Norman, Oklahoma
Posted: 16-Aug-24
Location: Montgomery, Texas
Type: Full Time
Salary: $190,000 - $220,000
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Additional Information:
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.
- 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
- Rendering professional advice, opinions, assistance and services to the facility's board of directors or managing body as required
- Participating in all long-range planning meetings
The Director of Agronomy typically assumes the additional 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 green committee. Projects approved by the green committee will be forwarded to the board of directors for final approval.
- Prepares the annual budgets for the maintenance and capital improvement of course properties. The Director of Agronomy formulates the annual maintenance and capital budgets so as to implement board policies established in accordance with the long-range plan and defined maintenance standards.
- 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. The Director of Agronomy also plays golf regularly with these individuals, and in private clubs, with the green chairman. In a private club organization, the Director of Agronomy attends all appropriate Club Meetings.
- Works closely with the POA and residents to resolve any property owner issues.
- Additional Duties as assigned.
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