Deering Bay Yacht & Country Club is seeking a driven and career-focused Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to join our agronomy team. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated turf professional to gain leadership experience while working at a private member-owned club maintaining an 18-hole championship golf course entirely in Seashore Paspalum.

Working directly with the Director of Agronomy, the Assistant Superintendent will assist in maintaining exceptional playing conditions while gaining exposure to agronomic program development, budgeting, leadership, and golf course administration. This role provides hands-on experience for individuals pursuing future Golf Course Superintendent or Director of Agronomy positions.

The club is currently planning a full golf course renovation with renowned golf course architect Rees Jones, providing the selected candidate the opportunity to gain valuable experience in renovation planning, preparation, and construction coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily planning and execution of golf course maintenance operations

• Supervise and lead maintenance staff while ensuring high standards of work quality

• Provide continual training and development for both experienced staff and newer employees

• Monitor turf health and assist in agronomic decision-making

• Calibrate application equipment and assist with fertilizer and pesticide applications

• Learn and participate in building fertility, fungicide, herbicide, and insecticide programs

• Assist with irrigation system monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintenance

• Participate in budgeting, purchasing, inventory management, and administrative duties

• Participate in staff and management meetings when workload allows

• Assist with planning and executing cultural practices and course improvement projects

• Participate in detailed data tracking and agronomic record keeping

• Assist with drone mapping and NDVI turf health monitoring technology

• Assist with Early Order Program (EOP) strategy and planning for fertilizers, pesticides, and other agronomic inputs

• Help maintain championship-level playing conditions across all course surfaces

Operation Overview

• Maintenance Staff: 24 total team members

• Leadership Team: Director of Agronomy, 2 Assistant Superintendents, Irrigation Technician, and 2 Equipment Technicians

• Equipment Fleet: Toro

• Irrigation System: Toro irrigation system utilizing Lynx central control software

The agronomy program emphasizes precision turf management, incorporating modern data tracking, drone NDVI monitoring, and detailed agronomic record analysis to guide management decisions.

Professional Development

Deering Bay Yacht & Country Club is committed to developing the next generation of industry leaders. The Assistant Superintendent will receive direct mentorship from the Director of Agronomy, with opportunities to gain hands-on experience in agronomic program development, budgeting, capital planning, renovation preparation, and leadership of the maintenance team.

Qualified candidates should be motivated individuals seeking to prepare for a future Golf Course Superintendent or Director of Agronomy position.

Benefits

• Health insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Paid vacation and personal time

• Daily staff meal provided

• Uniforms provided

• Golfing privilages

• Continuing education support

• GCSAA membership dues are paid for by the club

• Relocation assistance may be considered for highly qualified candidates

About Deering Bay Yacht & Country Club

Deering Bay Yacht & Country Club is a private member-owned club located in Coral Gables, Florida. The club features an 18-hole championship golf course originally designed by Arnold Palmer and maintained entirely in Seashore Paspalum across all playing surfaces.

The property presents unique agronomic challenges due to its coastal environment and demands a high level of precision turf management. The agronomy department operates with a staff of 24 team members, supported by modern Toro equipment and a Toro irrigation system utilizing Lynx central control software.

The club is currently planning a full golf course renovation with renowned golf course architect Rees Jones, which will provide unique opportunities for agronomy staff to gain valuable experience in course construction, project management, and renovation preparation.

Deering Bay Yacht & Country Club is committed to maintaining exceptional playing conditions while fostering the professional development of its agronomy team.

The club is seeking to fill this position by mid to late April.

Applicants with a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a desire to become future leaders within the golf course management industry are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Degree or certificate in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, or related field preferred

• 3–5 years of golf course maintenance experience preferred

• Seashore Paspalum experience is a plus but not required

• Ability to lead and communicate effectively with a team

• Strong attention to detail and desire to advance in the profession

• Florida pesticide applicator license required within 90 days of employment