Senior Assistant Superintendent

The Woodlands Country Club - Tournament Course; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Clothing allowance

Lunch provided

GCSAA education/seminars

Job summary

The Woodlands Country Club - Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX, seeks a Senior Assistant Superintendent to lead maintenance and agronomic programs for our Tournament Course. You will guide daily operations, mentor the team, and ensure top-tier conditioning for members and PGA Tour events.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, with opportunities to develop expertise, manage resources, and contribute to prestigious tournaments in a world-renowned private club setting.

Qualifications

• Lead and develop the agronomy team to achieve high standards.
• Strong knowledge of warm-season turfgrass management and related practices.
• Experience delivering championship conditions at private clubs or major venues.
• Ability to plan labor, equipment, and priorities with changing conditions.
• Current Texas pesticide applicator license or plan to obtain in 90 days.
• Commitment to ongoing education and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Golf Course Superintendent in daily, weekly, and seasonal maintenance programs.
• Direct and supervise daily operations to meet high standards for members, guests, and tournaments.
• Mentor the agronomy team and promote a safe, professional work environment.
• Schedule tasks, allocate labor and equipment, and monitor execution of assignments.
• Monitor turfgrass health and playing conditions across all areas.
• Support irrigation, fertility, pest-management, mowing, and cultivation programs.
• Maintain compliance with regulations governing turfgrass management and chemical applications.
• Assist with irrigation-system operation and routine maintenance.
• Support PGA Tour tournament operations and vendors during events.
• Communicate course conditions and upcoming events with leadership and departments.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Irrigation management

Turfgrass management

Fertility management

Pesticide knowledge

Education

Degree or certificate in turfgrass management/agronomy/horticulture

Job description

Salary: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 Annually

Golf & Turf

Senior Assistant Superintendent – Tournament Course at The Woodlands Country Club

The Tournament Course at The Woodlands Country Club is one of the premier private club properties in Texas and the southern United States. Host of the PGA Champions Tour’s “The Insperity” annually for well over two decades, the course has a rich tradition of championship playing conditions and atmosphere. The Woodlands Country Club is a four-property, 99-hole private club facility in The Woodlands, Texas as part of the Arcis Golf portfolio.

We are looking for that next leader who wishes to fine tune their talents, experience, and skills with a great team at a world-renowned property. If you like high expectations, advancement opportunities, and an exceptional work environment this is a great opportunity for you. Your growth, development, and future goals are a priority here at The Woodlands Country Club as part of our growing agronomy team.

If you desire to grow your talents, expand your experiences, host a PGA Tour event, and execute at the highest level, The Woodlands Country Club is great opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Golf Course Superintendent in developing and executing daily, weekly, and seasonal golf course maintenance and agronomic programs.
• Direct, coordinate, and supervise daily operations, ensuring the golf course is prepared to the highest standards for members, guests, and tournaments.
• Lead, train, motivate, and mentor the agronomy team while promoting a positive, professional, and safe work environment demanding execution and consistency.
• Schedule daily assignments, allocate labor and equipment, and monitor efficient completion and execution of assigned tasks of the agronomy team.
• Monitor turfgrass health and playing conditions across greens, tees, fairways, roughs, bunkers, and other maintained areas.
• Assist in development and implementation of fertility, irrigation, pest-management, mowing, cultivation, and plant-protectant programs.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing turfgrass management and chemical applications.
• Assist with irrigation-system operation, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance of all systems.
• Assist PGA Tour tournament operations, superintendent, and tournament vendors in preparing for and supporting the annual PGA Champions Tour event annually.
• Communicate effectively with the Superintendent, General Manager, and other club departments regarding course conditions, maintenance activities, and upcoming events.
• Help develop, maintain, and grow a culture of accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement within the agronomy department.

Position Qualifications

• A college degree or certificate in turfgrass management, agronomy, horticulture, or a related field
• Demonstrate the ability to lead, train, motivate, and develop a great agronomic team
• Strong working knowledge of warm-season turfgrass management, fertility, plant-protectant applications, cultivation practices, irrigation, drainage, and moisture management.
• Experience producing championship-level playing conditions at a private club, major tournament venue, or similarly demanding golf operation is strongly preferred.
• Ability to plan work, assign labor and equipment, monitor results, maintain records, and adjust priorities as course and weather conditions change.
• Current pesticide applicator license in the state of Texas or the ability to obtain one in 90 days.
• Commitment to continuing education, professional development, and active participation in the golf course management profession.
• Strong leadership and team building attributes that can drive execution and enhance golf course conditions.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range of $80,000-$90,000 annually.

Development opportunities through education, networking, portfolio events, and our team atmosphere. Medical, dental, vision, and a host of other insurance coverages are available. Clothing allowances through our golf shop, lunch through our F&B options, education, meetings, and seminars from the local and national GCSAA. Golfing privileges at all five courses at The Woodlands Country Club.