GOLF CLUB GROUNDS - Assistant Golf Club Superintendent

IMG Academy is the world’s leading sports education brand, providing a holistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future while preparing them for college and for life. The academy offers growth opportunities through on-campus and online experiences, including boarding school, camps, online coaching, college recruiting, and performance development programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily maintenance of the golf course, practice facilities, and clubhouse grounds, including mowing, trimming, edging, and general turf care.
• Participate in day-to-day grounds maintenance and help lead team members to ensure efficient and high-quality work.
• Assist with the training and onboarding of new hires, ensuring they understand procedures, safety standards, and equipment operation.
• Operate, clean, and maintain all golf course equipment safely and effectively.
• Perform irrigation system operations, monitoring, and minor repairs as directed.
• Apply fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and other turf management products following safety guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor course conditions, identify turf issues, and report concerns to the Superintendent.
• Assist with setup and preparation of the course for daily play, tournaments, and special events.
• Support construction or renovation projects as directed by the Superintendent.
• Follow all safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling chemicals or equipment.
• Maintain accurate records for chemical applications, equipment maintenance, and daily operations.
• Other duties as assigned to support daily golf course grounds operations.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or coursework in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, Horticulture, or related field preferred; equivalent work experience acceptable.
• 2–5 years of golf course maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience with irrigation systems, mowing equipment, and general turf management practices.
• Current Qualified Applicator Certificate preferred or ability to obtain.
• Ability to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and a positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to follow instructions, adapt to changing priorities, and work independently in a hands-on capacity.
• Knowledge of turfgrass maintenance, pest control, and golf course setup procedures.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to stand and walk for the duration of the shift.
• Ability to lift, move, push, and pull equipment or boxes up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work on various indoor and outdoor surfaces including grass, turf, etc. in all weather.
• Regular bending, pushing, pulling, and twisting throughout work duties.
• Regular work with mechanical equipment and turf management chemicals.

Background Requirements

• Requires a background check upon offer.
• Requires a drug test upon offer.
• This position requires a Florida Level 2 Background Screening.

Learn more about the screening process and requirements by visiting the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Education & Awareness website.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options.
• 401k with an Employer Match.
• Short Term and Long Term Disability.
• Group and Supplemental Life & AD&D.
• Gym Discount Program.
• Pet Insurance.
• Wellbeing Program and more.

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