Golf Course Superintendent
Job Details
About Heritage Golf Group
Heritage Golf Group is a leading owner and operator of private golf and country clubs across the United States. With a focus on investing in facilities, people, and long-term club success, Heritage continues to expand its portfolio while maintaining a commitment to exceptional member experiences and team development.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a driven Superintendent to make a meaningful impact at a club with strong ownership support and a clear vision for the future.
The Country Club of Ocala, a premier private club located in the heart of Central Florida, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Golf Course Superintendent to lead agronomic operations. This is an exciting opportunity to join a club that is building momentum, following its recent acquisition by Heritage Golf Group—one of the fastest growing owner-operators of private golf clubs in the country.
The club has recently completed a series of meaningful course enhancements, including bunker remodels, improved drainage systems, and upgrades to the practice facilities. With a strong ownership group and continued investment in the property, the Superintendent will play a key role in elevating course conditions and delivering an exceptional member experience.
Position Overview
The Golf Course Superintendent is responsible for the overall maintenance, conditioning, and presentation of the golf course and surrounding grounds. This individual will lead and develop the agronomy team, manage budgets and resources, and implement best-in-class agronomic practices aligned with the club’s goals and Heritage Golf Group standards.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead all aspects of golf course maintenance, including turf health, irrigation, fertility programs, and pest management
• Develop and execute agronomic plans that deliver consistent, high-quality playing conditions
• Oversee and continue to optimize recent capital improvements, including bunkers and drainage systems
• Manage and mentor the agronomy team, fostering a positive, accountable, and performance-driven culture
• Prepare and manage the department’s annual operating and capital budgets
• Ensure proper maintenance and operation of irrigation systems and equipment fleet
• Maintain compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations
• Communicate effectively with club leadership and members regarding course conditions and projects
• Collaborate with the General Manager and leadership team to align course conditions with overall club strategy
Job Benefits
Vacation, Dental, Vision, 401(k) option, earned PTO
Job Requirements
Qualifications
• Proven experience as a Golf Course Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent ready to advance
• Strong knowledge of warm-season turfgrass management, preferably in Florida conditions
• Experience managing course renovation projects and capital improvements is highly valued
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a focus on team development and retention
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
· Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Horticulture or Plant Science.
· Associate’s degree from an intensive two-year turf grass management program.
Licenses and Special Requirements
Golf Course Superintendent Association of America (GCSAA), class A.
Pesticide Application certification.
Valid driver’s license.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
Able to meet and perform physical requirements and to work effectively in an environment which is typical of this position.
Frequent lifting, bending, climbing, stooping, and pulling.