Assistant Superintendent – TPC Tampa Bay
Job Details
About the Club:
TPC Tampa Bay, one of Florida’s premier championship golf facilities and a proud member of the Heritage Golf Group portfolio, is seeking a motivated and career-driven Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to join our agronomy team.
TPC Tampa Bay is a championship golf course designed to challenge and inspire golfers of all skill levels while delivering exceptional playing conditions year-round. The course is known for its natural beauty, strategic layout, and commitment to agronomic excellence.
As part of the Heritage Golf Group family of clubs, team members benefit from a culture focused on professional growth, operational excellence, and delivering outstanding member and guest experiences.
Consistently ranked among the top public-access golf courses in Florida, TPC Tampa Bay offers an exceptional opportunity to work at a high-profile facility known for outstanding course conditions, professional standards, and a strong team culture. This role is ideal for a turf professional looking to continue developing their leadership and agronomic expertise within a collaborative, high-performance environment.
Position Summary:
The Assistant Superintendent works closely with the Golf Course Superintendent to help lead daily maintenance operations and ensure the golf course is maintained to the highest standards. The position provides hands-on leadership in all aspects of turf management while helping supervise and develop the maintenance team.
This role offers significant exposure to championship-level course conditioning, irrigation management, and team leadership, providing an excellent pathway for career advancement in golf course management.
Key Responsibilities:
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Assist in the planning and execution of daily golf course maintenance operations
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Supervise and train maintenance staff while promoting a positive and professional work environment
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Assist with irrigation system operation, troubleshooting, and water management
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Monitor turf health, pest and disease pressures, and assist with agronomic programs
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Apply fertilizers and plant protectants in accordance with agronomic plans and regulatory requirements
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Assist with course setup and daily conditioning standards
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Maintain accurate records for chemical applications, water usage, and maintenance activities
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Ensure safe operation of equipment and adherence to safety standards
Job Benefits
Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, Earned PTO, 401(k) option
Opportunity for professional growth and development within a leading golf company, Heritage Golf Group.
Job Requirements
1–3+ years of experience as an assistant to an experienced Golf Course Superintendent is required.
Florida pesticide applicator license (or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe)
Previous supervisory experience, strong leadership and communication skills
Experience with irrigation systems and turf management practices
Ability to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as required in the golf industry
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.
· Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Horticulture or Plant Science is preferred.
· An Associate’s degree from an intensive two-year turf grass management program.
Golf Course Superintendent Association of America (GCSAA)
Pesticide Application certification.
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.