Superintendent

Shadow Hawk Golf Club; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Complimentary Employee Meals

Professional Association Dues

Job summary

Shadow Hawk Golf Club in Richmond, Texas, seeks an experienced turf professional to lead daily maintenance and operations of our Rees Jones-designed championship course. The Superintendent will oversee staff, water management, and agronomic programs to ensure exceptional playing conditions for our members.

The 125-acre site features mature pecan groves and lakes, with a recent 40-acre re-grassing in 2025. The role reports to the Director of Agronomy and emphasizes leadership, safety, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years as Golf Course Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent.
• Texas Pesticide Applicator License (or 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.
• Must be proficient in calibration of fertilizer/pesticides.

Responsibilities

• Direct all golf course maintenance and daily operations.
• Work with the Director of Agronomy to meet member expectations and club goals.
• Execute agronomic programs to deliver outstanding playing conditions.
• Manage irrigation systems, water usage, tracking, and reporting.
• Recruit, train, supervise, evaluate, and retain maintenance staff.
• Provide safety training and enforce OSHA guidelines.
• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment and machinery.
• Maintain accurate application records and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Golf course management

Texas pesticide license

Irrigation systems

Tools

Calibration of fertilisers/pesticides

Job description

Salary: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 Annually

Application Deadline: Oct 31, 2026

Golf & Turf

Shadow Hawk Golf Club – Richmond, Texas

Shadow Hawk Golf Club is seeking an experienced, motivated turf professional 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
• 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: $90,000 to 100,000, 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