Description

Overview

Highlands Ridge Golf Course is seeking a dedicated and hands on Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to join our agronomy team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated turf professional who wants to grow their career while contributing to the maintenance of a beautiful, environmentally certified coastal golf course.

About the Course: Highlands Ridge Golf Course is one of the finest courses in Central Florida. Playing over 7200 yards, Highland Ridge was designed by world renowned architect, Dave Harmon, who patterned it after Kauri Cliffs in New Zealand, one of the Top 200 Golf Courses in the world. Highlands Ridge is a past recipient of the best golf course in Central Florida.

Position Overview

The Assistant Superintendent works closely with the Golf Course Superintendent to plan, execute, and oversee daily maintenance operations. This role is ideal for someone who is detail oriented, proactive, and eager to take on leadership responsibilities.

Experience Required

• Degree or certificate in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, Horticulture, or related field

• Minimum 1-3 years of golf course maintenance experience
• Experience with irrigation systems preferred
• Leadership qualities in managing a crew of maintenance workers preferred.
• Floridia pesticide application license preferred, or ability to attain one within 3 months.
• Strong understanding of warm season turfgrass management (Bermuda, Paspalum preferred)
• Experience with irrigation systems (Toro or Rain Bird helpful)
• Ability to work early mornings, weekends, holidays as needed, minimum of 55 hours per week
• Strong communication skills and a positive, team focused attitude

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist in all aspects of turfgrass management, including greens, tees, fairways, roughs, and native areas
• Lead, train, and motivate the maintenance team in daily tasks
• Oversee irrigation system operation, troubleshooting, and repair
• Apply fertilizers and pesticides in accordance with state and environmental guidelines
• Monitor course conditions and communicate needs proactively
• Operate and maintain a wide range of turf equipment
• Support planning and execution of cultural practices (aerification, topdressing, verti cutting, etc.)
• Ensure safety standards and best practices are followed
• Contribute to long term agronomic planning and project execution

Benefits

• $40,000 to $63,000 based on experience
• Health Insurance
• PTO - Paid Time Off
• Opportunity for advancement within a growing resort operation