Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Troon • Venice, FL

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Sarasota National Club is seeking a motivated Assistant Golf Course Superintendent for a full-time position. This role involves contributing to a positive member and guest experience and growing knowledge of golf club operations. As part of Troon, a global leader in golf and community management, the successful candidate will be involved in a complete course re-design and reconstruction project. This project features earth-scaping, next-gen zoysia grass varieties, and expanded centipede grass native areas, highlighting environmental stewardship as an Audubon Signature Sanctuary. This is a significant opportunity to gain exposure to large-scale construction with modern golf course architecture and a contemporary grassing schema from a renowned architect team.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree, Associate’s degree (AA) or equivalent from four or two-year college or technical school; three to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience (Degree preference in agronomy/ horticulture/plant/soil science).
• Ability to read and speak English is required.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Pesticide Application License

Nice To Haves

• Ability to read and speak Spanish is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the maintenance and construction of the golf course and ensures that turf grass is repaired and maintained to established standards.
• Works with the Superintendent to ensure that the annual golf course maintenance budget and capital plans are maintained and followed.
• Supervises and assists maintenance staff in daily duties.
• Assists in the planning, organizing and direction of the maintenance and construction of putting greens, tees, fairways, roughs, and bunkers.
• Supervises the planting and cultural practices involved in growing various turf grasses, trees and ornamental plants.
• Ensures that construction equipment is properly maintained.
• Assists in the procurement of supplies and materials and ensures costs remain within budgetary limitations.
• Keeps records of annual maintenance activities and costs and assists with the preparation of required reports.
• Follows sound purchasing procedures utilizing preferred vendors, when possible.
• Reconciles and provides timely coding of all invoices, payroll and other required documents.
• Ensures all company policies and procedures are followed including compliance with government regulations.
• Ensures associates obtain proper license needed to perform job tasks safely and within city, state, and federal regulations.
• Addresses directly all real or perceived environmental concerns.
• Manages department members that may include, but is not limited to: Mechanic, Environmental Technician, Equipment Operator, Foreman, Greenskeeper, and Irrigation Technician.
• Assures that effective orientation and training are given to each new associate.
• Develops ongoing job training programs.
• Conducts periodic safety trainings and keeps appropriate records of topics and attendance.
• Monitors business volume forecast and plans accordingly in areas of manpower, productivity, costs and other expenses.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.

Benefits

• Healthcare Benefits – Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Retirement Benefits – 401(k) with employer match (19 years of age and older).
• Time Off – Paid time off (PTO) and leaves of absence, in accordance with applicable law and eligibility criteria.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree