Senior Golf Course Superintendent – Tropical Resort Grounds

Rio Mar Hospitality Management; Puerto Rico; On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyndham Grand Rio Mar seeks a Head Golf Course Superintendent to lead maintenance across our two championship courses in Puerto Rico. You will direct turf management, irrigation, equipment, and the grounds team, shaping agronomic programs and budgets to deliver exceptional playing conditions in a tropical resort setting.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in golf course maintenance with supervisory experience, a turf or agronomy credential, and the ability to communicate in English and Spanish.

Qualifications

• Degree or certification in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five or more years of golf courses maintenance experience, including supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of turf management, irrigation, and equipment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a pesticide applicator license or certification as required by the applicable jurisdiction.
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests and team members.
• Bilingual English and Spanish

Responsibilities

• Direct the maintenance of the golf courses, turf, and grounds to high playing standards.
• Develop and manage agronomic, fertilization, and pest management programs.
• Lead, schedule, and develop the golf maintenance team.
• Manage irrigation systems and water use.
• Develop and manage the department budget, equipment, and inventory.
• Ensure safe handling, storage, and application of chemicals in compliance with regulations.
• Coordinate courses’ conditions with golf operations and events.
• Oversee equipment maintenance and the maintenance facility.
• Ensure environmental and safety compliance.
• Administer performance management and recognition fairly, in partnership with Talent and Culture.
• Monitor courses conditions and adjust programs to weather and play.

Skills

Golf course maintenance

Supervisory experience

Turf management

Irrigation

Pesticide license

Bilingual English and Spanish

Education

Degree or certification in Turfgrass Management or Agronomy

Job description

Wyndham Grand Rio Mar seeks a Head Golf Course Superintendent to lead maintenance across our two championship courses in Puerto Rico. You will direct turf management, irrigation, equipment, and the grounds team, shaping agronomic programs and budgets to deliver exceptional playing conditions in a tropical resort setting.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in golf course maintenance with supervisory experience, a turf or agronomy credential, and the ability to communicate in English and Spanish.