Head Golf Course Superintendent - Lead Innovative Turf

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

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