Golf Course Superintendent

Shadow Hawk Golf Club; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Meals

Professional Association Dues

Continuing Education

Development Support

Job summary

Shadow Hawk Golf Club seeks an experienced Golf Course Superintendent to oversee the day-to-day maintenance and operations of a Rees Jones-designed championship course. Reporting to the Director of Agronomy, you will lead staff, manage water resources, and drive agronomic programs to maintain exceptional conditions year-round. The club recently completed a major 40-acre grassing upgrade, highlighting a commitment to excellence in playing surfaces.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as Golf Course Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent
• Texas Pesticide Applicator License (or obtain within 90 days)
• Warm season turf experience
• Strong knowledge of irrigation systems, turfgrass management, and pest management
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience managing budgets, labor, and equipment maintenance programs

Responsibilities

• Direct all golf course maintenance and daily operations
• Oversee agronomic programs to deliver outstanding playing conditions
• Manage irrigation systems, water usage, tracking and reporting
• Recruit, train, supervise, evaluate and retain maintenance team members
• Foster a positive, safety-focused work environment
• Provide training for equipment operation and OSHA safety compliance
• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of all equipment and machinery
• Supervise fertilizer and pesticide applications with accurate records

Skills

Leadership

Irrigation

Pest Management

Turfgrass Management

Budget Management

Staff Training

Safety Compliance

Education

Texas Pesticide Applicator License

Tools

(none)

Job description

Shadow Hawk Golf Club is seeking an experienced, motivated Golf Course Superintendent to lead the daily maintenance and operations of our Rees Jones-designed championship golf course.

Reporting directly to the Director of Agronomy, the Superintendent will oversee all aspects of golf course maintenance, staff leadership, water management, and agronomic programs while ensuring exceptional playing conditions for our members.

Shadow Hawk Golf Club spans 125 acres, winding through mature pecan groves and scenic lakes, providing a peaceful retreat from the busy Houston metropolitan area. Our commitment to excellence and attention to detail creates an exceptional golf experience that our members enjoy year-round. We recently completed a 40-acre re-grassing of our putting surfaces, approaches, and fairways in 2025.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Director of Agronomy to achieve Club goals and meet Member expectations.
• Direct all golf course maintenance and daily operations.
• Execute agronomic programs to consistently deliver outstanding playing conditions.
• Manage irrigation systems, water usage, tracking, and reporting.
• Recruit, train, supervise, evaluate, and retain maintenance team members.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and safety-focused work environment.
• Conduct performance evaluations and administer progressive discipline when necessary.
• Provide technical, operational, and OSHA safety training for all team members.
• Ensure the proper operation, maintenance, and safe use of all equipment and machinery.
• Supervise and participate in fertilizer and pesticide applications while maintaining accurate application records in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Maintain required agronomic, irrigation, chemical, and maintenance records.
• Order equipment, parts, tools, and supplies as needed.
• Must be proficient in calibration of fertilizer/pesticides.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ year experience as a Golf Course Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent at a high end .
• Possesses Texas Pesticide Applicator License (or obtain within 90 Days).
• Warm season turf experience
• Strong knowledge of irrigation systems, turfgrass management, and pest management.
• Strongleadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience managing budgets, labor, and equipment maintenance programs.
• Passion for delivering exceptional golf course conditions and member experiences.
• High golf IQ
• Salary: $75,000–$90,000, commensurate with experience
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Complimentary Employee Meals
• Local and National Professional Association Dues
• Continuing Education and Professional Development Support

If you are a passionate turf professional who enjoys leading teams, developing championship playing conditions, and taking pride in delivering an exceptional golf experience, we encourage you to apply and become part of the Shadow Hawk Golf Club team.

How To Apply:

Shadow Hawk Golf Club & Black Hawk Country Club