Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Lakeside Country Club located in Houston, Texas is seeking an Assistant Superintendent. Lakeside Country Club has recently completed a successful transformation with architect Jay Blasi. With the new design, the rerouting of a new layout, and the creation of a new 5-hole short course, the goal of Lakeside is to be best in class in the Houston area and in the state of Texas. 

ABOUT LAKESIDE COUNTRY CLUB:

Lakeside Country Club was founded in 1951 as a Private Country Club, and we currently have approximately 1000 members. Club acreage is approximately 200 acres and we offer the following amenities: an 18-hole golf course, 12 Har-Tru tennis courts, a fitness center, swimming pools, and a 90,000-square-foot clubhouse.

Club Mission statement: To provide an environment where employees are treated with dignity and respect, to inspire a passion for service, and to encourage professional development that will enable employees to create value and make a difference.

Club highlights: 

• Maintenance budget: $3.2 million
• Capital budget: 2024 Capital: $700,000. 2025 Capital: 1.5 million (new shop renovation)
• Staff size - 25+ Full Time on Golf Course Maintenance Team.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Assistant Golf Course Superintendent reports directly to the Director of Golf Course Maintenance (DGC). Under the DGC’s supervision, the Assistant Golf Course Superintendent directs and participates in the maintenance of the golf course tees, greens, fairways, and cart paths; supervises the maintenance and repair of motorized and other mechanical equipment; and does related work as required. The Assistant Golf Course Superintendent may serve in the DGC’s capacity during his/her absence.

SUCCESS TRAITS OF INDIVIDUAL:

• Professionalism, punctuality, dependability.
• Considerate, friendly, an exceptional ability to work within a team environment. 
• Excellent communication skills are a must.
• Positive attitude and desire to be a part of close-knit club community including long tenured staff members ranging from 10-40 years of experience. 
• Dedicated to advancing within the industry, and eager to gain experience in all facets of golf course maintenance and construction. 

INITIAL PRIORITIES OF POSITION:

• Assist in the golf course construction and growth to help Lakeside Country Club achieve world-class playing conditions on a daily basis.
• Assists in planning and supervising the agronomic inputs and maintenance of greens, tees, and fairways; schedules work and supervises the employees and the use of the equipment.
• Leads instruction to equipment operators on the operation and care of mowing and other equipment; supervises pesticide applications and/or operates and calibrates pesticide application equipment; supervises and participates in the operation and maintenance of pumps, and in the maintenance of irrigation and drainage systems.