Head Superintendent The Club at River Wilderness

Genesis Turfgrass LLC.; Florida; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Club at River Wilderness in Parrish, FL is seeking an experienced Head Superintendent to lead the agronomy team and oversee all golf course maintenance operations for premier playing conditions.

You will manage turf health, irrigation systems, budgeting, and safety while coordinating with management on course improvements and capital projects. Prior leadership as superintendent or assistant superintendent is required, with a Florida pesticide license or ability to obtain within 90 days.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Golf Course Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent.
• Strong knowledge of warm-season turf management, Bermudagrass greens.
• Proven leadership and project-management abilities.
• Understanding of irrigation systems and equipment operation.
• Florida pesticide applicator license (or ability to obtain within 90 days).

Responsibilities

• Maintain all playing surfaces to high standards.
• Develop agronomic programs (fertility, pest control, overseeding, aerification).
• Monitor soil, moisture, and plant health for greens, tees, fairways, and rough.
• Oversee irrigation system operation, scheduling, and repairs.
• Recruit, train, and supervise the maintenance team; promote safety.
• Manage daily and weekly task scheduling for course conditioning.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and safe operation.
• Oversee chemical storage, fuel systems, and maintenance facility standards.
• Assist in preparing and managing the annual agronomy budget.
• Maintain records of pesticide applications, fertilizer usage, and water management.
• Communicate with management on course conditions and projects.
• Support capital projects and long-term improvements.

Skills

Golf course leadership

Irrigation systems

Warm-season turf (Bermudagrass)

Project management

Team recruitment & supervision

Education

Florida pesticide applicator license

Job description

Head Superintendent The Club at River Wilderness

The Golf Course Superintendent is responsible for the planning, scheduling, and execution of all golf course maintenance activities, with a focus on delivering consistent playing conditions and an exceptional golf experience. The superintendent provides leadership to the maintenance team, manages all turf and irrigation systems, and works closely with management on budgeting, capital needs, and agronomic programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain all playing surfaces to high standards
• Develop and implement agronomic programs (fertility, pest control, overseeding, aerification, cultural practices)
• Monitor soil, moisture, and plant health for optimal conditions on greens, tees, fairways, and rough
• Oversee irrigation system operation, troubleshooting, scheduling, and repairs
• Recruit, train, and supervise the maintenance team; promote safety and accountability
• Manage daily and weekly task scheduling to ensure efficiency and course conditioning
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and ensure safe, proper equipment operation
• Oversee chemical storage, fuel systems, and maintenance facility standards
• Assist in preparing and managing the annual agronomy budget
• Maintain accurate records of pesticide applications, fertilizer usage, water management, and compliance
• Communicate regularly with management and ownership on course conditions, staffing, and project updates
• Support capital projects and long-term course improvements

• 5+ years of prior experience as a Golf Course Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent
• Strong knowledge of warm-season turf management, especially Bermudagrass greens
• Proven team leadership and project management skills
• Strong understanding of irrigation systems and equipment operation
• Florida pesticide applicator license (or ability to obtain within 90 days)

• 5+ years of prior experience as a Golf Course Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent
• Strong knowledge of warm-season turf management, especially Bermudagrass greens
• Proven team leadership and project management skills
• Strong understanding of irrigation systems and equipment operation
• Florida pesticide applicator license (or ability to obtain within 90 days)

About The Club at River Wilderness

The Club at River Wilderness is an 18-hole Semi-Private facility in Parrish, FL looking for a talented and experienced Superintendent to lead our agronomics department.