Assistant Superintendent – Indian Creek Club

Indian Creek Country Club, located in Indian Creek Village (Miami), Florida, is seeking a highly motivated Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to join its golf course maintenance team. The successful candidate will play an important leadership role in daily maintenance operations while receiving mentorship and professional development that will prepare them for future advancement within the industry.

Originally designed by William Flynn, Indian Creek recently completed a comprehensive golf course renovation with architect Andrew Green in 2022, restoring Flynn’s original design while enhancing playability and course conditioning. The renovation was recognized by Golf Digest as the runner-up for Renovation of the Year in 2023, and the golf course is currently ranked among the top courses in Florida.

• Annual Golf Rounds:
  Approximately 14,000
• Total Maintenance Staff:
  Approximately 40 employees
• Typical Schedule:
  • In Season (November-April): 5:30 AM-3:30 PM
  • Out of Season (May-October): 5:30 AM-3:30 PM (some weeks until 4:00 PM depending on closure practices)
  • Weekend schedule rotates based on team structure and tournament schedule
• Turf Types:
  • Tif Eagle Greens
  • Primo Zoysia Tees
  • Tif Tuf Bermuda grass Fairways & Rough
  • Zorro Zoysia Club Lawns
  • St. Augustine Club Grounds
• Irrigation System:
  Rain Bird 2-Wire
• Equipment Fleet:
  Purchased John Deere and Toro equipment
• Future Projects:
  • Golf course drainage improvements
  • Construction of a new golf course maintenance facility

• Professionalism, punctuality, and dependability.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive attitude with a desire to become part of a close-knit club culture featuring many long-tenured team members.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.
• Passion for learning every aspect of golf course maintenance, agronomy, construction, irrigation, and leadership.
• A willingness to lead by example while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and accountability.

• Assist in planning, scheduling, and supervising daily golf course maintenance operations on greens, tees, fairways, and rough.
• Supervise employees and equipment usage to ensure efficient daily operations.
• Train equipment operators on proper operation, maintenance, and care of mowing and specialty equipment.
• Supervise pesticide applications and calibrate application equipment.
• Assist with irrigation system operation, pump station maintenance, drainage systems, and water management.
• Participate in employee training, evaluations, scheduling, safety programs, and personnel management.
• Help maintain championship-level playing conditions while supporting the department’s long-term agronomic goals.

• Assist in implementing comprehensive agronomic programs utilizing best management practices.
• Execute fertility, irrigation, drainage, cultivation, pest management, and cultural practices.
• Monitor turf health and identify proactive solutions to agronomic challenges.
• Maintain championship playing conditions throughout the property.

• Lead by example while promoting professionalism and accountability.
• Foster a positive workplace culture built around teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement.
• Motivate, train, and develop employees.
• Collaborate effectively with the Director of Agronomy, Superintendent, and fellow assistants.

• Assist with daily and weekly fertilizer and pesticide applications.
• Maintain compliance with county, state, and federal regulations.
• Properly mix, calibrate, and apply plant protectants and fertilizers.
• Ensure chemical storage and handling areas…