Senior Golf Course Superintendent: Grounds & Turf Lead

Boca West Country Club, Inc.; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Boca West Country Club, Inc. in Boca Raton, FL, seeks an experienced Golf Course Superintendent to lead all maintenance and agronomic operations, ensuring exceptional playing conditions and environmental stewardship. You will oversee irrigation, turfgrass programs, equipment, and staff within budgeted plans.

The role requires 2–3 years of supervisory experience, a horticulture and turfgrass background, and a valid pesticide license or ability to obtain one, with GCSAA certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years in a supervisory or assistant role in golf course maintenance.
• Knowledge of horticulture, turfgrass science, irrigation, and pest management.
• Ability to obtain/hold pesticide license; valid driver’s license required.
• GCSAA certification or equivalent credentials preferred.
• Experience at a high-end/private golf club is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and coordinate all golf course maintenance activities across greens, tees, fairways, roughs, bunkers, and landscapes.
• Develop agronomic programs for turfgrass management including fertilization and pest control.
• Manage irrigation systems for water efficiency and turf health.
• Prepare and monitor departmental budgets and capital projects.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and evaluate maintenance staff.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and pesticide regulations.
• Coordinate with Golf Professional and General Manager on course priorities.
• Inspect daily to ensure high-quality playing conditions.
• Oversee maintenance and repair of equipment and vehicles.
• Maintain records of pesticides, irrigation, maintenance, and budgets.
• Develop long-term improvement plans and respond to weather-related issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Equipment proficiency

Outdoor work endurance

Education

GCSAA certification

Pesticide license or eligibility

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Irrigation systems

Job description

Boca West Country Club, Inc. in Boca Raton, FL, seeks an experienced Golf Course Superintendent to lead all maintenance and agronomic operations, ensuring exceptional playing conditions and environmental stewardship. You will oversee irrigation, turfgrass programs, equipment, and staff within budgeted plans.

The role requires 2–3 years of supervisory experience, a horticulture and turfgrass background, and a valid pesticide license or ability to obtain one, with GCSAA certification preferred.