Golf Course Superintendent Jobs

PGA Golf Properties Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the PGA of America, advances the PGA’s objectives to promote enjoyment and involvement in the game, by providing accessible world-class championship golf courses, research, education, licensing and advisory services.

Working in a fun and professional atmosphere, we offer our employees competitive benefits and compensation and the opportunity to perform in an exciting environment. The PGA strives to provide a work environment that is respectful and supportive and allows a balance between professional and personal life.

We offer:

Health & Wellness

We promote preventative care and encourage wellness by offering a variety of benefits and resources to help employees and their families lead healthy lives.

Competitive medical, dental, & vision plans

Benefits Helpline

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible hours, days, nights, and weekends
Golf privileges and the opportunity to learn the game

Discounts in Food & Beverage and in the Golf Shop

Financial

We offer programs to assist employees in meeting financial obligations and feeling secure in their financial future.

401K with employer match

Pension Plan– A Money Purchase Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match

Individual Retirement Counseling

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Golf Course Superintendent - Full Time - Port St. Lucie, FL

We are currently hiring a Golf Course Superintendent who will be responsible for the development and management of the golf course and/or grounds by planning, organizing, and directing the construction of putting greens, tees, fairways, roughs, and bunkers.

Golf Course Superintendent - Responsibilities

Supervise the construction and maintenance of the course, along with the existing and surrounding grounds.

Supervise Assistant Superintendents in making final approvals for projects and chemical applications.

Prepare appropriate reports and retain relative records

Supervise the planning and cultural practices involved in growing various turf grasses, trees, and ornamental plants.

Assist in supervising the efficient operation of the equipment repair shop.

Procure supplies and material within the budgetary limitation.

Keep all records of annual maintenance activities and costs.

Prepare and present annual golf course maintenance budget.

Participate in interviewing, hiring, and discharge for all employees.

Prepares 90 day, periodic and annual reviews for employees and members of the management staff.

Train, motivate, and efficiently direct the work of employees in a safe and efficient manner.

Support other departments whenever possible through direct or indirect support or means.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Four year degree or two year certificate in turf grass management or related degree from a college or technical school is preferred. Five years of relevant experience working on golf course and skillful in all tasks done on a course.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, and ratios to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

COLLABORATION AND TEAM WORK

Works harmoniously with others to get a job done, responds positively to instructions and procedures and is able to work well with staff while maintaining relationships, which breed productive disagreement and debate.

CUSTOMER FOCUS

Meets the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Gets first hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services. Acts with the customer in mind and establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Florida Driver’s License

Maintain ongoing education in irrigation system management and agronomic implications.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

(Frequent standing, walking and lifting up to 50 pounds required on a daily basis.)

We Offer:

Flexible hours, days, nights, and weekends

401k Plan offered to all staff

Golf privileges and the opportunity to learn the game

Discounts in Food & Beverage and in the Golf Shop

For more information on the PGA Golf Club, please visit the PGA Golf Club’s website at www.pgavillage.com.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

PGA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, to ensure full equality of opportunity in all operations and activities of the organization, every staff member employed by the PGA shall be selected under fair employment procedures that provide equal employment opportunities to all people. DFWP.