Director of Agronomy

Seaview Golf Club, Galloway, NJ — part of Troon, the world’s largest professional club management company.

About the role

Manage a 36-hole golf facility with a large practice facility and collaborate with the resort grounds team on overall property appearance. Work with LPGA Rules & Agronomy teams for LPGA Tour events. Partner with the General Manager to develop the property agronomic plan and capital projects to enhance the courses.

Pay

$130,000 – $150,000

Responsibilities

• Develops budgeting and capital plans.
• Manages department expenses in accordance with property directives.
• Provides timely and accurate reporting of all financial and non-financial information as directed by Troon Golf representatives or the General Manager.
• Maintains clear understanding of and implements all Troon Golf Agronomy standards while ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory standards/laws.
• Stays abreast of current agronomic information.
• Ensures proper mixing, calibration, and application of all chemicals/fertilizers used on the course.
• Ensures all associates obtain proper training and/or licenses needed to perform job tasks safely and within city, state, and federal regulations.
• Addresses directly all real or perceived environmental concerns.
• Maintains ongoing awareness of all agronomic activity on the course and provides constant feedback and direction to key staff members.
• Ensures both upward and downward communication within the department and inter-departmentally.
• Provides leadership and a positive working environment that fosters teamwork, communication, ethical behavior, cleanliness, and a “can do” attitude.
• Develops, trains, coaches, disciplines, mentors, and manages department staff, providing feedback, direction, and leadership for daily activities while grooming them for upward mobility.
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, and directing work, evaluating performance, rewarding, and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Manages department members including, but not limited to, Maintenance staff such as Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Environmental Technician, Mechanic, Foreman, Irrigation Technician, Greenskeeper, and Equipment Operator.
• Assures effective orientation and training for each new associate.
• Develops ongoing training programs.
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BA) preferably in Agronomy; and five to ten years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• State Pesticide Applicator License required.
• Expert-level understanding of irrigation principles and management.
• Demonstrated ability to build and implement an elemental-based fertility program.

Benefits

• Healthcare Benefits – Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Retirement Benefits – 401(k) with employer match (age 19 and older)
• Time Off – Paid time off (PTO) and leaves of absence, in accordance with applicable law and eligibility criteria
• Additional Compensation – Eligible for Bonuses, Employee Meals

About the company

Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Troon is the world’s largest professional club management company, specializing in services in golf, hospitality, and residential communities. With more than 900 locations in 45+ states and 27+ countries, Troon is a leading employer in hospitality. Guided by values that emphasize being infectiously energetic, consciously kind, and humbly prosperous, Troon offers professionals the opportunity to grow and succeed within a globally respected organization. Learn more at www.troon.com.