Director of Golf Course Maintenance

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts•Orlando, FL

About The Position

Our Tranquilo Golf Course is renowned among Orlando golf courses for its serene landscapes and challenging play. Whether you’re sharpening your skills on our state-of-the-art practice facilities or exploring the lush greens, every moment here is designed to elevate your golf experience. Join us where championship play and breathtaking views await at every tee. Unique in Central Florida for its varying elevations, abundant wildlife and protected wetlands, this picturesque course is a Certified Audubon Sanctuary, offering an incomparable golf experience where you can connect with nature and truly escape. The Tom Fazio-designed 18-hole course is a par-71, with 6,738 yards and four sets of tees to accommodate all skill levels. The position of Director of Golf Course Maintenance will play a key role in the success of our resort/private membership at the club, as well as the employee experience for the Golf Course Maintenance team. This role centers on delivering strong operational results that support the club’s overall strategy and membership growth goals. Because golf environments change rapidly, the position demands creativity, quick problem‑solving, and timely decision‑making to ensure smooth daily operations. A key responsibility is maintaining consistently high course playability year‑round by coordinating closely with maintenance teams, anticipating seasonal challenges, and implementing proactive turf and grounds strategies that elevate the golfer experience. While the role requires independent action and a strong sense of urgency, it also demands a commitment to operational excellence, course quality, and delivering exceptional golf experiences that attract new members and increase member satisfaction. Additionally, this position will play a key role in long-term planning and execution, in regard to elevating the golfer's experience through renovation and re-grassing projects. Four Seasons is committed to the employee experience and development of team members. For this reason, it is essential that the Director of Golf Course Maintenance be a strong leader of men and women, as well as carry forward the strong sense of team and community that has been established. Overall, the emphasis is on results, streamlined systems, and achieving goals through effective teamwork. The environment is dynamic, member‑focused, and rewards innovation, strong leadership, and measurable growth in membership satisfaction and engagement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy
Must possess a valid State of Florida Pesticide Applicator License
Thorough understanding of business principles, financial accountability, agronomy practices
Seasoned experience in a private golf atmosphere
Proven effective planning and communication
Must have a TEAM mentality. The right candidate must have the willingness to grow and learn as well as having a desire to advance their career in the turf grass industry
Must be self-motivated, and leads by example
Have a strong attention to detail on and off the golf course
Ability to analyze and solve problems and efficiently handle multiple duties under pressure
Must be fluent in English and possess legal work authorization in the United States
A successful candidate will have a flexible schedule, ability to work weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Two or four-year degree in Turfgrass Management or completion of Turf Management related certificate program preferred
Minimum of 2 years as a Golf Course Superintendent or Director of Golf Course or Equivalent
CGCS preferred

Responsibilities

The candidate will possess a sense of urgency for goal achievement with varied activities running simultaneously and the ability to achieve these goals in a fast-paced environment.
You must be an innovative, creative, and results-driven leader with the astute ability to problem solve.
The candidate must have the ability to establish rapport and engage in relationship building focused on achieving results with the commitment and trust of others.
The ability to challenge the norm and take a calculated risk when the opportunity arises
The ability to make quick decisions in response to changing conditions
Accountability for results
You must be an effective communicator on a multitude of levels with the willingness to teach and mentor coworkers
The candidate will be well versed in agronomic practices that entail golf course and landscape practices.
The candidate will be well organized and a strategic thinker to continue the proactive versus reactive business philosophy that delivers a high standard and expectation
This position will be directly involved with creating and adapting the daily work schedule on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
Aptitude for administrative and executive responsibilities including effective oral and written communication skills
Supervises and participates in fertilizer and pesticide applications. Must know how to operate and calibrate fertilizer and pesticide equipment. Maintain application sheets and documents for inventory control
Maintains chemical storage and mixing areas in compliance with county, state, and federal regulations and is responsible for the safety and direction of chemical handlers and/or helpers
Manage both payroll and operating budgets
Work with Golf Operations staff to coordinate tournaments, golf maintenance programs, weather-related closures, and special requests
Hire, train, and supervise maintenance staff
Oversee the seeding, fertilizing, topdressing, soil conditioning, watering and pest and weed control of the golf course and practice facility
Ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, OSHA rules and regulations, relating to chemical and fertilizer storage and disposal, employee safety, public safety