Golf Course Superintendent
Golf Course in Avon Park, Florida is looking for a Golf Course Superintendent.

Position Overview:
Duties:
• Oversee mowing, fertilization, aeration, and weed control.
• Develop turf management programs to maintain optimal playing conditions.
• Monitor and maintain irrigation systems to ensure proper water distribution.
• Schedule watering cycles and adjust sprinkler heads for efficiency.
• Implement integrated pest management (IPM) strategies.
• Conduct regular inspections and apply treatments to prevent outbreaks.
• Maintain greens, tees, fairways, bunkers, and cart paths.
• Ensure the course is safe and playable for golfers.
• Hire, train, and manage groundskeepers and maintenance staff.
• Provide technical and safety training to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Oversee maintenance expenses and manage the budget efficiently.
• Order supplies, equipment, and materials as needed.
• Develop water conservation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
• Work closely with club management to enhance the golfing experience.
• Communicate with golfers about course conditions and upcoming maintenance.

Requirements:
Proven experience in golf course groundskeeping.
Thorough knowledge of the construction of golf courses and the ability to maintain golf course tees, fairways, and greens.
Proficient with the maintenance of different types of turf used on golf courses, the planting, cultivating, pruning, and caring for plants and shrubs.
Knowledge of the characteristics and proper use of various fertilizers, soil conditioners, herbicides and pest control materials and methods.
Possess thorough knowledge of drainage control methods, watering, and irrigations systems, including wells, pumps, and automatic controls.
Familiarity with groundskeeping equipment and tools.

Preferred certifications:
CGCS; CCGIS; Turfgrass Management Certificate; Pesticide Applicator License.

Compensation:
$75,000 – $95,000 per year.

How to apply:
Please send your resume and cover letter to the email provided.

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