Director of Golf Maintenance

Four Seasons•Orlando, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Golf Maintenance will play a key role in the success of our resort/private membership at the club. 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 member 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. 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 and engagement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy
Must have or the ability to obtain State of Florida Pesticide Applicator License
Thorough understanding of business principles, financial accountability, agronomy practices
Proven effective planning and communication
Must have a TEAM mentality.
Must be self-motivated, lead by example, and have a strong attention to detail.
Ability to analyze and solve problems, and efficiently handle multiple duties under pressure.
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.
Must possess a valid Florida Pesticide applicators license.
Minimum of 2 years as a Golf Course Superintendent or Director of Golf Course Landscape Operations or Equivalent
Must be fluent in English and possess legal work authorization in the United States.

Nice To Haves

CGCS preferred
Seasoned experience in resort landscape operations and a private golf membership
Willingness to grow and learn as well as having a desire to advance their career in the turf grass industry.
Two or four-year degree in Turfgrass Management or completion of Turf Management related certificate program preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
Be an innovative, creative, and results-driven leader with the astute ability to problem solve.
Establish rapport and engage in relationship building focused on achieving results with the commitment and trust of others.
Challenge the norm and take a calculated risk when the opportunity arises.
Make quick decisions in response to changing conditions.
Be accountable for results.
Be an effective communicator on a multitude of levels with the willingness to do presentations, as well as teach and mentor coworkers.
Be well versed in agronomic practices that entail golf course and landscape practices.
Work closely with the Superintendent in terms of establishing agronomy programs, special projects and renovations.
Have a strong understanding of the care and maintenance of equipment in order to support and guide the Head Mechanic.
Be well organized and a strategic thinker to continue the proactive versus reactive business philosophy that delivers a high standard and expectation.
Exhibit a strong financial acumen in terms of creating a budget and operating within it.
Supervise and participate in fertilizer and pesticide applications.
Operate and calibrate fertilizer and pesticide equipment.
Maintain application sheets and documents for inventory control.
Maintain 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.
Assist with managing both payroll and operating budget.
Work with Golf Operations staff to coordinate tournaments, 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.