About the Role
Coral Creek Club is seeking a Golf Course Superintendent who can build upon the Club’s strong foundation while helping guide its next chapter of agronomic planning, team development, infrastructure evaluation, and continuous course improvement.
This is an opportunity for a motivated, forward-thinking leader to make a meaningful impact at a golf-first private club where course conditioning, communication, and the overall member golf experience are central to the Club’s identity.
The Golf Course Superintendent will oversee all aspects of golf course maintenance operations, including agronomic planning, turfgrass management, irrigation and water management, budgeting, equipment management, daily course presentation, and team leadership. The successful candidate will be expected to evaluate current programs, establish clear priorities, communicate effectively with Club leadership, and lead the department with professionalism, consistency, and accountability.
Working collaboratively with the General Manager/Chief Operating Officer, Golf Professional staff, and Club leadership, the Superintendent will play a key role in maintaining Coral Creek’s golf-first culture while executing programs that support exceptional playing conditions, environmental stewardship, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability.
To apply, please submit to: talderdice@coralcreekclub.com
The ideal candidate will have:
No less than five years of proven experience as a Golf Course Superintendent at a high-quality private club.
Strong agronomic knowledge, particularly with warm-season turfgrass in Florida or similar growing environments.
Demonstrated ability to produce consistent, high-level playing conditions.
Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Experience developing and managing annual operating budgets.
Experience contributing to long-term capital planning and agronomic planning.
Strong understanding of irrigation, drainage, water management, fertility, pest management, and cultural practices.
Experience managing irrigation systems, effluent water, water quality challenges, and moisture management is strongly preferred.
A commitment to staff development, accountability, safety, and team building. Strong attention to detail and pride in daily course presentation.
The ability to communicate clearly with Club leadership, staff, members, vendors, and industry partners.
A Florida pesticide applicator license, or the ability to obtain one.
A degree or certificate in turfgrass management, agronomy, horticulture, or a related field is preferred.
GCSAA membership and certification are preferred but not required.
About Coral Creek Club
Coral Creek Club is a golf-first private club located in Placida, Florida, just a short drive from the prestigious enclave of Boca Grande. The Club is centered around its highly regarded Tom Fazio-designed golf course and a membership that values easy access to the tee, exceptional playing conditions, and genuine camaraderie both on and off the course. From the moment you enter the grounds at Coral Creek, the unique nature of the Club is evident. The setting is pure golf, with holes framed by the natural beauty of the Florida coast. Eagles perch in rugged trees, watching over fairways and greens, creating an environment that is both distinctive and memorable. Ranked in 2024 as the 17th Best Private Course in Florida by Golfweek, Coral Creek’s golf course is central to everything that makes the Club special. The surrounding Boca Grande and Southwest Florida region offers an exceptional year-round lifestyle with access to world-class boating, fishing, beaches, and outdoor recreation.