Superintendent

Troon; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Benefits – Medical, Dental,

Job summary

Wintonbury Hills Golf Course, part of Troon, in Bloomfield, CT, seeks a full‑time Superintendent to lead agronomy operations with strong leadership and regulatory compliance. You will oversee budgeting, training, licensing, and coordination with staff to maintain turf standards and safety across the course.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in agronomy with 5–10 years’ experience, a pesticide license, and deep irrigation expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy.
• Five to ten years of related experience.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• State Pesticide Applicator License or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Expert irrigation principles and management.
• Ability to build and implement a fertility program.

Responsibilities

• Maintains Troon agronomy standards and regulatory compliance.
• Develops budgeting and capital plans; manages department expenses.
• Stays current on agronomic information and training needs.
• Leads training, coaching, and mentorship within the department.
• Interviews, hires, trains, evaluates, and disciplines associates.
• Ensures safety practices and effective cross‑department communication.

Skills

Five to ten years experience

Valid Driver's License

State Pesticide Applicator License

Irrigation principles expertise

Fertility program development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy

Job description

Wintonbury Hills GC
Bloomfield, CT 06002, USA

Description

Wintonbury Hills Golf Course, located in Bloomfield, CT, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for aFull-Time Superintendent! We are seeking a driven individual who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow within a fast-paced hospitality-focused property organization. As part ofTroon, you will contribute to a global leader in golf and community management.

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Develops budgeting and capital plans. Manages expenses within the department in accordance with the property directive.
• 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 Assistant Superintendent, 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 or ability to obtain upon hire.
• 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 – Eligibility for Bonuses and 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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