Assistant Golf Course Superintendent at Palm Aire Country Club at Sarasota – Sarasota, Florida

About Palm Aire Country Club

Palm Aire Country Club is a privately owned country club located in Sarasota, Florida, along the Manatee/Sarasota corridor just minutes from downtown Sarasota, Gulf beaches and University Town Center.

The Club offers a full range of amenities including championship golf, tennis, pickleball, padel, swimming, dining and social activities and is known for its welcoming culture where members feel like family and employees are valued.

The club features two exceptional 18-hole championship golf courses: The Champions Course and The Lakes Course. The Champions Course, originally designed by renowned architect Dick Wilson in 1957, was thoughtfully updated by architect Michael Benkusky in 2021. The Lakes Course, designed by acclaimed architect Joe Lee, recently underwent a comprehensive renovation and celebrated its reopening in December 2025.

The agronomy team operates with a collaborative structure where each Assistant Superintendent has primary responsibility for one course while remaining cross-trained across both courses. Palm Aire supports professional development and continuing education as part of our commitment to building a strong agronomy team.

Our goal is simple: provide consistently excellent playing conditions while developing talented turf professionals within a team-oriented environment.

Position Overview

Facility: 36-hole private country club (The Lakes Course & The Champions Course)

Recent Project: The Lakes Course fully renovated and reopened two months ago

Grass Types: TifEagle Bermudagrass – Greens | Bimini Bermudagrass – Tees, Fairways & Rough

Equipment & Irrigation: Baroness & John Deere equipment fleet | Toro Lynx irrigation system

Team & Salary: 38 full-time maintenance staff | $70,000–$75,000 annual salary

Palm Aire Country Club is seeking a full-time motivated Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to support the Superintendent in managing and maintaining one of the Club’s two golf courses and its associated grounds. The position plays an important leadership role in maintaining exceptional daily playing conditions and tournament-quality presentation.

Responsibilities include course setup, agronomic programs, irrigation management, staff supervision, equipment operation and regulatory compliance.

Benefits

· 100% employer-paid Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

· Paid Holidays, PTO and Sick Time

· 401(k) with 4% employer match fully vested

· Supplemental and company-paid life insurance up to $200K

· Access to club amenities including Golf, Tennis, Pickleball, Padel, Gym and Pool

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated turf professional who takes pride in their work and wants to be part of a collaborative team maintaining two outstanding golf courses.

Palm Aire Country Club is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key Responsibilities

· Assist with planning and supervising daily golf course maintenance operations

· Oversee course setup including mowing, hole locations, tee markers and bunker preparation

· Monitor turf conditions and assist with fertilization, aeration, topdressing and pest management programs

· Assist with irrigation scheduling, troubleshooting and system monitoring

· Supervise and train grounds maintenance staff

· Maintain accurate records of chemical applications, irrigation and maintenance activities

· Assist with tournament preparation and course improvement projects

· Ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulatory standards

· Serve as acting Superintendent when required to maintain operational continuity

Qualifications

· Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy or Horticulture preferred

· 2–4 years of progressive golf course maintenance experience

· Prior supervisory experience preferred

· Knowledge of irrigation systems, turf nutrition and pest management

· Florida Pesticide Applicator License or ability to obtain within six months

· Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills

· Ability to work early mornings, weekends and holidays

· Valid driver’s license