Golf Course Superintendent

Located in the heart of Naples, Lely Resort Golf & Country Club is home to 54 holes of championship golf, including The Flamingo Island Golf Course, built by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. and previously ranked by Golfweek as one of the top public golf courses in the country.

We are seeking a driven and ambitious Golf Course Superintendent to join our team at Lely. This is a unique opportunity to step into a leadership role at a premier club while working directly under our Director of Maintenance. Together, you’ll help shape a new culture of excellence and innovation in course care and management.

This position is designed for a young professional who is eager to take the next step in their career. The right candidate will gain the hands-on leadership experience it takes to run a golf course.

Key Responsibilities

- Oversee daily golf course maintenance and operations for 18 holes and practice facilities

- Work closely with the Director of Maintenance and collaborate with the superintendents of our other two courses

- Lead, train, and develop a multi-lingual team

- Create and manage daily staff schedules

- Operate, troubleshoot, and repair a Toro-Lynx irrigation system built in 2022.

- Communicate effectively with Lelys members, pro-shop and General Manager

Benefits

- Eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance programs

- Paid Time Off (PTO) after the first year of employment

- Provided uniforms

- Golf playing privileges

- Local and national association dues covered

- 3–5 years of golf course maintenance experience

- 2- or 4-year degree (or certificate) in turf management or related field

- Previous management or leadership experience preferred

- Strong understanding of the standards required to deliver excellent playing conditions

- Previous experience with Bermudagrass preferred.