Golf Course Turf Lead - Irrigation & Pest/Disease Care

Watersound Club; Panama City Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The St. Joe Company/St. Joe Resort Operations is seeking a Golf Course Assistant Superintendent in Florida to lead the maintenance of the golf course, including tees, greens, fairways, and bunkers, while supervising equipment and staff.

The role emphasizes pest and disease prevention, irrigation monitoring, and compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have an associate degree in turf management (preferred) and at least five years' turf care experience, with strong English communication

Qualifications

• Associates degree in turf management preferred.
• At least five years of turf care experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write and speak basic English.
• Ability to communicate with guests about job-related needs.

Responsibilities

• Directs and participates in maintenance of tees, greens, fairways, bunkers, cart paths and rough.
• Supervises maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Promotes player satisfaction through quality maintenance and clear communications.
• Assist Superintendent with personnel matters such as wages, reviews, warnings, and terminations.
• Ensures course remains free of pests and disease, monitors irrigation.
• Oversees daily operations of maintenance crew; schedules tasks and supervises.

Skills

Detail oriented

Team leadership

Guest interaction

Pesticide knowledge

Irrigation understanding

Education

Associates degree in turf management

5+ years turf care experience

English communication

Tools

Lawn equipment operation

Pesticide label reading

Job description

The St. Joe Company/St. Joe Resort Operations is seeking a Golf Course Assistant Superintendent in Florida to lead the maintenance of the golf course, including tees, greens, fairways, and bunkers, while supervising equipment and staff.

The role emphasizes pest and disease prevention, irrigation monitoring, and compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have an associate degree in turf management (preferred) and at least five years' turf care experience, with strong English communication