The Director of Agronomy reports to the General Manager and Owner of BWYCC and is entrusted with the maintenance, operation, and management of 3 golf courses.

Education/Training (or equivalent): H.S. Degree College Degree
Certification/License

High School Diploma or GED, college degree preferred

Minimum seven (7) years of experience in golf course management/maintenance.

Technical or Administrative Knowledge:

Basic Computer / MS Office a plus, moderate Accounting knowledge, (GL)

Special Skills and Abilities and/or:

Requires advanced knowledge of agronomy and turf-grass management practices; a working knowledge of golf facility construction principles, practices and methods; and a thorough understanding of the rules and strategies of the game of golf.

Requires a high degree of administrative and executive ability, especially in terms of problem solving and decision making

Requires excellent oral and written communication skills

Requires knowledge of current federal, state and local laws and regulations affecting the management of golf course operations (including, but not limited to, employment, safety and environmental standards, laws and regulations)

Requires participation in continuing education opportunities such as seminars, workshops, correspondence courses, field days and trade shows

Requires current state certification or licensing as a pesticide applicator.

Typical functions:

The Director of Agronomy assumes responsibility for managing and maintaining golf course properties, which may include:

The golf course(s)
Maintenance equipment
Clubhouse grounds and landscaping
Supervising the construction and maintenance of the golf course(s)
Supervising the maintenance and repair of construction and maintenance equipment
Participating in all long-range planning meetings

Additional functions:

In addition, the Director of Agronomy typically assumes the following responsibilities:

Construction, renovation and/or reconstruction of such properties, whether performed by maintenance staff or outside contractors. In private club organizations, the Director of Agronomy must submit written plans for course construction, reconstruction or renovation projects to the General Manager and owner.
Prepares the annual budgets for the maintenance and capital improvement of course properties.
Interviews, hires, trains, directs and supervises a staff of employees for the purpose of maintaining the properties. The Director of Agronomy has authority to terminate employment of subordinates.
Plans all maintenance and project work, applying his or her agronomic and administrative expertise to achieve the agreed-upon maintenance standards and long-range goals
Oversees the scheduling and routing of personnel and equipment to accomplish the work. The Director of Agronomy frequently inspects the golf course and related areas to evaluate how well management standards are being achieved and to effect changes in management programs.
Acquires equipment and purchases necessary supplies to maintain the golf course and other properties. The Director of Agronomy is responsible for inventory control and oversees the equipment maintenance programs. The Director of Agronomy approves all expenditures and exercises cost control measures to keep, as nearly as possible, operating and capital expenses in line with the approved budgets.
Keeps accurate and complete records on payroll, inventory, weather data, maintenance procedures, pesticide applications, etc.
Communicates regularly with other members of the top management group to discuss activities, goals, plans and member/customer input.
Works closely with the POA and residents to resolve any property owner issues.
Additional Duties as assigned.

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Director of Agronomy