Description

Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
TPC Tampa Bay | Lutz, Florida
Salary: Competitive (Based on Experience)
Advance Your Turf Career at One of Florida's Premier Daily Fee Facilities
TPC Tampa Bay is seeking a motivated, passionate, and career-focused Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to join our agronomy team. This is an exceptional opportunity for an emerging turf professional who is committed to producing championship-quality playing conditions while developing the leadership skills necessary for future advancement.

Working alongside the Golf Course Superintendent, you will play a key role in all aspects of golf course maintenance, agronomic planning, irrigation management, staff leadership, and daily operations.

If you enjoy being part of a high-performing team, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are dedicated to excellence in golf course management, we encourage you to apply.
About TPC Tampa Bay
Located just north of Tampa in Lutz, Florida, TPC Tampa Bay is consistently recognized as one of the premier public golf courses in the state. Designed by Bobby Weed in consultation with Chi Chi Rodriguez, the course offers a championship golf experience featuring rolling fairways, strategically placed bunkers, natural wetlands, and exceptional playing conditions throughout the year.

TPC Tampa Bay has hosted numerous PGA TOUR Champions events and continues to be recognized for outstanding course conditioning, exceptional guest experiences, and professional golf operations.
About Heritage Golf Group
Heritage Golf Group is one of the fastest-growing owner and operator of private clubs and premier golf facilities in the United States. Through strategic acquisitions, capital investment, and exceptional leadership, Heritage continues to transform clubs while creating outstanding career opportunities for its associates.

Our culture is built on teamwork, innovation, continuous improvement, and investing in people. We are committed to developing future leaders within the golf course management profession.
Position Summary
The Assistant Golf Course Superintendent assists the Golf Course Superintendent in directing all aspects of golf course maintenance, agronomic programs, personnel management, irrigation operations, and equipment utilization. This leadership position is responsible for helping maintain outstanding playing conditions while ensuring efficient daily operations, environmental stewardship, and a safe working environment.
Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily management of golf course maintenance operations.
• Supervise, train, motivate, and develop the golf course maintenance team.
• Help maintain championship-quality playing conditions on all golf course surfaces.
• Assist in implementing fertilizer, pesticide, and plant health programs.
• Monitor irrigation systems and coordinate repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Inspect the golf course daily and recommend improvements.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and agronomic documentation.
• Assist with scheduling, workforce planning, and employee development.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
• Promote and enforce safe work practices throughout the maintenance operation.
• Coordinate projects with outside contractors as needed.
• Communicate effectively with Golf Operations regarding course conditions and maintenance schedules.
• Assist in maintaining clubhouse grounds, landscaping, and surrounding property.
• Support long-range agronomic planning alongside the Golf Course Superintendent.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Turfgrass Management required; Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Science, or related field preferred.
• Previous experience serving under an experienced Golf Course Superintendent is required.
• Supervisory experience within a golf course maintenance operation preferred.
• Florida pesticide applicator license or ability to obtain.
• Valid driver's license.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of irrigation systems, equipment operation, turfgrass management, and golf course maintenance practices.
• Passion for producing exceptional playing conditions and advancing within the golf industry.

Physical Requirements
This position requires working outdoors in varying weather conditions typical of Florida, including heat and humidity. Duties involve lifting, bending, walking, climbing, operating maintenance equipment, and performing physically demanding work throughout the golf course.