any issues related to turf and landscape health, irrigation and water treatment systems including Reverse Osmosis and Nano Oxygen, as well as equipment maintenance.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of turf management practices and techniques, strong leadership skills to effectively manage a team, and excellent problem-solving abilities to address challenges that arise in course maintenance. Experience with TifEagle Bermudagrass and Platinum Seashore Paspalum and are nice, but not required. A passion for the game of golf and a commitment to maintaining the course at the highest standards are essential for success in this role.

Join our team as a Golf Course Superintendent and be part of a dedicated group of professionals working to provide an exceptional golfing experience for our members and guests.

• Bachelor’s degree in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, Horticulture, or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressive experience in golf course maintenance, with supervisory responsibilities preferred.
• Assistant Golf Course Superintendent certification
• Thorough knowledge of golf course turfgrass management, irrigation systems, pest management, and cultural practices.
• Experience developing, implementing, and managing agronomic maintenance programs.
• Ability to assist in the preparation and management of operating and capital budgets.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate, train, and develop a high-performing team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as required by golf course operations.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, all applicable Florida pesticide applicator licenses.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.

About The Everglades Club

The Everglades Club is a private club located in Palm Beach, Florida, featuring an 18-hole, 80-acre golf course originally designed by renowned architect Seth Raynor in 1919. Widely recognized as one of the country’s premier private clubs, The Everglades Club is committed to providing exceptional golf course conditions and an unparalleled member experience. In 2025, the golf course underwent a comprehensive renovation led by golf course architect Steve Smyers. The project included the installation of a state-of-the-art two-wire irrigation system, TifEagle Bermudagrass putting greens, and Platinum Seashore Paspalum tees, fairways, and roughs, creating one of the most meticulously maintained golf courses in the region.