Head Golf Course Superintendent
Job Details
Alamo City Golf Trail
HEAD GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT
Olmos Basin Golf Course & San Pedro Par 3 and Driving Range | San Antonio, Texas
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FULL-TIME LEADERSHIP ROLE |
MUNICIPAL GOLF IMPACT |
YEAR-ROUND AGRONOMY |
The Opportunity
The Alamo City Golf Trail (ACGT) is seeking a knowledgeable, driven, and people-focused Golf Course Superintendent to lead maintenance and agronomic operations at Olmos Basin Golf Course and San Pedro Par 3 and Driving Range. This is an opportunity for an accomplished superintendent or rising Assistant Superintendent leader to improve consistency, elevate playing conditions, develop employees, and serve the San Antonio golf community through high-quality, accessible public golf.
Position Summary
The Superintendent is accountable for the condition, presentation, safety, and efficient operation of the golf course and grounds. The position leads the maintenance team; develops and executes agronomic plans, programs irrigation, manages labor and equipment; manages departmental resources; and works collaboratively with ACGT leadership and golf operations. Success requires visible leadership, sound technical judgment, disciplined planning, and clear communication.
Why the Alamo City Golf Trail?
- Purpose-driven public golf. ACGT is a nonprofit organization that partners with the City of San Antonio to operate and steward the City's eight golf facilities, continually reinvesting in the staff, courses, and the golfer experience.
- Meaningful leadership opportunity. The Superintendent will shape conditions, team culture, employee development, and long-term improvement at an important and highly regarded facility.
- Professional growth. ACGT supports continuing education, GCSAA engagement, local Chapter involvement, certification, peer collaboration, and development of future industry leaders.
- Organizational support. The role operates within a multi-course network characterized by shared expertise, centralized leadership through the Director of Agronomy, and an emphasis on standards, planning, and continuous improvement.
Primary Leadership Mandate
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Through thoughtful and visible leadership, deliver dependable playing conditions while building a safe, accountable, well-trained team and a sustainable plan for the future of Olmos Basin and San Pedro. |
Leadership Competencies
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Visible Leadership |
Leads from the field, sets clear standards, follows through, and models professionalism, urgency, integrity, and respect. |
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People Development |
Recruits, trains, coaches, evaluates, and retains employees; creates practical career pathways and encourages GCSAA Learning Hub participation, and supports ACGT Agronomy growth and training. |
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Planning & Accountability |
Translates expectations into daily assignments, weekly priorities, seasonal programs, measurable outcomes, and documented follow-up. |
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Communication & Collaboration |
Communicates conditions, constraints, priorities, and results clearly to staff, golfers, golf operations, vendors, and ACGT leadership. |
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Financial Stewardship |
In conjunction with the Director of Agronomy, collaborates, builds, and manages operating and capital budgets; controls labor, materials, utilities, and contracted services while protecting course quality. |
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Continuous Improvement |
Uses observation, data, peer resources, education, and after-action review to improve agronomic outcomes and operational efficiency. |
Technical & Operational Expectations
- Ability to develop and execute an annual agronomic plan for greens, tees, fairways, rough, bunkers, native areas, landscaping, and practice facilities, with emphasis on consistent playability and presentation.
- Manage warm-season turf and seasonal transitions using appropriate mowing, fertility, plant-protection, cultivation, topdressing, moisture-management, and recovery programs.
- Oversee irrigation operation, scheduling, diagnostics, repair priorities, water-use efficiency, drainage response, and long-range infrastructure needs and improvements.
- Implement integrated pest management and ensure compliant pesticide and fertilizer storage, handling, application, recordkeeping, and employee training.
- Plan labor and workflow using clear assignments, quality-control inspections, productivity expectations, and timely communication of changing course priorities.
- Coordinate with the ACGT Equipment Manager and assigned technicians on preventive maintenance, reel and blade quality, repair priorities, parts needs, fleet replacement, and safe equipment use.
- In conjunction with the Director of Agronomy, prepare annual operating and capital budgets; monitor expenses, inventories, purchasing, utilities, and project performance; provide timely forecasts and recommendations.
- Lead tournament and special-event preparation while balancing golfer access, pace of play, maintenance efficiency, and long-term turf health.
- Maintain a clean, organized, safe maintenance operation with documented ACGT training, SDS access, PPE compliance, inspections, and corrective action.
- Assess course infrastructure and recommend phased improvements supported by scope, cost, operational impact, and expected return to the golfer experience.
Essential Duties & Performance Priorities
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PRIORITY |
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE |
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Course Conditions |
Consistent, healthy, visually presented playing surfaces that meet ACGT expectations and respond effectively to weather, traffic, and seasonal stress. |
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Team Culture |
Reliable attendance, clear assignments, respectful supervision, documented training, accountability, and meaningful employee development. |
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Resource Management |
Responsible use of labor, water, chemicals, equipment, materials, and capital with accurate records and proactive communication. |
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Safety & Compliance |
A maintenance operation that meets regulatory requirements and demonstrates daily commitment to safe work practices. |
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Partnership |
Constructive working relationships across golf operations, administration, vendors, contractors, industry partners, and the golfing public. |
Qualifications
- Associate or bachelor's degree in turfgrass management, agronomy, horticulture, plant science, or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience will be considered.
- Five or more years of progressive golf course maintenance experience, including meaningful supervisory, planning, and budget responsibility; prior Superintendent experience is preferred, but strong Assistant Superintendents ready for advancement are encouraged to apply.
- Demonstrated knowledge of warm-season turfgrass management, irrigation systems, effluent water management, plant health, equipment quality, and golf course setup.
- Texas Department of Agriculture pesticide applicator license, or the ability to obtain the required license within an established period after hire.
- GCSAA membership required upon employment; Class A status, CGCS certification, or active progress toward professional certification is strongly preferred.
- Valid driver's license and ability to perform the physical and scheduling demands of golf course operations, including early mornings, weekends, holidays, and weather-response needs.
- Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills and municipal or high-volume public golf experience are valued but not required.
Compensation, Benefits & Professional Support
ACGT offers an industry-competitive compensation and benefits package commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The selected candidate will also receive support for appropriate professional memberships, continuing education, and industry development.
Final compensation details and benefit eligibility will be communicated during the recruitment process.
How to Apply
Submit a résumé, cover letter, and at least three professional references.
Applicants are encouraged to describe measurable accomplishments in course conditioning, employee development, budget management, irrigation or infrastructure improvement, safety, and organizational leadership.
Send your resume and cover letter to:
Jake Snyman
Director of Agronomy
Alamo City Golf Trail
Brackenridge Park Golf Course
2315 Avenue B
San Antonio
TX 78215
Email: jake@satxgolf.com
Deadline: Friday, August 7th, 2026.
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The Alamo City Golf Trail is an equal opportunity employer committed to a professional, respectful, and inclusive workplace. |
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Application Details
Submit a résumé, cover letter, and at least three professional references.
Applicants are encouraged to describe measurable accomplishments in course conditioning, employee development, budget management, irrigation or infrastructure improvement, safety, and organizational leadership.
Send your resume and cover letter to:
Jake Snyman
Director of Agronomy
Alamo City Golf Trail
Brackenridge Park Golf Course
2315 Avenue B
San Antonio
TX 78215
Email: jake@satxgolf.com
Deadline: Friday, August 7th, 2026.
