Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

VINEYARDS COUNTRY CLUB

Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Location: Naples, Florida Position: Full-Time Department: Agronomy Reports To: Golf Course Superintendent / Director of Agronomy

About Vineyards Country Club

Vineyards Country Club is a premier private, 36-hole golf facility located in Naples, Florida. The club features two championship golf courses, the North and South.

The club recently completed a comprehensive $21 million renovation of both golf courses, including new irrigation systems, greens, tees, fairways, bunkers, drainage, and landscape improvements. These renovations have positioned Vineyards Country Club among Southwest Florida's premier private golf facilities.

The North Course renovation was recognized by Golf Digest as one of the Best Transformations of 2025, and the club was named a finalist for Golf Inc.'s Best Private Club Renovation.

Vineyards Country Club is seeking a motivated, knowledgeable, and career-oriented Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to join our Agronomy leadership team.

Position Summary

The Assistant Golf Course Superintendent will work directly with the Golf Course Superintendent and Director of Agronomy to assist in the daily management, maintenance, and conditioning of one of our two championship golf courses.

This is a hands-on leadership position requiring strong attention to detail, effective communication, sound agronomic knowledge, and the ability to lead and motivate employees.

The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining exceptional playing conditions while developing the leadership and technical skills necessary to advance within the golf course management profession.

Primary Responsibilities

Golf Course Maintenance and Conditioning

- Assist in planning, scheduling, and supervising daily golf course maintenance operations.

- Maintain championship-level playing conditions on greens, tees, fairways, roughs, bunkers, and practice facilities.

- Monitor turfgrass health, soil moisture, irrigation performance, and overall course conditions.

- Assist with mowing, topdressing, aerification, vertical mowing, fertilization, and plant growth regulator programs.

- Identify and address turfgrass diseases, insects, nematodes, weeds, and other agronomic challenges.

- Conduct daily golf course inspections to ensure consistency, presentation, and quality.

Staff Leadership and Supervision

- Assist in supervising, training, and motivating golf course maintenance employees.

- Coordinate daily work assignments and monitor productivity and quality.

- Promote a positive work environment built on teamwork, accountability, and mutual respect.

- Ensure employees follow proper equipment operation and safety procedures.

- Assist in developing employees through hands-on training and professional mentoring.

Irrigation and Water Management

- Assist in managing and monitoring the golf course irrigation system.

- Develop an understanding of Rain Bird and Toro irrigation systems.

- Monitor soil moisture levels and make adjustments to irrigation schedules.

- Assist in troubleshooting irrigation issues and coordinating necessary repairs.

- Promote responsible water management practices that support healthy turfgrass and optimal playing conditions.

Agronomic Programs and Projects

- Assist with fertilizer, pesticide, and plant growth regulator applications.

- Maintain accurate application records and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.

- Participate in seasonal cultural practices and course improvement projects.

- Assist with drainage, bunker, landscaping, and other golf course enhancement projects.

- Support the implementation of established agronomic programs and maintenance standards.

Qualifications

- A degree or certificate in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, Horticulture, or a related field is not required but will be viewed favorably. Relevant practical experience and demonstrated ability will receive strong consideration.

- Previous experience in golf course maintenance, preferably at a private club or high-quality golf facility.

- Working knowledge of warm-season turfgrasses, particularly bermudagrass and ultradwarf bermudagrass putting greens.

- Experience with irrigation systems, pesticide applications, and turfgrass cultural practices.

- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a management team.

- Florida pesticide applicator license preferred, or ability to obtain one within an established period after employment.

- Basic Spanish communication skills are a plus.

- Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays as required.

Professional Development Opportunities

Vineyards Country Club is committed to developing future leaders in the golf course management profession.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

- Work directly with an experienced Director of Agronomy with more than 33 years of industry experience.

- Gain hands-on experience managing two recently renovated championship golf courses.

- Develop expertise with modern Rain Bird and Toro irrigation systems.

- Participate in comprehensive agronomic programs, capital improvements, and course enhancement projects.

- Develop leadership, budgeting, scheduling, and personnel management skills.

- Receive mentoring and professional guidance toward advancement to a Golf Course Superintendent position.

Our Work Environment

We believe that exceptional golf course conditions begin with exceptional people.

Our Agronomy department emphasizes teamwork, professional development, employee safety, open communication, and a healthy work-life balance.

We take pride in maintaining outstanding playing conditions while creating a positive and supportive environment for our employees.

Compensation and Benefits

Hourly Pay: $28.00–$30.00 per hour , depending on experience and qualifications.

A full benefits package is available to eligible employees.

Vineyards Country Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer.