Senior Golf Course Superintendent - Relocation Assistance

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West Palm Beach (FL)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 110,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The Triumph Group (Bear Lakes Country Club) in West Palm Beach, FL, seeks a Senior Assistant Superintendent to lead day-to-day maintenance and agronomic management of one championship golf course. You will own the course’s agronomic needs, architecture, playing characteristics, and opportunities for improvement while translating goals into daily execution.

This exempt salary role combines hands-on course management with leadership responsibilities, overseeing staff, irrigation, chemical

Qualifications

Experience leading, developing, training, overseeing, coaching, and motivating a golf course team.
Experience in managing and maintaining exceptional golf course conditions.
Familiar with golf course construction, renovation activities, equipment, and tools used in construction and maintenance.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Understanding of pest control products and their applications.
Understanding of turf chemical and fertilizer products and their applications.
Knowledge of irrigation utilization, drainage installation, repair, and maintenance.
Knowledge of golf and how agronomic practices affect playability.
Have a BS, Associate, or Certificate in turfgrass management or relevant experience.
Have a current state certification or license for pesticide applications or the ability to acquire a license.

Responsibilities

Responsible for all phases of golf course maintenance, agronomic operations, cost control, and personnel.
Works closely with, advises, and coordinates with the Head Golf Professional and other departments on any golf course play and maintenance issues.
Assists in the planning and oversees construction, renovation, and maintenance activities.
Supports and assists with membership seminars and orientations.
Operates fiscally responsibly and professionally, developing, managing, and monitoring operating and capital budgets and expenditures.
Oversees the care and maintenance of the turf, ornamental plants, shrubs, trees, and wetlands.
Manages an aggressive water usage tracking plan and irrigation systems and provides monthly reporting on retaining ponds, wells, and other water source usage.
Recruits, supervises, and retains maintenance staff. Conducts employee performance evaluations and exercises disciplinary action.
Provides technical, operational, and safety training to ensure that staff work within OSHA, club safety, and state and federal guidelines for safe working conditions.
Oversees proper and safe operation and maintenance of maintenance equipment.
Supervises and participates in the application and recording of chemical applications (fertilizers and pesticides) on the Club’s grounds in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
Maintains records and completes required reporting.
Oversees inventory and orders parts, supplies, and equipment as needed.
Schedules maintenance practices around member play and outings to maximize efficiency and minimize disruption to members.