Senior Assistant Superintendent — Championship Golf Course Leader

Arcis Golf; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Woodlands Country Club, Trails Course in The Woodlands, TX, part of Arcis Golf, is seeking a Senior Assistant Superintendent to lead daily agronomy operations and support the Superintendent. The role requires strong leadership, technical turfgrass knowledge, and a focus on high-quality playing conditions for members and tournaments.

Responsibilities include directing staff, managing fertility, irrigation, and pest programs, and coordinating with PGA Tour operations.

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.
• 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.

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 management

Irrigation management

Turfgrass management

Education

College degree in turfgrass management or related field

Job description

The Woodlands Country Club, Trails Course in The Woodlands, TX, part of Arcis Golf, is seeking a Senior Assistant Superintendent to lead daily agronomy operations and support the Superintendent. The role requires strong leadership, technical turfgrass knowledge, and a focus on high-quality playing conditions for members and tournaments.

Responsibilities include directing staff, managing fertility, irrigation, and pest programs, and coordinating with PGA Tour operations.