TPC Prestancia. Tucked away in the lush, private Palmer Ranch just moments away from Siesta Key's crystal sand beaches with easy access to the arts and culture of downtown Sarasota. Known as Sarasota's "hidden gem," TPC Prestancia is part of the legendary PGA TOUR Tournament Players Club Brand Network.  Members enjoy world-class golf facilities including an expansive practice area, a variety of social activities and events, a full service restaurant, renovated patio and bar serving local fresh cuisine with indoor and outdoor dining.

TPC Prestancia is a global brand that offers a customized approach to Club Membership designed to meet your golf and lifestyle needs. With both Golf and Social Memberships, you can enjoy the club amenities, events and atmosphere your way.

Part of the PGA TOUR, the TPC Network was established to provide host venues for TOUR events with services and amenities that meet the highest standards of professional golf. Across the country, TPC golf courses allow ordinary golfers to live the PGA TOUR life. Walking the same fairways as the professionals, teeing off from the very spots where history has been made, and enjoying every detail exactly as the pros do.

TPC Prestancia is one of Heritage Golf Group’s premier properties.  Heritage Golf Group is the Fastest Growing Country Club Lifestyle company in the United States fueled by an abundance of industry leadership experience and strong relationships. In over 4 years, Heritage has grown in size from 6 owned clubs to now 41.

Mark Burnett, Heritage's President and CEO with 30 years of industry experience took the helm with new ownership in January 2020. The new leadership team has a passionate vision to purchase clubs, modernize amenities for current and future members by investing millions while also improving current operations and experiences.

The company is becoming well known for being innovative and transformative throughout all Member and Guest areas while bringing new technology and futuristic thinking.

Assistant Superintendent

TPC Prestancia is searching for an Assistant Superintendent to join our team.  This position will work with our Director of Agronomy and Golf Course Superintendent to help provide outstanding golf course conditions for our members on a daily basis.  This is a critical leadership position that is perfect for someone who is looking to take the next step in their career. 

TPC Prestancia has completed multi-million-dollar renovations to our Short Game/Practice areas and the Players Course in the last three years with a major cart path renovation project planned for the Players Course this summer.  The ideal candidate will be someone who has a desire to become a Superintendent and has a strong irrigation background. 

Applicants should send a resume and cover letter to 

Steven Smith

Director of Agronomy

TPC Prestancia

sesmith@heritagegolfgroup.com

Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Related Titles: Assistant Greenskeeper; Greens Assistant Superintendent

Reports to:  Golf Course Superintendent / Director or Agronomy

Supervises: Golf Course Maintenance Foreman, Pesticides Application Specialist,  Irrigation Specialist, Equipment Operator, and all groundskeepers/laborers.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Horticulture or Plant Science is preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience in a club or golf course setting.
• Candidates with a sufficient experience/qualifications outside of those listed above may be considered.

Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations

• 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/Director
• Ability to perform required role in emergency situations.
• An interest in the game of golf is preferred.
• Experience with irrigation repair and maintenance is preferred.

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/Director of Agronomy
• Responsible for the implementation of all golf course maintenance programs.
• Ensures that daily course maintenance tasks are performed by staff to a high level.

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.

Licenses and Special Requirements

• Golf Course Superintendent Association of America (GCSAA)
• Pesticide Application certification or ability to acquire within 90 days.
• Valid driver’s license.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. 

Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.

Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Able to meet and perform the physical requirements and to work effectively in an environment which is typical of this position.

Frequent lifting, bending, climbing, stooping, and pulling.