Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

TPC San Antonio is seeking an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to join our team. This is a key role within our Golf Course Maintenance Department, supporting daily operations on our high-profile, 36-hole property that includes the Oaks Course, host of the Valero Texas Open. The successful candidate will collaborate directly with the Director of Golf Course Maintenance Operations and will have a clear path for professional growth within the TPC Network.

Club Highlights:

• 2025 Maintenance Budget: $5 million
• Capital Projects: $3 million cart path renovation (2025); consistent annual capital projects
• Total Annual Rounds: 80,000 (40,000 per course)
• Total Staff: 42–46 full-time, 4–6 part-time
• Typical Work Schedule:
  • Monday–Thursday: 5:00 AM–2:00 PM
  • Friday: 5:00 AM–12:00 PM
  • Every other or every third weekend: 5:00 AM–10:00 AM
• Turf Types:
  • Base: Bermudagrass on all surfaces
  • Oaks Course: Overseeded with Ryegrass and Poa Trivialis
• Future Projects:
  • 2025: Cart path replacement
  • 2026–2027: Pro practice facility upgrades
  • 2027–2028: Green resizing and potential resurfacing (Canyons Course)
  • Ongoing: Annual facility upgrades
• Irrigation System: Toro Lynx (both courses)
• Equipment: John Deere (4-year lease, currently 1 year in), specialty equipment purchased

Success Traits of Individual:

• Coachable, motivated, and professional
• Familiar with Mid-South golf course operations
• Team player with a humble attitude
• Adaptable to fast-paced, year-round conditions
• Seeks growth without sacrificing team goals
• Respectful and responsible in all actions

Initial Priorities of Position:

• Learn facility-specific routines and course expectations
• Support seasonal operations including PGA Tour Event (spring) and overseeding (fall)
• Build rapport with maintenance staff and management
• Embrace high standards in daily course presentation and cultural practices

Key Responsibilities, Knowledge, Skills, and Aptitude:

• Schedule, train, supervise, and motivate staff to maintain both golf courses
• Coordinate daily operations and ensure coverage meets departmental needs
• Assist with hiring, performance reviews, corrective actions, and terminations
• Enforce safety standards and ensure regulatory compliance
• Oversee cleanliness and organization of maintenance areas and equipment
• Manage invoice logs, purchase orders, and budget tracking
• Support all record-keeping: applications, weather logs, labor tracking, etc.
• Participate in implementation of cultural practices, fertilizer, and pesticide applications
• Communicate effectively with staff and other departments via 2-way radio
• Wear appropriate PPE and lead by example on safety standards
• Other tasks and projects as assigned by the Director of Golf Course Maintenance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Turf Management or related field preferred
• Certificate programs considered with relevant experience
• 1–3 years of progressive turf or golf course experience
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Knowledge of golf course operations, agronomics, and equipment use
• Must be comfortable with warm-season turf and year-round play
• Ability to perform physical tasks in outdoor conditions

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary: $58,000–$70,000 DOE
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• PTO and vacation time
• Short-term disability
• Continued education
• Local and national association dues
• Uniforms
• Free meals
• Golf privileges
• Minor relocation assistance

About Us:

TPC San Antonio is part of the prestigious TPC Network and home to two championship courses designed by Pete Dye and Greg Norman. The facility is committed to excellence in course conditions, environmental stewardship, and professional development. With a robust capital plan, strong team culture, and industry-leading events like the Valero Texas Open, TPC San Antonio offers tremendous opportunity for turf professionals looking to advance within the industry.

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