Hands-on Second Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

IMG Academy; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

FSA & HSA

401k with match

Disability insurance

Life & AD&D

Gym discounts

Pet Insurance

Wellbeing program

Job summary

IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida seeks a Second Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to assist the Golf Course Superintendent in daily operation, turf management, and course setup to professional standards.

This hands-on role focuses on maintaining playability, operating equipment, applying turf products, supervising team members, and supporting events, with early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or coursework in Turfgrass Management or related field preferred; equivalent work experience acceptable.
• 2–5 years of golf course maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience with irrigation systems and mowing equipment.
• Current Qualified Applicator Certificate preferred or ability to obtain.
• Ability to work early mornings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist daily maintenance of the golf course, practice facilities, and clubhouse grounds.
• Lead team members to ensure efficient, high-quality work.
• Train and onboard new hires; ensure safety standards and equipment operation.
• Operate and maintain golf course equipment safely and effectively.
• Perform irrigation system operations, monitoring, and minor repairs.
• Apply fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and other turf products safely.
• Monitor course conditions and report turf issues to the Superintendent.
• Prepare course for daily play, tournaments, and special events.
• Support construction or renovation projects as directed.
• Maintain records for chemical applications and operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team orientation

Reliability

Follow instructions

Physical stamina

Education

Associate’s degree or Turfgrass coursework

Equivalent work experience acceptable

Tools

Irrigation systems

Mowing equipment

Job description

IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida seeks a Second Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to assist the Golf Course Superintendent in daily operation, turf management, and course setup to professional standards.

This hands-on role focuses on maintaining playability, operating equipment, applying turf products, supervising team members, and supporting events, with early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed.