Golf Course Superintendent – Placencia, Belize
Location: Placencia, Belize (Relocation required)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Start Date: Flexible – Targeting June 2025
Salary: $70,000 – $90,000 USD annually
Benefits: Relocation bonus, annual bonus, and more (see full list below)
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Golf Course Superintendent to lead the final grow-in and long-term maintenance of a new 9-hole Mayan-themed golf course located in Placencia, Belize. This is a rare opportunity to manage a course from its final stage of development and be part of one of Belize's most unique golf experiences.
About the Role
The course is nearly complete, but a few greens require final refinement before opening. The ideal candidate will be experienced, hands-on, and ready to lead a team of 7–10 groundskeepers. You’ll be supported by ownership, an on-site mechanic, and a vast array of equipment already on site to help set you up for success.
Note: The golf course is located across a lagoon from Placencia. If living in the Placencia area, you will commute by boat each morning. A service boat is provided. Ability to drive a boat is a plus but not required.
Key Responsibilities
•Final grow-in care and preparation of select greens
•Oversee daily golf course maintenance
•Supervise, train, and motivate a grounds crew
•Implement and manage mowing, irrigation, pest control, and fertilization plans
•Ensure turf quality in a coastal tropical climate
•Coordinate with on-site mechanic and utilize provided equipment for course upkeep
Qualifications
•Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Golf Course Superintendent or similar leadership role in turf management
•Experience with Seashore Paspalum, or equivalent warm-season turfgrass
•Strong leadership and communication skills
•Experience in tropical or coastal climates preferred
•English fluency (Belize is an English-speaking country)
•Willingness to relocate to Belize
Compensation & Benefits
•Base Salary: $70,000 – $90,000 USD, based on experience
•$5,000 USD Relocation Bonus upon contract agreement
•Annual Performance Bonus
•2 Weeks Paid Time Off, (increases over time)
•Annual Flight Home – One round-trip ticket to your home country per year
•Work Visa Support – Assistance with Belizean work permit process
•Professional Development – Covered attendance at turfgrass conferences, trade shows, or certification programs
•Golf Privileges – Occasional personal use of the course allowed
•Meal Allowance – Daily staff meal provided at the on-site restaurant
•Travel to Final Interview Covered – Final-round candidates will be flown to Belize to visit the course to meet the owners and staff.
•Additional job opportunities available for family members relocating with you (positions in golf operations or affiliated businesses)
Bring your skills to paradise. Join us in shaping the future of one of Belize’s most exciting golf developments.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
•Opportunities for advancement
•Professional development assistance
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
•Are you able to relocate to Placencia, Belize?
•Do you have at least 3 years of experience working at a professional golf course in the turf management division?
•As the position is located in Belize, international travel is required. Are you legally able to travel internationally (i.e. have a passport)?
Work Location: In person