Job Description

Gulf Stream Golf Club is seeking a driven, team-oriented Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to join our agronomic leadership team. This is a newly created position due to departmental growth and an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to one of the most well-maintained courses in the country. The AGCS will take on substantial leadership responsibility within a clearly defined management structure, focusing on daily maintenance scheduling, irrigation management, or chemical/fertilizer applications.

Club Highlights:

• Total annual rounds: Approximately 17,000
• Total staff: 28 Full-Time Employees
• Typical work schedule:
  • In Season (Oct–May): M–Th: 5:30am–5:00pm; F: Off (if working weekend); Sat: 5:30–11:30am + PM rotation; Sun: One AGCS on duty. Every other weekend.
  • Off Season (June–Sept): M–F: 5:30am–4:00 or 5:00pm; Every third weekend for moisture management.
• Turf types:
  • Greens: TifEagle Bermuda
  • Tees, Fairways, Surrounds: Celebration Bermuda
  • Others: St. Augustine and Paspalum in select areas
• Future projects:
  • Extensive summer enhancement programs
  • Holistic drainage master planning following a coastal vulnerability study
  • Practice facility upgrades, regrassing, native area expansion, and irrigation replacements
  • Maintenance facility renovation planned for summer 2027
• Irrigation system: Toro
• Equipment: John Deere leased fleet (brand new October 2025)

Success Traits of Individual:

• Respectful and committed leader with a team-first mentality
• Organized, strategic, and detail-driven
• High work ethic and personal initiative
• Desires long-term growth within the industry
• Willing to learn and contribute to a high-performing management team

Initial Priorities of Position:

• Integrate into an experienced and collaborative management team
• Support course conditioning and maintenance through the busy summer season
• Learn and adapt to the scheduling, irrigation, or chemical responsibilities assigned
• Demonstrate initiative and commitment to the club's mission of excellence

Key Responsibilities, Knowledge, Skills, and Aptitude:

• Lead and schedule daily golf course maintenance operations
• Serve as primary manager of irrigation OR chemical application program
• Communicate effectively with Superintendent and team on all agronomic needs
• Scout turf health, analyze moisture data, identify and correct problem areas
• Train, supervise, affirm, and discipline staff in alignment with club culture
• Maintain records of chemical applications, irrigation water usage, and schedules
• Promote continuous improvement in maintenance practices and operational efficiency
• Represent Gulf Stream Golf Club professionally at all times

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in turf or related field preferred
• Entry-level to 3 years of experience in golf course maintenance or related environment
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain Florida pesticide license
• Strong computer literacy (Excel, Word, email)
• Highly organized with strong problem-solving skills
• Willingness to take direction and grow in responsibilities

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary: $70,000 - $75,000, DOE
• Bonus potential
• Health, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k) with club match
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 10 PTO days + 5 Sick Days
• Uniforms provided
• Telephone reimbursement
• Continued education opportunities
• Local & national association dues
• Golfing privileges

About Us:

Gulf Stream Golf Club, located in Gulf Stream, Florida, is a premier private club focused on providing unmatched course conditions and member experiences. With a culture centered on hard work, teamwork, and striving to be the best, our golf maintenance team continually enhances course playability while pursuing industry-leading standards. We value individuals who take initiative, demonstrate leadership, and are committed to professional growth.

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