Senior Assistant Superintendent

Arcis Golf; Prosper (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Employee discount and golf privileges

Job summary

Arcis Golf is seeking a Senior Assistant Superintendent at Gentle Creek Country Club in Prosper, TX to support the Superintendent in maintaining championship‑quality playing conditions and overseeing daily operations. You will lead the maintenance team, ensure safety and quality, and step in as acting Superintendent when needed.

The role emphasizes planning and supervising all golf course maintenance activities, including mowing, irrigation, fertilization, pest management, and budget

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, or related field (preferred).
• 3–5+ years in golf course maintenance with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of warm-season turfgrass management (Bermuda preferred), irrigation systems, and water management.
• Texas pesticide applicator’s license or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Leadership, communication, organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Assist in planning and executing golf course maintenance practices — mowing, irrigation, fertilization, pest management.
• Staff Management: Supervise, train, mentor, and develop crew members; promote accountability, teamwork, and safety.
• Course Condition Monitoring: Inspect greens, tees, fairways, roughs, bunkers, and landscaped areas; monitor turf health and environmental conditions.
• Irrigation & Water Management: Schedule, troubleshoot, and repair irrigation systems; implement water management strategies.
• Agronomic Programs: Support chemical/fertilizer applications in compliance with local/state regulations; plan fertility, disease, weed, and insect control.
• Recordkeeping & Budgeting: Maintain accurate records of agronomic practices, equipment use, and inventory; assist with budgeting, purchasing, and resource allocation.
• Project Support: Assist with renovations, drainage work, and special event setups.
• Acting Superintendent: Step in as Superintendent in their absence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Attention to detail

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Turfgrass Management

Tools

Irrigation systems

Job description

Club Location:

Gentle Creek Country Club - Prosper, TX

Arcis Golf team members thrive on anticipating needs, forging connections, and elevating experiences for our team, members, and guests. We are an inclusive team of unique individuals who show up each day with a grateful spirit, humble heart, and a genuine respect for one another.

Arcis Senior Assistant Superintendent — Job Description

The Senior Assistant Superintendent at Arcis Golf is a key leadership role in the agronomy team, assisting the Golf Course Superintendent in maintaining championship‑quality playing conditions while overseeing daily operations and staff.

Position Summary

The Senior Assistant Superintendent works directly with the Superintendent to plan, execute, and supervise all golf course maintenance activities. The role includes leading the maintenance team, ensuring safety and quality standards, and stepping in as acting Superintendent when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Assist in planning and executing all golf course maintenance practices — mowing, irrigation, fertilization, pest management.
• Staff Management: Supervise, train, mentor, and develop crew members; promote accountability, teamwork, and safety.
• Course Condition Monitoring: Inspect greens, tees, fairways, roughs, bunkers, and landscaped areas; monitor turf health and environmental conditions.
• Irrigation & Water Management: Schedule, troubleshoot, and repair irrigation systems; implement water management strategies.
• Agronomic Programs: Support chemical/fertilizer applications in compliance with local/state regulations; plan fertility, disease, weed, and insect control.
• Recordkeeping & Budgeting: Maintain accurate records of agronomic practices, equipment use, and inventory; assist with budgeting, purchasing, and resource allocation.
• Project Support: Assist with renovations, drainage work, and special event setups.
• Acting Superintendent: Step in as Superintendent in their absence.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, or related field (preferred).
• Experience: 3–5+ years in golf course maintenance with leadership responsibilities.
• Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of warm‑season turfgrass management (Bermuda preferred), irrigation systems, and water management.
• Licenses: Texas pesticide applicator’s license or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Soft Skills: Leadership, communication, organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee discount and golf privileges

In essence, this role blends hands‑on agronomy expertise with leadership and operational oversight, ensuring Arcis Golf clubs deliver top‑tier playing conditions and guest experiences.

Arcis Golf provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Arcis participates in E-Verify, the government program that certifies an employee’s right to work for us in the U.S.