What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Superintendent position at Kings Ridge Golf Club?
The Kings Ridge Golf Club in Clermont, FL is accepting applications for an Assistant Superintendent!
Kings Ridge Golf club provides two golf courses: the Kings Course is a very playable Lloyd Clifton design with generous fairways and greens. The course, which opened in 1996, is a par-71 offering elevated tees, some 40 bunkers, and fairways, some of which are lined by pine trees. The second Course – The Ridge, is an outstanding par-57, designed by Ron Garl with fifteen par 3’s and three par 4’s with some interesting elevation changes. Together they make for a great Florida golf experience combination.
The Maintenance Department equipment package is Toro. The Courses are irrigated with two pumpstations that include Par controllers and Rain Bird series 900/950 and 700/750 heads.
The Assistant Superintendent position involves all facets of golf course management with an emphasis on irrigation, fertilizer/pesticide applications, and employee management under the supervision of the Director of Golf and Golf Course Superintendent. Opportunity exist to be the superintendent for the right candidate.
Requirements
- Two-year certificate, associate degree or bachelor’s degree in Turf Grass Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. Will consider other experience/education degrees and those currently working towards a degree.
- Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
- Ability to interact with Club managers, employees, members, and guests in a positive manner.
- Must have a valid driver license and clean motor vehicle record.
- Must have or be able to obtain a Florida Pesticides License for employment.
- 3 years of Golf Course experience is a must.
- Knowledge of reconstruction of tee boxes, bunkers, greens is preferred.
- Strong Knowledge of Turf grass diagnosis.
The Department/Courses will further provide training in:
- Management and motivation of the Golf Maintenance Team.
- Daily scheduling of the Golf Maintenance Team to achieve excellent playing conditions.
- All irrigation repair, watering techniques and nightly irrigation programming.
- Proper use of spray and fertilizer equipment, rate determinations and calibration techniques.
- Golf course principle, methods, and practices.
- Expand upon current knowledge of agronomy and turfgrass management practices.
Job Benefits
To be covered and discussed further during interview
Reports to
Director of Golf
Date Job is Available
Looking to hire 2 candidates on or after 8/1/2026
Salary
Range Based on experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $38,000.00 - $46,000.00 per year
Experience:
- Golf Course Maintenance: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Clermont, FL 34711 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Clermont, FL 34711: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $38,000 - $46,000