Piper’s Landing Yacht & Country Club located in Palm City, Florida is a Privately Owned Golf Community is in search of a dedicated and experienced Certified Golf Course Superintendent with 7+ years of experience. The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivering exceptional course conditions, be self-driven, hard-working and lead by example.  This is a hands-on leadership position that is responsible for the maintenance and care of our 18-hole course and practice facility.  This position reports directly to the General Manager with recommendations for improvements, attends monthly committee meetings and collaborates with club leadership to align course conditions with member satisfaction and club goals.  This position will be directly involved with the implementation of the Golf Course renovation within the next 2-3 years.

• Develop and manage department budget.
• Responsible for a sound 12-month agronomic plan, labor plan, and operational budget including labor, material and Capital needs.
• Execute the authorized expenditures, and related records for payroll.
• Continue to develop an experienced team that is well versed in equipment operation, company/department polices along with all safety expectations.
• Supervise and execute the application of fertilizers and pesticides to all playing surfaces as well as the calibration of all application equipment.
• Maintain records of fertilizer and pesticide applications.
• Monitor, maintain, service records for all equipment and ensure equipment is maintained in good working condition, proactive with preventative maintenance, and ensure maintenance logs are kept organized and up to date.
• Develop and implement comprehensive maintenance programs tailored to seasonal and tournament needs.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and safety standards.
• Proven experience as a Golf Course Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent, preferably at a private club.
• Expertise in turfgrass management (mini verde greens), agronomy, and horticulture.
• Hold or acquire proper state pesticide applicators license within 60 days of employment.
• Procuring and managing supplies and materials to support maintenance activities.
• Must possess the ability to train, motivate, and effectively direct staff.
• Maintain effective employee and public relations.
• Must be dependable, highly organized, and proactive in problem-solver.
• Spanish language skills are a benefit but not required.
• Demonstrate proactive and effective communication skills.  Written and Oral.
• Managing golf course employees, including the Assistant Superintendent and Equipment Mechanic.
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, discipline and separation of employees.
• Protecting the company’s interest by an awareness of and compliance with all applicable regulations including course and company policies.
• Please provide your salary range when applying for this position.

Physical demands / working environments:

• Regularly required to have full range of mobility in upper and lower body; be able to reach overhead; be able to work in various positions, including stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling and squatting for extended periods of time; be able to lift, pull and push materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks and is frequently able to lift 50 pounds of weight through the work day and occasionally lifts up to 100 pounds. Work outside in the environment that nature creates.
• Employees are regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions, chemicals, pesticides, gasoline, vibration, mechanical hazards and electrical hazards.
• Be of sound mind and capable of making educated decisions daily.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7+ year’s experience.
• Degree or certification in Agronomy, Turfgrass Management, or related field preferred
• Florida Pesticide Applicator License (or ability to obtain within 60 days)
• Must successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check.
• The ability to be in contact with golf course employees along with all management staff as needed.
• The superintendent must be able to respond quickly to any situation.

About Piper's Landing Yacht & Country Club

PARADISE is the only way to describe living at Piper's Landing. Live your dream in this incomparable "Resident Member Only" golf community conveniently located on the Treasure Coast of Florida. Enjoy your golf game against the stunning landscape of a private, championship golf course. Set sail from the calm waters of our naturally protected yacht basin or challenge your hand on our Har-tru tennis courts and Pickleball courts. Stroll through our exceptional nature preserves, tropical atmosphere, and 29 lakes brimming with bass. Piper's Landing has been officially designated a wildlife sanctuary. Wildlife that has been spotted at Piper's include: sandhill cranes, bald eagles, hawks, ospreys, owls, herons, egrets, pelicans, bobcats, foxes, manatees, the occasional alligator and even a Florida panther. Our Gene Bates championship golf course is a challenging design of 6,922 yards (6,329 meters) that will beckon your return. Due to the exclusivity of the Club, we pride ourselves on being one of the only courses in South Florida where you can be assured of a tee time that works for you. Our course is artfully designed to become five different courses of play, offering any skill-level of golfer a challenge that never loses its allure.

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