Assistant Superintendent

Position: Assistant Golf Course Superintendent Location: Ocala, Florida Position Type: Full-Time / Exempt

About Our Facility

Located in the heart of Central Florida’s beautiful horse country, our premier golf facility is dedicated to providing championship-level playing conditions and an exceptional member experience. We are seeking an ambitious, career-driven turfgrass professional to join our agronomy leadership team. This is an incredible opportunity to advance your career, sharpen your leadership skills, and manage high-quality warm-season turfgrass in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.

Position Overview

The Assistant Golf Course Superintendent reports directly to the Golf Course Superintendent / Director of Agronomy. In this role, you will be a key leader in planning, coordinating, and executing daily golf course maintenance operations. You will play a vital, hands-on role in overseeing the agronomic health of our greens, tees, fairways, and roughs while leading and mentoring a dedicated maintenance crew.

Key Responsibilities

- Agronomic Execution: Assist in planning and implementing advanced turf care programs, including calibrated fertilizer, soil conditioner, and pesticide applications.

- Daily Operations: Supervise, train, and motivate the grounds crew to ensure daily course setup, mowing, and hazard maintenance meet peak aesthetic and playing standards.

- Water Management: Monitor and maintain complex irrigation systems, including scheduling, troubleshooting, and managing drainage and moisture levels.

- Pest & Disease Control: Routinely scout the course for weeds, pests, and disease, prescribing and managing corrective actions safely and effectively.

- Record Keeping & Compliance: Maintain accurate logs for chemical applications, weather data, inventory, and safety compliance according to OSHA and local environmental regulations.

Qualifications & Requirements

- Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Turfgrass Management, Horticulture, Plant/Soil Science, or a closely related field is highly preferred.

- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of progressive golf course maintenance experience, ideally with supervisory or spray technician experience.

- Agronomy Background: Strong foundational knowledge of warm-season turfgrass agronomics, soil chemistry, plant nutrition, and disease identification.

- Licensing: Must possess a valid driver’s license. Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a Florida Pesticide Applicator’s License within 90 days of employment is required.

- Skills: Excellent communication, a collaborative attitude, basic computer proficiency, and an understanding of how maintenance practices directly impact course playability and player experience.

- Availability: Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays as required by the golf calendar.

Compensation & Benefits

- Competitive salary commensurate with experience

- GCSAA / Local Chapter dues and continuing education allowance

- Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay

- Golf privileges and uniform allowance

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and professional references via email to jonmcgraw@gmail.com with the subject line "Assistant Superintendent Application - Ocala".