Senior Assistant Superintendent – Tournament Course at The Woodlands Country Club

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.