Director of Agronomy

Troon; Galloway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off (PTO)

Bonuses

Employee meals

Job summary

Seaview Golf Club in Galloway, NJ, part of Troon, seeks a Director of Agronomy to lead 36-hole operations and collaborate with the LPGA Rules & Agronomy teams for LPGA Tour events.

The role manages budgeting, capital plans and staff, ensuring Troon agronomy standards and regulatory compliance while delivering exceptional course conditioning.

This senior role requires a BA in Agronomy with 5–10 years of experience, pesticide licensing, and a proven leadership track record.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agronomy or related field with 5–10 years experience.
• State Pesticide Applicator License is required.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Expert irrigation principles and management.
• Experience building an elemental based fertility program.

Responsibilities

• Develops budgeting and capital plans for the department.
• Provides timely financial and non-financial reporting as directed.
• Implements Troon Golf Agronomy standards and regulatory compliance.
• Oversees training and development of staff and associates.
• Interviews, hires, trains and disciplines department personnel.
• Manages maintenance staff and irrigation systems.
• Ensures safe work practices and environmental compliance.

Skills

Pesticide licensing

Irrigation management

Fertility program design

Leadership & mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agronomy

Job description

Seaview Golf Club, located in Galloway, NJ, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a Director of Agronomy! We are seeking a driven individual who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow within a fast-paced hospitality-focused property organization. As part of Troon, you will contribute to a global leader in golf and community management.

Compensation: $130k - $150k

General Purpose

Manage 36 Hole Golf Facility with large practice facility as well as work with resort grounds team on overall appearance of the facility. Work with LPGA Rules & Agronomy teams for LPGA Tour event. Work with General Manager to develop property agronomic plan and capital projects to enhance the courses.

Key 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 the Troon Golf representatives 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 mentors and 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, and Equipment Operator.

Assures that effective orientation and training are given to each new associate.

Develops ongoing training programs.

Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.

Minimum 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 is required.

Must have a State Pesticide Applicator License.

Possesses expert level understanding of irrigation principles and management.

Demonstrates ability to build and implement an elemental based fertility program.

Other Qualifications

• Possesses expert level understanding of irrigation principles and management.
• Demonstrates ability to build and implement an elemental based fertility program.

Benefits & Other Compensation

This position includes eligibility for the following benefits, subject to applicable plan terms:

• Healthcare Benefits - Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Retirement Benefits - 401(k) with employer match (19 years of age 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

Eligibility for benefits and the specific terms, conditions, and offerings are governed by the applicable plan of documents and company policies, which may be amended at the Company's discretion.

About Troon

Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Troon is the world's largest professional club management company, that specializes 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 .

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