Old Mine Club is seeking a driven, high-energy Senior Assistant Superintendent to join the agronomy leadership team at a premier, brand-new Beau Welling Design golf facility. The club will feature an 18-hole championship course, a 15-hole par-3 course, and a state-of-the-art practice facility set along Cedar Creek Lake in Malakoff, Texas. The 15-hole par-3 course, grassed with Stadium zoysia fairways and Lazer zoysia greens, is scheduled to open in Fall 2026, followed by the championship 18-hole course opening in Fall 2027.

This position is intentionally structured for an ambitious professional who desires to become a Head Golf Course Superintendent at their next career stop. Working directly with the Golf Course Superintendent, ownership, and club leadership, the Senior Assistant Superintendent will gain meaningful exposure to high-level agronomic decision-making, leadership, communication, and operational planning while helping establish championship-level standards from the ground up.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist the Golf Course Superintendent in overseeing daily golf course maintenance operations while maintaining exceptional quality and playability standards
• Play a significant role in the grow-in and establishment of the golf courses, helping develop agronomic programs, maintenance standards, and conditioning philosophies from the ground up
• Assist with the planning, setup, and transition into a new, purpose-built maintenance facility, helping establish efficient workflows, organization standards, and best practices from day one
• Serve as a key leader within the agronomy team, helping to manage, train, motivate, and retain staff
• Lead daily crew assignments and ensure efficient use of labor, equipment, and resources
• Assist with irrigation system programming, scheduling, troubleshooting, moisture management, and pump station operations, including hands-on involvement with a Rain Bird Cirrus Pro IC two-wire irrigation system
• Monitor turf conditions and proactively address issues related to stress, soil moisture, pests, disease, drainage, and traffic
• Support calibration and operation of application equipment and assist with fertilizer and pesticide programs
• Help manage inventory, purchasing, and equipment upkeep in coordination with mechanics and vendors
• Communicate clearly and professionally with the Superintendent regarding course conditions, priorities, and staffing needs
• Participate in planning and execution of special projects, renovations, and tournament preparation
• Uphold Old Mine Club’s philosophies, standards, and commitment to tradition, playability, and presentation
• Assist with safety training and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, Associate’s degree, or Turfgrass Management Certificate in agronomy or a related field
• 4+ years of progressive golf course maintenance experience, construction/grow-in experience considered a plus
• Strong foundational knowledge of agronomy, turfgrass best practices, soil science, and golf course maintenance equipment
• Working knowledge of irrigation systems, including programming, troubleshooting, and water management
• Demonstrated leadership ability with a hands-on, team-oriented management style
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with ownership, management, and staff
• Detail-oriented with a strong golf IQ and passion for the game
• Pesticide applicator license (or ability to obtain within a specified timeframe)

Desired Traits

• Humble, motivated, and team-first mindset
• High attention to detail and pride in presentation and playability
• Self-starter with strong time-management and planning skills
• Willingness to be visible, engaged, and hands-on with staff
• Honest and professional communicator
• Strong desire for continual learning and professional development
• Respect for golf course tradition, architecture, and long-term stewardship

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter in PDF to:

Seth Smith

ssmith@oldmineclub.com

About Old Mine Club

The Canary 18-Hole Championship Course The 18-hole championship course designed by Beau Welling is routed across reclaimed land shaped by the area’s Old Mine history and lake dredging that followed. Former mining activity and dredging work created dramatic elevation changes, bold contours, and water features that now define the course, including two island par-four holes formed from this historic landscape. What was once abandoned coal mines has been thoughtfully transformed into a striking lakefront course that reveals unexpected beauty and challenge, delighting players with a setting and experience rooted in history. Just over an hour from Dallas, Long Cove spans 1,200 acres with eight and a half miles of shoreline at the clear, deep end of Cedar Creek Reservoir. When you visit Long Cove, it’s easy to see our vision has come to fruition — and it’s only getting better with time.

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