Assistant Superintendent

The Concession Golf Club offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience. Benefits for eligible full-time employees include: Medical, dental, & vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan option, earned paid time off, golf and club privileges in accordance with company policy, continuing education and professional association support, & opportunities for professional growth.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Degree or certificate in agronomy, turfgrass management, horticulture, plant science, or a related field preferred.
Progressive golf course maintenance experience, including successful experience as a Golf Course Superintendent or Assistant Golf Course Superintendent.
Strong knowledge of turfgrass management, irrigation, drainage, fertilization, pest management, equipment maintenance, & golf course construction practices.
Experience managing warm-season turf & Florida growing conditions is highly desirable.
Demonstrated success leading, developing, & retaining a high-performing maintenance team.
Ability to evaluate course conditions, establish priorities, solve problems, & make sound operational decisions.
Excellent communication, organization, & leadership skills.
Understanding of the game of golf & how maintenance practices affect course playability & the member experience.
Florida pesticide applicator license or the ability to obtain the required license within an established timeframe.
Valid driver’s license.

BA/BS/Undergraduate

The Assistant Golf Course Superintendent is responsible for the overall management, maintenance, & agronomic performance of the golf course and surrounding grounds. This is a hands-on leadership position requiring an individual who is knowledgeable, organized, safety-conscious, & capable of working independently while effectively leading a maintenance team.

Responsibilities include turfgrass & plant material management, irrigation, chemical & fertilizer applications, equipment & asset management, personnel supervision, & the maintenance of tees, fairways, roughs, greens, bunkers, trees, landscaping, & other course areas.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starting problem solver who takes pride in course conditions, communicates effectively with management and golfers, & is excited to contribute to the ongoing success of The Concession Golf Club.


Duties & Responsibilities:

Lead the daily maintenance, conditioning, & presentation of the golf course, practice facilities, clubhouse grounds, landscaping, & surrounding property.
Develop and execute comprehensive agronomic programs appropriate for Florida turfgrass & growing conditions.
Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, motivate, & evaluate the golf course maintenance team.
Establish clear performance expectations while creating a positive, accountable, & safety-focused workplace.
Maintain the course in excellent playing condition while balancing member expectations, environmental stewardship, available resources, & sound agronomic practices.
Regularly inspect the golf course and grounds to identify opportunities for improvement.
Develop short- and long-range plans for course maintenance, infrastructure improvements, renovations.
Oversee turf care, fertilization, plant health, landscaping, tree management, drainage, & irrigation programs.
Manage the operation and maintenance of irrigation systems, pump stations, water lines, & related infrastructure.
Supervise the equipment repair operation & ensure that equipment is properly maintained, secured, & inventoried.
Ensure fertilizers, pesticides, petroleum products, & other controlled materials are stored, applied, documented, & disposed of in accordance with all applicable regulations.
Implement & enforce comprehensive safety, & employee-training programs.
Coordinate golf course maintenance activities with the Director of Agronomy, General Manager & golf operations team, including tournament preparation, scheduled maintenance, & course closures.
Communicate course conditions, maintenance programs, and upcoming projects clearly & professionally to employees, members, and applicable committees.
Manage outside contractors and oversee approved construction, renovation, & improvement projects.
Stay current on agronomic research, regulatory requirements, technology, equipment, & industry best practices.
Perform other appropriate responsibilities assigned by the Director of Agronomy.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position regularly works outdoors and may be exposed to heat, humidity, rain, chemicals, airborne particles, moving mechanical equipment, vibration, and moderate-to-loud noise. The role requires the ability to perform physical activities customary to golf course maintenance, including lifting, bending, climbing, stooping, walking, and pulling. Early mornings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours may be required based on weather, course conditions, and the club’s event schedule.

Please email Ross Jewell
rjewell@concessiongolfclub.com
Salary is dependent on experience