GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT

Texasturf; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time off (15 days in year one)

Continuing Education Support

Free Meals

Job summary

Lakeside Country Club in Houston, Texas, is seeking a Golf Course Superintendent to oversee maintenance and enhance the club's world-class golfing experience. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience in golf course management.

Offering a competitive salary range of $90,000 – $105,000, the position includes benefits like medical insurance, paid time off, and continuing education support. Responsibilities encompass supervising grounds maintenance, ensuring safety compliance, and developing improvement plans.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Assistant Superintendent or Golf Course Superintendent experience preferred.
• Warm Season turf experience is required.
• Ability to maintain course in championship playing conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all grounds on 170+ acres of turf and landscaping.
• Supervise planting, fertilizing, and care of the golf course.
• Communicate with various committees regarding course conditions.
• Attend turf conferences and workshops for ongoing education.

Skills

Passion for the Turf industry

Organizational skills

Management and training personnel

Knowledge of safety regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Ag-related study

Tools

Irrigation systems

Maintenance equipment

Job description

Lakeside Country Club is a private member owned club that was founded in 1951 located in Houston, Texas. Originally designed by Ralph Plummer, but more recently a total transformation was completed by Jay Blasi in 2023. Lakeside was recently named top 20 in the state of Texas by Dallas Morning News as well as other accolades. The next Golf Course Superintendent will work alongside the Director of Agronomy, creating a world‑class golf experience as well as serving the members of the club.

Job Duties

• Maintains all grounds on 170+ acres of turf, natural areas and landscaping
• Schedules, trains, supervises and evaluates all personnel assigned to department.
• Supervises all planting, fertilizing and care of turf, plants, shrubs, trees and other facilities on the golf course and club grounds
• Records all maintenance on course, daily data readings and monthly nutrient inputs
• Maintains course in championship playing conditions under the direction of Director of Agronomy.
• Implements and enforces comprehensive safety program for employees, members and guests on course in compliance with local, state and federal laws
• Maintains accurate work records for all personnel in the department
• Communicates as necessary with grounds, golf, house committees and/or other applicable committees
• Attends staff and management meetings
• Attends turf conferences, equipment shows, workshops and other educational programs to maintain a current knowledge of technical and turf innovations and changes that could affect the department’s operations
• Assists in the development of short and long‑range plans for improvements to the club facilities and courses
• Conducts daily facility security checks ensuring accurate inventory of equipment and keys
• Assist in supervising and inspecting design improvements and capital layouts to golf course and golf facilities
• Adheres to all federal, state and local laws regarding health, safety and employment
• Organizational skills are a must

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred in Ag‑related study.
• 4+ years of Assistant Superintendent or Golf Course Superintendent experience preferred at High Level club.
• Warm Season turf experience
• Looking for an individual that has a passion for the Turf industry and is willing to push themselves to achieve Championship Playing conditions daily.

Club at a Glance

• Operating Budget 6 million (2026)
• Annual Rounds 40,000 (Very large walking and caddy program)
• Total Staff 27 full‑time, including 2 assistant superintendents
• Fairways, Tees, Rough North Bridge Bermuda
• Irrigation Rain Bird 2‑Wire IC (installed 2023)
• Equipment Toro lease

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary Range: $90,000 – $105,000
• Outstanding Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short‑term and Long‑term Disability Coverage available
• Paid Time off (15 days in year one)
• Local and National Dues
• GIS attendance allowance
• Free Meals
• Continuing Education Support

TO APPLY

Please submit Cover Letter highlighting your experience, Resume and references in email to [e-mail]