What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foreman FT position at American Golf Corporation?
ABOUT AMERICAN GOLF
American Golf is a trusted leader in golf hospitality, known for elevating the game and the communities around it. We bring deep expertise in golf operations and club culture, paired with a genuine commitment to creating welcoming, memorable experiences for every guest and member.
Our teams take pride in course care, exceptional service, and thoughtful environments that invite people to play, connect, and feel at home. We believe golf is more than a sport, it’s a place where relationships grow, traditions thrive, and everyone is part of the community.
Job Purpose
The Foreman plays a critical leadership role in the daily maintenance and presentation of the golf course. This position oversees assigned grounds operations, ensures consistent course conditions, and supports the Golf Course Superintendent and Director of Agronomy through staff leadership, training, and execution of agronomic and maintenance programs. The Foreman serves as a working leader who balances hands-on maintenance with team oversight and operational accountability while helping prepare the golf course for exceptional member and guest play each day.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Golf Course Superintendent and Director of Agronomy in planning, coordinating, and executing daily golf course maintenance operations.
- Lead, train, mentor, and provide daily direction to the golf course maintenance team, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to American Golf quality standards.
- Assist with scheduling work assignments and monitoring crew productivity while maintaining accountability for daily course presentation.
- Provide hands-on training in golf course maintenance practices, equipment operation, irrigation, chemical safety, and company procedures.
- Maintain course accessibility, playability, and visual standards through mowing, edging, trimming, bunker maintenance, sod installation, planting, landscape care, and other agronomic practices.
- Assist with irrigation system operation, fertilization, pesticide applications, weed control, drainage, cultivation, and pest management in accordance with agronomic plans, label requirements, and safety regulations.
- Operate, inspect, maintain, and safely use golf course maintenance equipment, including mowers, tractors, utility vehicles, sprayers, and other specialized equipment.
- Monitor course conditions and communicate turf, irrigation, equipment, or facility concerns to Agronomy leadership.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized maintenance facility while promoting safe work practices and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Support bilingual communication and training within the maintenance team as needed.
- May serve as acting supervisor during weekends or in the absence of the Superintendent.
- Implement and support all American Golf operational standards, safety initiatives, and agronomic programs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Minimum of two (2) years of golf course maintenance experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Previous leadership, crew lead, or Foreman experience preferred.
- Ability to operate golf course maintenance equipment, including mowers, tractors, utility vehicles, and sprayers.
- State Pesticide Applicator License preferred, or the ability to obtain and maintain one as required.
- Valid driver's license required.
- Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and time management skills.
- Ability to train, coach, and motivate maintenance staff.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse workforce; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred but not required.
- Technical aptitude and willingness to learn evolving equipment, irrigation systems, and agronomic practices.
- Team-oriented mindset with strong reliability, adaptability, and attention to detail.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
Working Conditions
- Schedule varies based on business needs; evenings, weekends, and holidays are required.
- Role involves prolonged standing, walking, bending, lifting, reaching, climbing, kneeling, and use of hands and fingers.
- Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision requirements include close, distance, peripheral, and color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Work is performed outdoors and may involve exposure to varying weather conditions, mechanical equipment, chemicals, fumes, electrical hazards, sharp objects, and moderate noise levels.
American Golf Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunities for all. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis, (protected class), including but not limited to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions, age, disability, citizenship status, uniform service member status, or any other protected class under federal, state, and/or local law.