Head Golf Course Superintendent Fisher Island Club

Genesis Distribution; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Fisher Island Club seeks a Head Golf Course Superintendent to lead a ~20-person team and oversee contractors, ensuring exceptional course conditioning every day. You will champion data-driven turf management, embrace new technologies, and mentor staff while engaging members through newsletters and direct communication.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in this role, with strong agronomic skills, experience managing paspalum and warm-season grasses in Florida, and a commitment to environmental

Qualifications

• Leadership experience managing a large staff and contractors.
• Proven agronomic expertise in warm-season grasses (Florida climate).
• Experience with paspalum grass and sustainable turf management.
• Strong irrigation planning and water management skills.
• Experience developing training programs and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to collaborate with regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of ~20 staff and oversee third-party contractors.
• Oversee day-to-day grounds and facility operations at the Golf Club.
• Implement data-driven, tech-enabled turf management practices.
• Engage with members via newsletter and emails to communicate operations.
• Mentor staff and attract new turfgrass professionals to the club.
• Manage capital budgets and develop training programs and SOPs.

Skills

Leadership & team management

Grass management

Irrigation management

Paspalum grass expertise

Pest control techniques

Tree & landscape management

Agronomic knowledge

Budget planning

Training program development

Regulatory compliance

Communication with members

Job description

Head Golf Course Superintendent Fisher Island Club

The Head Golf Course Superintendent reports to the Director of Golf. The Head Golf Course Superintendent will lead a team of approximately 20 staff members and oversee third-party contractors to ensure superb golf course conditioning daily. The Head Golf Course Superintendent is responsible for all day-to-day operations of the grounds and facility at the Golf Club.

Seeking a forward-thinking leader who is passionate about modern agronomy and embraces the rapidly evolving technology shaping today’s golf course industry. This individual thrives on continuous improvement, leveraging data-driven decision-making, precision turf management tools, and the latest research to deliver exceptional playing conditions and environmental stewardship.

As Head Golf Course Superintendent, you will champion innovation across all aspects of course operations—integrating new technologies, refining sustainable practices, and setting a high standard for excellence. You’ll cultivate a team culture built on curiosity, professional development, and knowledge-sharing, while actively mentoring current staff and attracting the next generation of turfgrass professionals to the game.

Interface with the membership with personal interaction and communication via monthly newsletter and emails is vital. Working with a diverse workforce and demonstrating a commitment to growing the game of golf, along with a relentless attention to detail.

The ideal candidate will be a Golf Course Superintendent or 1 st Assistant of a top-tier club with a minimum of

5 years of experience in this position.

• – Successful experience managing Paspalum grass preferred. FIC has 40 acres of Supreme Paspalum.
• – Experience managing and controlling warm-season grasses maintained in Florida’s climate.
• – Understanding of all pest control techniques.
• – Experience in tree management, shrub, and native landscape.
• – Solid irrigation management philosophy and practices.
• – Strong agronomic skills and committed to the advancements in service and technology
• afforded to the industry.
• – Highly organized to lead a diverse workforce.
• – Experience in implementing capital budget plans.
• – Experience in developing standard training programs and operating procedures.
• – Working with all government and regulatory agencies
• – Possess high ethical standards – sold work ethic and passion/commitment to the game of golf.

About Fisher Island Club

A symbol of timeless elegance and sophistication, Fisher Island is made up of approximately 216 acres and 800 residences, with Members representing more than 40 countries. Accessible only by ferryboat or private yacht, Fisher Island Club is an indulgent retreat for those who appreciate the ultimate in privacy and exclusivity. The private membership-only club boasts a Beach Club with one of the country’s only truly private beaches; 15 all-suite luxury accommodations (Members-only); a completely renovated in 2025, our P.B. Dye (original) and Joel Weiman (reimagined) designed 9-hole golf course is surrounded by gorgeous panoramic views of the Miami Skyline. The Links at Fisher Island features manicured paspalum supreme grass, laser-leveled tees, and strategically-placed bunkers. The course is designed to create the most memorable time on the links; each hole is distinctive, and several holes play around sculpted bunkers or over lagoons and lakes. One of the most fascinating holes is the 390-yard, par-4 seventh that plays along Miami’s shipping channel, where yachts and cruise ships sail. Ranked in the Top Ten 9-hole courses in the nation by Golf Digest’s Ron Whitten, this sceni …