Description

Floridian National Golf Club is seeking a driven, energetic, and passionate Assistant Superintendent to join our growing Agronomy Team. This position offers a hands-on opportunity to work alongside the Superintendent and Senior Assistant Superintendent to deliver championship-level course conditions and an exceptional experience for our members and guests.

The Assistant Superintendent will play a key role in daily operations including team leadership, project planning and execution, irrigation management, and course setup. Candidates who thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working outdoors, and are eager to grow within the golf course industry are encouraged to apply.

This is an exciting time to join Floridian National, as the club is currently undergoing a greens renovation and significant landscape enhancement project. This opportunity provides valuable experience and exposure to elite golf course construction and agronomic practices.

Job Details

Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead, develop, train, oversee, and motivate the golf course maintenance team; provide clear direction and on the job coaching.
• Maintain turf health through proper irrigation, fertilizer, mowing, cultural, and pest management practices.
• Inspect the course regularly and recommend, plan, and execute routine maintenance.
• Assist the management team with planning, scheduling, and communicating all operations throughout the season and summer practices. (Course set up, hand watering, moisture management, irrigation troubleshooting, regular maintenance operations).
• Optimize irrigation and drainage systems and assist in repairs, coverage, and nozzle selection to ensure firm and quality turf conditions.
• Assist with fertilizer and chemical inventory and accurate applications.
• Complete daily scouts for pest management implementation and quality inspections.
• Coordinate with golf operations to prepare the golf course for daily play, events, and tournaments.
• Promote and enforce safe work practices and contribute to a strong, positive work environment.

Experience, Skills, & Qualifications :

• Degree or certificate in turfgrass management, agronomy, horticulture, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 2 years' experience in a management role in the golf maintenance industry.
• Knowledge of turfgrass cultural practices, irrigation systems, drainage, pesticide/fertilizer use, and general golf course equipment and maintenance practices.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (word, outlook, excel), task tracker and Toro Lynx irrigation systems (preferred).
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills; ability to work collaboratively with staff and club leadership.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to obtain Florida Pesticide/applicators license within 90 days.

Physical Requirements & work Environment:

• Ability to perform physical labor, lift 50+ lbs., operate course vehicles, mowers and heavy machinery.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Flexible schedule including early mornings, weekends, occasional on-call duties, and holidays.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance (after eligible timeframe)

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

This position requires the final candidate to successfully pass an E-Verify Check.

More Information: http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify

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