Assistant Superintendent

The Vaquero Club located in Westlake, Texas is seeking an honest, goal-oriented, energetic, and motivated candidate to grow on our agronomy team.  Our expert staff meticulously maintains Vaquero’s Bentgrass greens and Zoysia fairways year-round as one of the top facilities in Texas.

Why work at Vaquero Club?

• At Vaquero we pride ourselves in training and developing aspiring Golf Course Superintendents, so we encourage a highly engaged environment to learn and grow.
• We have a wide variety of both cool and warm-season turfgrasses maintained at the highest level with the latest technology available. 
• Help mature and provide world-class conditions after a 20 million dollar golf course rebuild/redesign completed by architect, Andrew Green.
• Westlake is one of the most sought-after communities for residents, businesses, and visitors alike in the country.  Located 15 minutes from the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport and offers ample shopping and dining in the neighboring towns of Southlake, Trophy Club, and Roanoke.

Initial Priorities of Position:

• Learns the culture, and executes daily operations and programs to continue maintaining The Vaquero Club as one of the top facilities in the country.
• Assists the Assistant Superintendents in applying pesticide and fertilizer applications, record keeping, and inventory control.
• Actively participate in data tracking, course set up, and specialty technology including fans, Subair systems, heating/coling systems and grow lights.
• Ensure a safe and clean work environment for all employees by enforcing OSHA and EPA regulations as well as federal and state laws.

Other essential duties and projects:

• Full renovation and redesign were recently completed. The individual will be involved in the maturation of new greens, bunkers, 5 new holes, the usage of a new irrigation system, complete hydronic heating and cooling system, and sub-surface sir system.
• Provide input for equipment upgrades, projects, and staff development.
• Assist with applicant screenings, interviews, and hires.  Provide input for employee evaluations, disciplinary actions, termination issues, wage increases, and bonus proposals.
• Attend national and local seminars and workshops for continued professional growth and development.
• Train employees on proper golf course etiquette and how to interact with members and their guests.
• Receive suggestions from staff for improvements to procedures, equipment, etc.

Compensation & Benefits:

• $55,000-$65,000 (dependent on experience)
• Vacation
• Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Uniforms
• Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability
• Retirement Benefit

Preferred Requirements:

• Two years’ experience on a golf course.  Landscaping and construction experience would be ideal but not required.  High School diploma or equivalent required.  College degree or certificate in Turfgrass Management or related field required.
• Knowledge of turfgrass management and general business management practices.
• Knowledge of irrigation design, construction, repair, and maintenance.
• Work towards or currently possess and maintain a state commercial pesticide license

About Us:

Established in 2001, Vaquero occupies 525 acres of what was once the Hunt brothers’ Circle T Ranch in Westlake, Texas. Discovery Land Company purchased the ranch and developed it into an intimate, utterly private community.

The secluded property features rolling hills, a newly renovated and expanded 42,000-square-foot Club House and golf course designed by Tom Fazio. Golf is the core of the Vaquero member experience with a spectacular private course created by world-renowned designer Tom Fazio. The course features a classic, playable design that makes artful use of the rolling terrain, shady oaks, quiet ponds, and unique sand bunkers.

It is also home to Westlake Academy, which is built on the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum which stresses inductive learning and was named #37 in the nation by U.S. News & World Reports.

https://www.vaqueroclub.com/golf-2/