Assistant Superintendent

Assistant Superintendent Grande Oaks Golf Club — Davie, Florida Home of Caddyshack Grande Oaks Golf Club is seeking an experienced, motivated, and detail-oriented  Assistant Superintendent  to join our agronomy team. Located in Davie, Florida, Grande Oaks is renowned for its exceptional golf course, beautiful grounds, and unique place in golf and film history as the iconic setting for  Caddyshack . The Assistant Superintendent will work closely with the Director of Agronomy and Agronomy team to maintain and enhance the golf course to the highest standards. This position is ideal for a hands-on turfgrass professional who takes pride in course conditioning, enjoys working outdoors, and is committed to developing their skills in a premier private-club environment. Responsibilities - Assist the Director of Agronomy with the daily operation and maintenance of the golf course and surrounding grounds. - Supervise and direct members of the golf course maintenance staff in the absence of the Superintendent. - Assist with daily scheduling, crew assignments, and completion of maintenance tasks. - Maintain greens, tees, fairways, roughs, bunkers, and landscaped areas to exceptional standards. - Assist with mowing, fertilization, irrigation, chemical applications, aerification, topdressing, and other cultural practices. - Monitor turfgrass health and identify disease, pest, nutritional, and environmental issues. - Assist with pesticide and fertilizer applications in accordance with applicable regulations and club policies. - Operate and maintain turf equipment and assist with equipment troubleshooting and preventative maintenance. - Monitor and maintain the irrigation system, including troubleshooting irrigation issues and coordinating repairs when necessary. - Assist with water management and environmentally responsible turfgrass practices. - Maintain accurate records of chemical applications, weather conditions, irrigation, maintenance activities, and other agronomic data. - Help coordinate golf course projects, renovations, and improvement initiatives. - Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and professional work environment. - Communicate effectively with the Superintendent, management, golf operations, and other club departments. - Perform other duties as assigned by the Golf Course Superintendent. What We’re Looking For The ideal candidate is a team-oriented, dependable, hands-on leader who understands that championship-level golf course conditions are achieved through consistency, communication, and attention to detail. We are looking for someone who is eager to grow professionally, takes ownership of their responsibilities, and wants to be part of an agronomy team dedicated to maintaining one of South Florida's most distinctive golf properties. Qualifications - Degree or certificate in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, Horticulture, or a related field preferred. - Previous golf course maintenance experience required; experience at a private club or high-end facility preferred. - Strong knowledge of turfgrass management, particularly warm-season grasses and South Florida growing conditions. - Florida pesticide applicator certification, or the ability to obtain applicable licenses within a reasonable period. - Working knowledge of irrigation systems and water management. - Strong organizational and leadership skills. - Ability to operate and safely maintain golf course equipment. - Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to exceptional playing conditions. - Ability to work independently while functioning effectively as part of a team. - Valid driver's license. - Ability to work early mornings, weekends, holidays, and varying schedules based on course maintenance needs. - Ability to work outdoors in hot, humid, and changing weather conditions.