Golf Course Superintendent Royal Palm Yacht & Club

Reporting Structure

The Golf Course Superintendent reports to the Director of Agronomy. Under the guidance of the Director, the Superintendent and the Director work as a team to provide the guidance and direction to the GCM team.

We are looking for a dynamic leader who possesses the technical skills, as well as the people management skills to succeed as our new Golf Course Superintendent. The successful candidate will maintain the golf course and related golf course equipment by performing the following duties.

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Schedules, trains, supervises all employees assigned to the department. Maintains accurate work records for all employees in the department.
• Supervises all planting, fertilizing and care of turf, plants, shrubs, trees and other facilities on the golf course.
• Supervises operation of the equipment repair shop.
• Selects and prepares proper fertilizers and nutrients for all flora and fauna.
• Develops and maintains drainage, irrigation and watering systems.
• Maintains course in proper playing condition.
• Implements and enforces a comprehensive safety program for employees, members and guests on the golf course in compliance with local, state and federal laws.
• Communicates as necessary with Golf, Tennis and Fitness professionals to discuss conditions of the facilities, maintenance plans and scheduled events.
• Communicates as necessary with Grounds, Golf, Fitness, House and any other applicable Committees.
• Ensures that chemicals, petroleum and other controlled products are used, stored and disposed of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations. Maintains required records and strives to minimize the use of these products.
• Attends staff and management meetings, turf conferences, equipment shows, workshops and other educational programs to maintain a current knowledge of technical and turf innovations and changes that may affect the department’s operations.
• Conducts daily facility security checks ensuring accurate inventory of equipment and keys.
• Plans professional development and training activities for subordinates.
• Uses MS Office and other websites, apps, and programs to enter data for GC employees and projects.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must have a turf degree, certificate or at least 3 years of experience in a Golf Course Superintendent capacity. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills and team building skills. Must have basic proficiency in entering data and using apps and software.

State of Florida “Restricted Use Pesticide” license (or obtain within 90 days of employment), valid driver’s license.

Ability to understand, interpret and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Must be able to review reports and interpret results.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to feel, handle and operate; reach with hands and arms; and see, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, bend, push, pull, reach and occasionally lift and/or move 50lbs.

Outside work for extended periods of time and precautions should be taken.

Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, holidays, and weekends.

We are an EEOC compliance and Drug Free Workplace Employer

Golf at Royal Palm The Royal Palm Signature Championship Golf Course boasts over 7,000 yards of available play with 7 sets of tees providing an elite golf experience that can be enjoyed by players of all levels. With risk-reward par fives, water features, strategically placed bunkers and large well-protected greens, the golf course at Royal Palm is as scenic as it is challenging.

Since 1959, Royal Palm has had a history of illustrious designers, with its most recent renovation concluded in 2024 by the Niklaus design team.