Senior Golf Course Superintendent — Turf & Team Leadership

Down To Earth Landscape & Irrigation; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Weekly pay

Ongoing training

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Down To Earth Landscape & Irrigation in Florida is seeking a hands-on Golf Superintendent to lead daily golf course maintenance, irrigation, and agronomic programs. You will supervise crews, monitor quality, safety, and contract standards while collaborating with client representatives.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in golf course maintenance, strong turf knowledge, and proven operations management skills, with flexibility for early mornings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate degree in turf management, agronomy, horticulture, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of progressive golf course maintenance experience with supervisory duties.
• Strong knowledge of turfgrass management, irrigation, pest control, and fertilization.
• Proven ability to lead crews and manage daily operations effectively.
• Flexible schedules including early mornings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and oversee daily golf course maintenance operations.
• Implement agronomic programs to maintain healthy turf and optimal playing conditions.
• Supervise, train, and develop assistant superintendents, crew leaders, and maintenance staff.
• Schedule labor, equipment, and materials to meet operational and contract requirements.
• Conduct routine course inspections to ensure quality, safety, and consistency standards.

Skills

Turf management knowledge

Irrigation systems

Pest control

Fertilization programs

Crew leadership

Operational management

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in turf management, agronomy, horticulture, or related field

Equivalent professional experience

Tools

Pesticide application equipment

Golf course equipment

Irrigation equipment

Job description

Down To Earth Landscape & Irrigation in Florida is seeking a hands-on Golf Superintendent to lead daily golf course maintenance, irrigation, and agronomic programs. You will supervise crews, monitor quality, safety, and contract standards while collaborating with client representatives.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in golf course maintenance, strong turf knowledge, and proven operations management skills, with flexibility for early mornings, weekends, and holidays.