Golf Course Superintendent – The Plantation Golf Club (36 Holes)

The Plantation Golf Club in Leesburg, Florida is seeking an experienced, motivated, and hands-on Golf Course Superintendent to lead the agronomic and maintenance operations of our 36-hole golf facility. Located in Central Florida within The Plantation at Leesburg, an active 55+ residential community, the club features two 18-hole golf courses—Otter Creek and Cranes Roost—along with a driving range, short-game facilities, putting areas, and an active tournament and league schedule. This is an excellent opportunity for a superintendent who wants to take ownership of an operation and make a meaningful impact. The Plantation is transitioning its golf course maintenance operation in-house and is committed to building a sustainable, efficient, and high-quality agronomic program. The Superintendent will have significant input into the development of the maintenance team, agronomic programs, operating procedures, equipment utilization, budgeting, and long-term course improvement strategy. The successful candidate will be a visible, hands-on leader who is comfortable working alongside the maintenance team when necessary while also effectively managing the overall operation. Primary responsibilities include turfgrass management, irrigation management, fertility and chemical programs, course setup and presentation, equipment and preventative maintenance oversight, staff recruitment and development, purchasing, inventory control, regulatory compliance, budgeting, and long-range agronomic planning. Central Florida presents unique turfgrass and environmental challenges, and we are looking for a superintendent who understands—or is eager and capable of mastering—warm-season turf management, irrigation and water management, nematode and disease pressures, fertility programs, and maintaining quality playing conditions throughout the year. The Superintendent will work closely with the General Manager and club leadership to establish priorities, communicate course conditions and agronomic needs, develop realistic maintenance standards, and responsibly manage the resources necessary to maintain 36 holes. The ideal candidate will demonstrate: - Strong leadership and team-building abilities - Extensive knowledge of golf course agronomy and turfgrass management - Strong irrigation and water-management knowledge - Experience developing fertility, chemical, and preventative agronomic programs - Excellent organizational, budgeting, purchasing, and recordkeeping skills - Ability to recruit, train, motivate, and retain a productive maintenance team - Strong understanding of equipment utilization and preventative maintenance - Ability to prioritize projects and maximize available labor and financial resources - Excellent communication skills with management, employees, golfers, and community leadership - A hands-on leadership style and willingness to assist the team wherever necessary - Commitment to improving course conditions, consistency, playability, and presentation The Plantation Golf Club is looking for more than someone to simply maintain the status quo. We are seeking a superintendent who wants to build a strong maintenance culture, develop a successful agronomic program, and help shape the future of our golf courses. For the right individual, this position provides an opportunity to have a significant influence on the direction of a 36-hole golf operation and see the results of their leadership throughout the property. Requirements: - Minimum 3–5 years of golf course maintenance experience, with previous experience as a Golf Course Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, or equivalent leadership position strongly preferred. - Degree or certificate in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, Horticulture, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and significant golf course experience will be considered. - Strong working knowledge of golf course agronomy, turfgrass management, irrigation systems, fertility programs, pesticide applications, course setup, and overall golf course maintenance practices. - Warm-season turfgrass and Florida golf course experience preferred but not required. Candidates with a strong agronomic background and demonstrated ability to adapt to different turf types and growing environments are encouraged to apply. - Demonstrated ability to recruit, train, supervise, motivate, and develop a golf course maintenance team. - Experience developing and managing operating budgets, purchasing, inventory, labor, chemical and fertilizer programs, and maintenance schedules. - Strong understanding of golf course equipment, preventative maintenance programs, and efficient equipment utilization. - Ability to develop and execute short- and long-term agronomic plans while responding effectively to changing weather, turf conditions, and operational priorities. - Must possess or have the ability to obtain all required Florida pesticide applicator licenses/certifications within an appropriate timeframe after employment. - Valid driver's license required. - Strong communication, organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills. - Must be a hands-on leader willing to work alongside the maintenance team when necessary. - Ability to work early mornings, weekends, holidays, and additional hours when course conditions or operational needs require. - GCSAA membership and professional certification are preferred but not required.