Description

Overview

St. James Bay Golf & Pickleball Resort - Carrabelle, FloridaSt. James Bay Golf & Pickleball Resort is seeking a dedicated and hands‑on Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to join our agronomy team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated turf professional who wants to grow their career while contributing to the maintenance of a beautiful, environmentally certified coastal golf course.

About the Course

St. James Bay is an 18‑hole championship course located along Florida's Forgotten Coast. As an Audubon International Certified Sanctuary, we prioritize environmental stewardship, water quality, and wildlife protection while delivering excellent playing conditions for members, guests, and the local community.

Experience Required

• Degree or certificate in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, Horticulture, or related field
• Minimum 1-3 years of golf course maintenance experience

• Experience with irrigation systems preferred

• Leadership qualities in managing a crew of maintenance workers preferred.
• Floridia pesticide application license preferred, or ability to attain one within 3 months.
• Strong understanding of warm‑season turfgrass management (Bermuda, Paspalum preferred)
• Experience with irrigation systems (Toro or Rain Bird helpful)
• Ability to work early mornings, weekends, holidays as needed, minimum of 55 hours per week
• Strong communication skills and a positive, team‑focused attitude

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist in all aspects of turfgrass management, including greens, tees, fairways, roughs, and native areas
• Lead, train, and motivate the maintenance team in daily tasks
• Oversee irrigation system operation, troubleshooting, and repair
• Apply fertilizers and pesticides in accordance with state and environmental guidelines
• Monitor course conditions and communicate needs proactively
• Operate and maintain a wide range of turf equipment
• Support planning and execution of cultural practices (aerification, topdressing, verticutting, etc.)
• Ensure safety standards and best practices are followed
• Contribute to long‑term agronomic planning and project execution

Benefits

• $40,000 to $63,000 based on experience
• Health Insurance
• Lodging may be offered
• Golf privileges and resort amenities
• PTO - Paid Time Off
• Opportunity for advancement within a growing resort operation