Senior Assistant Superintendent

Evergreen Alliance Golf; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Woodlands Country Club, Trails Course, The Woodlands, TX, is seeking a Senior Assistant Superintendent to lead agronomy operations and advance course conditioning and playability. This role suits a proven leader who can direct daily maintenance and develop robust agronomy plans in a high‑expectation private club setting.

You will manage staff, coordinate labor and equipment, monitor turf health, and ensure regulatory compliance while supporting tournaments and member events.

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, 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 ability to obtain one in 90 days.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Golf course management

Education

Bachelors/cert in turfgrass management or related

Job description

Club Location:

The Woodlands Country Club, Trails Course - The Woodlands, 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.

Senior Assistant Superintendent - Trails Course at The Woodlands Country Club

The Trails Course at The Woodlands Country Club is one of the premier private club properties in Texas and the southern United States. 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.

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