Superintendent

Troon • Bloomfield, CT

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Wintonbury Hills Golf Course in Bloomfield, Connecticut, is hiring a full-time Superintendent. The Superintendent oversees golf course agronomy and maintenance operations, ensuring compliance with Troon standards and applicable regulations. The role includes budgeting, capital planning, expense management, chemical and fertilizer application oversight, environmental issue response, staff leadership, and training. The position manages maintenance department personnel and supports their development and advancement within the company.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Agronomy, and five to ten years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• State Pesticide Applicator License, or ability to obtain one upon hire.
• Expert-level understanding of irrigation principles and management.
• Ability to build and implement an elemental-based fertility program.

Responsibilities

• Implement Troon Golf Agronomy standards and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Develop budgets and capital plans, and manage department expenses in accordance with property directives.
• Stay current with agronomic information.
• Ensure proper mixing, calibration, and application of chemicals and fertilizers used on the course.
• Ensure the Superintendent and associates obtain the training and licenses needed to perform tasks safely and in compliance with regulations.
• Address real or perceived environmental concerns directly.
• Monitor agronomic activity on the course and provide ongoing feedback and direction to key staff.
• Maintain communication within the department and with other departments.
• Provide leadership and a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, communication, ethical behavior, cleanliness, and a can-do attitude.
• Develop, train, coach, mentor, manage, and provide feedback and direction to department staff, while supporting their readiness for advancement.
• Interview, hire, train, plan, assign, and direct work; evaluate performance; reward and discipline associates; address complaints; and resolve problems.
• Manage department personnel, which may include an Assistant Superintendent, Mechanic, Foreman, Irrigation Technician, Greenskeeper, and Equipment Operator.
• Provide effective orientation and training for each new associate and develop ongoing training programs.
• Incorporate safe work practices into job performance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with employer match for eligible associates age 19 and older.
• Paid time off and leaves of absence, subject to applicable law and eligibility criteria.
• Eligibility for bonuses.
• Employee meals.

What This Job Offers

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