Director of Golf Course & Resort Landscape Operations

Join our AAA Five Diamond property in Central Florida!

The Opportunity:

Director of Golf Course & Resort Landscape Operations

Our Tranquilo Golf Course is renowned among Orlando golf courses for its serene landscapes and challenging play. Whether you’re sharpening your skills on our state-of-the-art practice facilities or exploring the lush greens, every moment here is designed to elevate your golf experience. Join us where championship play and breathtaking views await at every tee.

Unique in Central Florida for its varying elevations, abundant wildlife and protected wetlands, this picturesque course is a Certified Audubon Sanctuary, offering an incomparable golf experience where you can connect with nature and truly escape. The Tom Fazio-designed 18-hole course is a par-71, with 6,901 yards and four sets of tees to accommodate all skill levels.

Who We Look For: 

The position of Director of Golf & Resort Landscape Operations will play a key role in the success of our resort/private membership at the club.

This role centers on delivering strong operational results that support the club’s overall strategy and membership growth goals. Because golf environments change rapidly, the position demands creativity, quick problem‑solving, and timely decision‑making to ensure smooth daily operations. A key responsibility is maintaining consistently high course playability year‑round by coordinating closely with maintenance teams, anticipating seasonal challenges, and implementing proactive turf and grounds strategies that elevate the member experience.

While the role requires independent action and a strong sense of urgency, it also demands a commitment to operational excellence, course quality, and delivering exceptional golf experiences that attract new members and increase member satisfaction.

Overall, the emphasis is on results, streamlined systems, and achieving goals through effective teamwork. The environment is dynamic, member‑focused, and rewards innovation, strong leadership, and measurable growth in membership and engagement.

Responsibilities:

• The candidate will possess a sense of urgency for goal achievement with varied activities running simultaneously and the ability to achieve these goals in a fast-paced environment.
• You must be an innovative, creative, and results-driven leader with the astute ability to problem solve.
• The candidate must have the ability to establish rapport and engage relationship building focused on achieving results with the commitment and trust of others.
• The ability to challenge the norm and take a calculated risk when the opportunity arises
• The ability to make quick decisions in response to changing conditions
• Accountability for results
• You must be an effective communicator on a multitude of levels with the willingness to teach and mentor coworkers
• The candidate will be well versed in agronomic practices that entail golf course and landscape practices.
• The candidate will be well organized and a strategic thinker to continue the proactive versus reactive business philosophy that delivers a high standard and expectation

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy
• Must have or the ability to obtain State of Florida Pesticide Applicator License
• Thorough understanding of business principles, financial accountability, agronomy practices
• CGCS preferred
• Seasoned experience in resort landscape operations and a private golf membership
• Proven effective planning and communication
• Must have a TEAM mentality. The right candidate must have the willingness to grow and learn as well as having a desire to advance their career in the turf grass industry.
• Must be self-motivated, lead by example, and have a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems, and efficiently handle multiple duties under pressure.
• This position will be directly involved with creating and adapting the daily work schedule on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Aptitude for administrative and executive responsibilities including effective oral and written communication skills.
• Supervises and participates in fertilizer and pesticide applications. Must know how to operate and calibrate fertilizer and pesticide equipment. Maintain application sheets and documents for inventory control.
• Maintains chemical storage and mixing areas in compliance with county, state, and federal regulations and is responsible for the safety and direction of chemical handlers and/or helpers.
• Will assist with managing both payroll and operating budget.
• Work with Golf Operations staff to coordinate tournaments, weather related closures, and special requests.
• Hire, train, and supervise maintenance staff.
• Oversee the seeding, fertilizing, topdressing, soil conditioning, watering and pest and weed control of the golf course and practice facility.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, OSHA rules and regulations, relating to chemical and fertilizer storage and disposal, employee safety, public safety.
• Two or four-year degree in Turfgrass Management or completion of Turf Management related certificate program preferred.

• Must possess a valid Florida Pesticide applicators license.
• Minimum of 2 years as a Golf Course Superintendent or Director of Golf Course Landscape Operations or Equivalent

A successful candidate will have a flexible schedule, ability to work weekends and holidays. Must be fluent in English and possess legal work authorization in the United States.

Comprehensive Benefits

• Energizing Employee Culture where you are encouraged to be your true self!   
• Comprehensive learning and development programs to help you master your craft.   
• Inclusive and diverse employee engagement events all year-round.   
• Exclusive discount and travel programs with Four Seasons  
• Competitive wages and benefits package  
• Medical Insurance after 30 days of employment
• Employer-paid Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) and Retirement Plan Matching  
• Employee Assistance Program 
• And so much more!

Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, Employer of Choice

 “The reason for our success is no secret. It comes down to one single principle that transcends time and geography, religion, and culture.  It’s the Golden Rule – the simple idea that if you treat people well, the way you would like to be treated, they will do the same.” – Isadore Sharp, Founder and Chairman Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

We look forward to receiving your application!