Golf Course Superintendent

Wanderers Club Partners•Wellington, FL

5d•$120,000 - $135,000

About The Position

The Wanderers Club, located in Wellington, FL, is seeking a collaborative, hands-on, and forward-thinking Golf Course Superintendent to lead all agronomic and grounds operations. The Superintendent will be a key leader within Wanderers’ management team, responsible not only for exceptional course conditioning, but also for team development, grounds improvements, irrigation strategy, safety compliance, technology adoption, and cross-departmental collaboration. The ideal candidate is a positive, humble, team-oriented professional who aligns with Wanderers’ culture, vision, and mission. This role is an excellent opportunity for a current Superintendent or a highly driven First Assistant who is ready to step into full leadership at a respected South Florida facility.

Requirements

Agronomy and Course Conditioning
Irrigation and Water Resource Management
Leadership, Team Development, and Culture
Operational, Financial, and Administrative Management
Projects, Facility Improvements, and Multi-Use Operations
Communication and Collaboration

Nice To Haves

Team-oriented, humble communicator with strong emotional intelligence.
Positive leader with a desire to learn, grow, and embrace Wanderers’ evolving vision.
Detail-driven agronomist with a passion for delivering high-quality playing conditions.
Comfortable working in a high-volume, South Florida environment.
Innovative and tech-savvy with interest in modern irrigation, moisture management tools, and agronomy software.
A strong teacher and mentor who invests in staff development.
Adaptable, resourceful, and composed under changing weather or operational pressures.
Passionate about the game of golf and knowledgeable about competitive tournament standards.

Responsibilities

Maintain and elevate turf conditions across greens, tees, fairways, rough, practice areas, native zones, and landscaped grounds.
Deliver tournament-caliber playing conditions for the Club’s membership.
Lead development and implementation of agronomic programs including fertility, topdressing, aerification, moisture management, cultural practices, pest control, and turf recovery.
Manage and ensure safe, compliant chemical and fertilizer applications with complete SDS documentation and proper storage.
Oversee property-wide vegetation care including tree management, shrub maintenance, flower beds, landscaping aesthetics, and beautification projects.
Identify opportunities to improve course playability, safety, and visual appeal, rather than simply maintaining existing standards.
Operate, program, diagnose, and repair the Toro irrigation system, satellites, and pump station.
Implement efficient water-usage strategies aligned with South Florida regulations and environmental responsibilities.
Maintain records of water use, pump performance, and seasonal irrigation adjustments.
Train staff on proper irrigation repair, daily moisture checks, and system troubleshooting.
Recruit, train, supervise, and mentor full-time and seasonal maintenance staff while fostering a supportive, positive, team-first culture.
Lead by example through a hands-on, hardworking, ego-free leadership style consistent with Wanderers’ values.
Create structured training programs for mowing, equipment usage, course setup, chemical applications, irrigation, safety, and winter operations.
Conduct staff evaluations, maintain accountability systems, and promote staff retention and growth.
Promote clear, respectful communication and strong collaboration with other departments.
Develop and manage the annual operating budget, labor plan, and capital improvement strategy.
Forecast equipment needs, justify capital expenditures, and manage procurement of supplies and materials.
Oversee equipment fleet maintenance and coordinate with the Equipment Manager to ensure reliability and longevity.
Maintain accurate documentation including chemical logs, weather tracking, fertilizer programs, pesticide records, labor reports, and project files.
Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations including pesticide laws, stormwater requirements, OSHA regulations, and environmental safety standards.
Lead course improvement projects including bunker work, drainage enhancements, tree programs, and landscaping upgrades.
Manage or support restroom renovations, pathways, signage improvements, and other infrastructure enhancements.
Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and city partners when applicable.
Work closely with the General Manager, Director of Golf, Equipment Manager, and department leaders to ensure synchronized operations and an exceptional customer experience.
Communicate course conditions, projects, and updates to staff, operations teams, and the public when needed.
Engage with Hillcrest’s junior, adaptive, collegiate, and community programs in support of events and collaboration.
Attend leadership meetings and contribute to strategic planning discussions.