Sugar Mill Country Club

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Golf Course Maintenance & Agronomics

• Direct all phases of golf course maintenance, including mowing, cultural practices, pest/disease management, fertilization, and daily course setup.

• Maintain all turf, landscapes, trees, and ornamental plantings across the entire property.

• Develop and manage an efficient irrigation and water-usage plan, including monitoring and reporting.

• Ensure all chemical applications are safely executed and fully compliant with federal, state, and local regulations.

• Schedule maintenance around member play to maximize efficiency and minimize disruption.

• Lead and support capital improvement projects such as cart-path upgrades, drainage enhancements, bunker work, and long-range agronomic initiatives.

Team Management & Leadership

• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise a committed grounds team.

• Build a positive, collaborative, and professional culture that promotes accountability and pride in course conditions.

• Implement labor-management strategies, staffing schedules, and performance standards.

• Conduct annual performance reviews and mentor team members for growth and advancement.

Financial Management & Planning

• Prepare and manage the annual operating and capital budgets for grounds and agronomy.

• Approve expenditures, maintain inventory, oversee payroll, and ensure operations remain within budgetary expectations.

• Participate in long-term strategic planning regarding course improvements, capital needs, and agronomic direction.

Equipment Maintenance & Safety

• Oversee the repair, preventative maintenance, and replacement of all golf course maintenance equipment.

• Ensure staff follow proper safety protocols, equipment operation procedures, and OSHA compliance.

• Conduct annual equipment evaluations and recommend capital replacements or upgrades.

Communication & Administration

• Maintain detailed and accurate records of chemical applications, water usage, weather data, inventory, and maintenance routines.

• Communicate consistently with the General Manager, Head Golf Professional, Committees, and leadership regarding course conditions, projects, and priorities.

• Provide ongoing updates to the membership about maintenance practices, agronomic philosophies, and upcoming work.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Including, but not limited to, the following:

• 3+ years of experience as a Golf Course Superintendent or 5+ years of experience as an Assistant Superintendent at a private golf facility.

• Degree or certificate in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, Horticulture, or related field required.

• Advanced knowledge of warm-season turf, irrigation system management, and modern agronomic practices.

• Proven ability to consistently deliver high-quality course conditions and manage all in-season and shoulder-season challenges.

• Experience with renovation/restoration projects, drainage work, bunker improvements, and capital planning.

• Florida pesticide applicator license (or ability to obtain within 90 days).

• GCSAA membership strongly preferred.

• Strong leadership skills with a history of cultivating positive team culture.

• Effective communicator with members, leadership, and staff.

• Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, labor planning, and resource management.

• Understanding of all legal, environmental, and safety regulations relevant to golf course operations.