Director of Agronomy
Company: Castlewood Country Club
Location: Pleasanton
Posted on: September 11, 2023
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Job Description:
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.
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree (BA) preferably in Agronomy; and five to ten
years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination
of education and experience (Multi-course facility may require more
experience).
Physical Demands:
Occasionally stands and walks; climbs or balances; tastes or
smells. Regularly sits; uses hands; reaches with arms and hands.
Frequently talks or hears. Regularly lifts up to 50 pounds and
occasionally lifts up to 100 pounds.
Environment/Noise:
Regularly works in extreme heat (non-weather); may come into
contact with fumes or airborne particles as well as toxic or
caustic chemicals; may experience vibration. Occasionally works in
wet or humid conditions (non-weather) and near moving mechanical
parts; risk of electrical shock. Frequently works in outdoor
weather conditions. Noise level is moderate to loud.
Certificates/Licenses:
State Pesticide Applicator License, Valid Driver's License
Job Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Preferences:
-Ability to read and speak English may be required in order to
perform the duties of the job (e.g. the associates may be required
to communicate with English speaking customers or co-workers, the
manuals for the equipment the associates may use are in
English).
Compensation Range: $140,000 - $175,000 per year
This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all
job functions that an associate in this position may be asked to
perform from time to time.
Keywords: Castlewood Country Club, Pleasanton , Director of Agronomy, Executive , Pleasanton, California
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