Assistant Golf Course Superintendent Southern Trace Country Club

Assistant Golf Course Superintendent Southern Trace Country ClubSouthern Trace Country Club is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to join our agronomy team. This position works closely with the Golf Course Superintendent to maintain exceptional playing conditions while helping lead daily golf course maintenance operations. The successful candidate will be passionate about turfgrass management, committed to excellence, and eager to grow within the golf course industry.

About Southern Trace Country ClubSouthern Trace Country Club is a premier private country club located in Shreveport Louisiana, offering members and exceptional golf, dining, and recreational experience.

The property includes an 18 hole championship golf course and large practice facility. The club was recently renovated with a new irrigation system, new Mach 1 ultradwarf Bermuda greens, and 419 fairways and roughs.

Providing top conditions on a daily basis is the standard and we take great pride in exceeding expectations.

Primary ResponsibilitiesAssist in planning, coordinating, and supervising all daily golf course activities.Lead and motivate the maintenance team while promoting a positive, safety-focused work environment.Monitor and Maintain greens, tees, fairways, roughs, bunkers, and practice facilities.Assist with fertilizer and pesticide applications, calibration and record keeping in accordance with state and federal regulations.Monitor irrigation performance and assist with irrigation scheduling.Participate in course setup, tournament preparation, and special events.Train and develop crew members on proper maintenance practices and equipment operation.Assist with budgeting, inventory, and purchasing of maintenance supplies.QualificationsDegree or certificate in Turfgrass management, Agronomy, horticulture or related field.Previous experience as an Assistant Superintendent or Assistant in Training.Knowledge of warm season grasses and Bermuda grass green practices.Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.Physical RequirementsAbility to lift up to 50 pounds.Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.Ability to safely operate maintenance equipment and vehicles.What We OfferPaid time off and holiday benefitsVehicle if neededProfessional development opportunities, including continuing education.Opportunity to work at one of Louisiana’s top private facilities.Southern Trace Country Club continues to invest into the future.

If you are looking to challenge your skills, where you will be trusted to make decisions, given the opportunity to grow and succeed then this is the right opportunity for you.

About Southern Trace Country ClubSouthern Trace Country Club is a private club offering its Members, families and guests the finest golf, recreational, social and business entertaining lifestyles. In 2020 Southern Trace was bought by the members and has since become a member-owned club. Since 2020 the club has completed a golf course renovation totaling near 4.2 million dollars.

Designed by the renowned Arthur Hills, this 7,015-yard golf course was voted number one in the state of Louisiana by Golf Digest on several occasions and for over 30 years has been regarded as the favorite place to play for golfers in Louisiana.Our gorgeous course provides varying landscapes encompassing celestial pine valleys, open meadows and a majestic oak forest.

We pride ourselves on having carefully manicured fairways and championship Bermuda greens. When visiting you will understand why Mr. Hills proclaimed Southern Trace Country Club to be one of the most beautiful natural settings with which he has ever worked.