Dir Agronomy

Troon Golf, L.L.C. • Oro Valley, AZ

8d

About The Position

General Purpose: Directly supervises and implements sound agronomic programs in accordance with Troon Quality Standards while working within the fiscal parameters of the facility. Essential Duties: Develops budgeting and capital plans. Manages expenses within the department in accordance with the property directive. Provides timely and accurate reporting of all financial and non-financial information as directed, requested or required by Troon Golf representatives, the Director of Golf or the General Manager. Maintains clear understanding of and implements all Troon Golf Agronomy standards in addition to ensuring compliance with all local, state and federal regulatory standards/laws. Stays abreast of current agronomic information. Ensures proper mixing, calibration, and application of all chemical/fertilizers used on the course. Ensures that they and 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 and mentors managers within the department providing feedback, direction and leadership so that they may carry out the daily activities of the department, all while grooming them for upward mobility within the company. Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, and directing work, evaluating performance, rewarding, and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Manages department members that may include, but is not limited to any Maintenance staff such as: Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Environmental Technical, Mechanic, Foreman, Irrigation Technician, Greenskeeper, Equipment Operator. Assures that effective orientation and training are given to each new associate. Develops ongoing training programs. Regular and reliable attendance. Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (BA) preferably in Agronomy
• Five to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience (Multi-course facility may require more experience)
• State Pesticide Applicator License
• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to read and speak English may be required in order to perform the duties of the job

Responsibilities

• Develops budgeting and capital plans.
• Manages expenses within the department in accordance with the property directive.
• Provides timely and accurate reporting of all financial and non-financial information as directed, requested or required by Troon Golf representatives, the Director of Golf or the General Manager.
• Maintains clear understanding of and implements all Troon Golf Agronomy standards in addition to ensuring compliance with all local, state and federal regulatory standards/laws.
• Stays abreast of current agronomic information.
• Ensures proper mixing, calibration, and application of all chemical/fertilizers used on the course.
• Ensures that they and 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 and mentors managers within the department providing feedback, direction and leadership so that they may carry out the daily activities of the department, all while grooming them for upward mobility within the company.
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, and directing work, evaluating performance, rewarding, and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Manages department members that may include, but is not limited to any Maintenance staff such as: Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Environmental Technical, Mechanic, Foreman, Irrigation Technician, Greenskeeper, Equipment Operator.
• Assures that effective orientation and training are given to each new associate.
• Develops ongoing training programs.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager