Join a team dedicated to excellence at The Legacy at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Racquet Club, a premier facility in the heart of Lakewood Ranch, FL. Under the forward-thinking leadership of Heritage Golf Group, we’ve invested in substantial course enhancements, ensuring The Legacy continues to be a top destination for golfers.

Our recent improvements include:
State-of-the-Art Agronomy Upgrades: Enhancing playability and turf health.
Facility Enhancements: Elevating the overall guest experience.
Sustainability Initiatives: Incorporating eco-friendly practices into course maintenance.

We’re proud to be part of Heritage Golf Group’s commitment to innovative leadership and operational excellence. The Legacy Golf Club is a testament to their vision of delivering unforgettable golf experiences, and we’re looking for an Assistant Superintendent who shares our passion for superior course conditions and a strong team dynamic.

Job Summary (Essential Functions)

• Manage and maintain golf course properties including golf course, clubhouse grounds and landscaping, open spaces and the equipment used to maintain these areas at the direction of the Superintendent.
• Responsible for the implementation of all golf course maintenance programs.

Job Tasks/Duties

• Maintains all grounds and course maintenance equipment according to the club’s / company’s
• turf management program with the assistance of the Superintendent.
• Schedules, trains, supervises and evaluates all personnel assigned to department with the assistance of the Superintendent.
• Maintains accurate work records for all personnel in the department with the assistance of the Superintendent.
• Supervises and/or executes all planting, fertilizing, care and removal of turf, plants, shrubs, trees and
• other facilities on the golf course.
• Maintains course in proper playing condition.
• Inspects course regularly to evaluate and recommend improvements.
• Inspects irrigation pump station frequently to ensure safe operation.
• Helps to ensure that entire golf maintenance facility is clean and organized (including irrigation parts room, chemical storage room, and mechanics parts room).
• Oversees repairs of broken water lines or valves and may perform necessary repairs in an emergency.
• Records all maintenance on course for review with the Superintendent.
• Establishes short- and long-range plans for the golf course with the Superintendent.
• Oversees the application of fertilizers and nutrients for the property.
• Works closely with the Superintendent to implement the property’s safety program.
• Ensures that chemicals, petroleum, and other controlled products are used, stored and disposed of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations; maintains required records and strives to minimize
• the use of chemicals and petroleum products.
• Communicates as necessary with the golf shop relating to on-course activities.
• Attends staff and management meetings.
• Keeps members informed about current and future maintenance activities.
• Conducts daily facility security checks ensuring accurate inventory of equipment and keys.
• Plans professional development and training activities for subordinates including safety training for equipment use and proper handling of fertilizers, herbicides, and all other chemicals used on course; assures that SDSs are available in convenient location.
• Works with Superintendent to ensure proper landscaping for property outside of golf course including the clubhouse and surrounding areas.
• Helps to coordinate applicable work with outside contractors.
• Determines when course should be closed due to weather conditions that may damage the course if play continues.
• Conducts other appropriate tasks assigned by the General Manager or Superintendent.

• Previous work as an assistant to an experienced Golf Course Superintendent is required
• Previous supervisory experience in a club or golf course setting.
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• Have a basic understanding of the rules of golf.
• Be up to date on federal, state, and local laws on golf course operations.
• Some administrative and executive ability, especially critical in problem-solving and decision-making.  Need to work in “team” atmosphere while executing the vision of the Superintendent.
• Ability to perform required role in emergency situations.
• An interest in the game of golf is preferred.