Assistant Superintendent

Located in the heart of Palm Beach County, Florida, The Club at Quail Ridge is a prestigious, award- winning, private residential country club community spanning over 600 acres. The community features 947 residences, two championship golf courses, 16 Har-Tru® tennis courts, four pickleball courts, a spa and fitness center, multiple pools, miles of scenic walking trails, and a state-of-the-art, 60,000 square-foot clubhouse. The club’s motto of “Everything matters” is exemplified by the staff’s efforts on a daily basis.

We are currently seeking a Golf Course Assistant Superintendent to help oversee daily maintenance operations on one of our two 18-hole championship courses and practice facilities. This hands-on leadership role includes supervising a large crew and working with the Superintendent and Director of Agronomy to uphold the club’s mission and goals established by the Board of governors.

The club has recently completed a total reimagination and reconstruction of the North Course under the supervision of Jason Straka and Dana Fry of Fry/Straka golf architecture design. The new North Course was recently awarded 2^nd Place in the Private Club category within the Golf Inc. Magazine’s ‘2025 Renovation of the Year Award’. The club also plans on spending significant funds on improving the South Course, which was most recently renovated in 2019 by golf course architect Bobby Weed. Both courses have a state-of-the-art irrigation system, and all infrastructure is in great condition.

Agronomy Team Highlights:

·         Annual Maintenance Budget: $4.9 million

·         Capital Budget: $553,000 2026 and $2.3 million over the next 5 years

·         Irrigation System: Rain Bird

·         Equipment: Recently signed a $3.1 million lease package with Toro

·         Staff: 45 full-time agronomy employees

·         Maintenance facility was rebuilt in 2014

Essential Responsibilities:

·         Lead the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program, including scheduling and supervising all chemical and fertilizer       applications

·         Maintain accurate records and inventory of pesticides, fertilizers, and application equipment

·         Ensure compliance with safety protocols and proper equipment use for all spray and spreader operations

·         Supervise and participate in agronomic practices including mowing, bunker maintenance, and cultural procedures

·         Coordinate with the Equipment Manager on equipment maintenance and repair

·         Oversee construction and renovation work on greens, tees, fairways, bunkers, and related areas

·         Monitor the safe and effective operation of all application equipment

·         Assist with receiving, inspecting, and storing all agronomic products

·         Create and manage daily staff schedules

·         Provide coaching, conflict resolution, and disciplinary guidance as needed

·         Conduct safety and team meetings regularly

·         Assist in implementing departmental policies and procedures

·         Ensure quality standards are met, including final daily course evaluations

·         Weekend duty required on a rotational basis (approximately every third weekend)

·         Perform additional tasks as assigned by management

Supervisory Responsibilities:

·         Direct oversight of 5–6 Spray Technicians

·         Supervision of 15–20 weekend Golf Course Maintenance staff

If you're a proactive and detail-oriented turf professional seeking a leadership role in a premier golf environment, we invite you to apply and grow your career with The Club at Quail Ridge.

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