Golf Course Superintendent

ABOUT LELY RESORT

Located in the heart of Naples, Florida, just 10 minutes from downtown, Lely Resort is home to the renowned Flamingo Island Golf Course. Designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. and opened in 1989, Flamingo Island has earned national recognition, including a previous ranking by Golfweek among the nation's premier public golf courses.

Lely Resort offers an exciting opportunity for a Golf Course Superintendent to lead course maintenance operations, uphold exceptional playing conditions, and contribute to the continued success of one of Naples' established golf destinations.

Job Purpose

The Golf Course Superintendent is responsible for the construction, maintenance, and repair of the greens, trees, landscaping, and plant life throughout the assigned golf course. Working closely with the maintenance team, the Superintendent ensures all fertilizers and pesticides are applied in full compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations. This role maintains accurate records and communicates effectively with managers, members, and guests regarding course conditions, maintenance activities, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

- Maintain the golf course in proper playing condition according to company standards.

- Supervise course construction projects and oversee planting and care of turf, plants, shrubs, and trees.

- Work closely with the Operations Team to develop and propose the annual maintenance plan and budget; implement and adhere to the approved plan.

- Direct and supervise maintenance of greens, fairways, tees, sand traps, water features, roughs, maintenance shop and grounds, cart maintenance, and clubhouse maintenance.

- Create and lead a high-performance team while maintaining a positive, safe, and productive work environment.

- Recruit, train, develop, and manage staff; ensure co-worker satisfaction and adherence to company policies.

- Identify and address safety concerns immediately.

- Conduct monthly safety meetings and training sessions; record attendance and complete safety audits.

- Establish and implement maintenance programs for equipment, tools, vehicles, and related assets.

- Manage purchase ordering, receiving, and inventory to ensure proper quantities and pricing.

- Maintain accurate records for labor costs, maintenance expenses, construction projects, equipment repair, OSHA compliance, and all fertilizer, chemical, and pest-control activities.

- Plan and implement staffing schedules to ensure quality and service standards are met.

- Supervise and perform equipment repair and maintenance.

- Participate in weekly Department Head meetings.

- Oversee irrigation scheduling, troubleshooting, and repairs.

- Assist in maintaining security of golf course property and buildings.

- Maintain course character consistent with the rules of golf and established maintenance expectations.

- Solve technical turf and maintenance challenges effectively.

- Identify, implement, and approve capital improvements.

- Maintain golf course grounds in an environmentally sensitive manner.

- Promote and comply with all current and future company and course policies.

- Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

- State pesticide license required.

- GCSAA Certification preferred.

- Valid driver’s license required.

- Two-year degree required (four-year degree preferred) in turf management, agronomy, chemical applications, soils, fertilization, or related field.

- Three years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Working Conditions

- Schedule varies based on business needs; early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays are required.

- Work involves indoor and outdoor environments, often in extreme weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, wind, and humidity.

- Frequent standing, walking, bending, climbing, reaching, kneeling, crouching, and lifting or moving items up to 50 pounds.

- Regular operation of maintenance equipment, vehicles, and tools.

- Exposure to chemicals, fertilizers, pesticides, dust, noise, and mechanical hazards.

- Occasional exposure to wildlife such as snakes, scorpions, spiders, bees, hornets, and other native outdoor species.

- Requires use of vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

- Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

American Golf Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunities for all. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis, (protected class), including but not limited to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions, age, disability, citizenship status, uniform service member status, or any other protected class under federal, state, and/or local law.