Golf Course Superintendent

GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT

Bear Lakes Country Club | West Palm Beach, Florida

Bear Lakes features the world-class Jack Nicklaus Signature "Parkland Style" Lakes Course and the new Davis Love III Signature "American Links" Course - two distinctly different golf courses offering unique architectural and playing experiences. The Club's golf amenities also include a 13-acre double-sided practice facility, five short-game areas, and a membership deeply passionate about the game. Bear Lakes is known as a "player's club," with more than 200 single-digit handicap golfers.

The Jack Nicklaus Signature Lakes Course features strategically placed bunkers, dramatic water features and five sets of tees designed to accommodate golfers of every skill level. The new Davis Love III Signature American Links Course features bold shaping, native grasses and architectural influences from historic courses including National Golf Links and Chicago Golf Club, with design cues associated with Seth Raynor and C.B. Macdonald.

From an agronomic and infrastructure standpoint, Bear Lakes offers a unique opportunity to manage both an established championship course and a newly constructed golf course utilizing the latest turfgrass and irrigation technologies. The Lakes Course features Celebration bermudagrass tees and fairways, TifEagle greens, TifGrand collars and TifSport rough, supported by a Toro Lynx irrigation control system and Watertronics pump system.

The Lakes Course is scheduled for a complete renovation in 2029. The new Burn Course, scheduled to open in December 2026, features TifGrand tees and fairways, Bimini bermudagrass rough and TifEagle greens, supported by a state-of-the-art Rain Bird CirrusPRO/IC irrigation control system and Watertronics pump system.

In 2026, the Club also opened a brand-new Golf Course Maintenance Facility and completed a full replacement of its golf course maintenance equipment fleet

GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT OVERVIEW

The Golf Course Superintendent is entrusted with the day-to-day maintenance and agronomic management of one of Bear Lakes Country Club's two championship golf courses.

The Superintendent will take ownership of the assigned golf course, developing an intimate understanding of its agronomic needs, architecture, playing characteristics and opportunities for continued improvement.

This position combines hands-on golf course management with significant leadership responsibility and requires an individual capable of translating agronomic objectives and established standards into exceptional daily execution.

Bear Lakes offers a unique professional opportunity to work within a 36-hole private-club environment featuring two distinctly different championship golf courses while gaining meaningful leadership responsibility, exposure to major projects and continued opportunities for professional development.

EDUCATIONAL AND CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION

- Progressive golf course management experience within a private club, championship facility or similar golf operation.

- Demonstrated experience leading and developing golf course maintenance personnel.

- Strong knowledge of turfgrass management, fertility, pest management, irrigation, moisture management, cultural practices and plant health.

- A thorough understanding of the game of golf and golf course playability.

- Strong leadership, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.

- A Bachelor's Degree, Associate Degree or Certificate in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, Horticulture or a related field is preferred; significant relevant experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.

- State of Florida Commercial Applicator License in Ornamental and Turf, or the ability to obtain the license within six months of employment. GCSAA/PBGCSA membership and a valid driver's license with a good driving record are required.

- A demonstrated commitment to continuing education and professional development.

Candidates currently serving in Senior Assistant leadership roles who have demonstrated outstanding performance and are ready to take the next step in their professional growth are strongly encouraged to apply. This opportunity is ideal for individuals who have shown the skills, leadership, and commitment necessary to successfully transition into a Golf Course Superintendent position.