Director Of Agronomy

job overview

director of agronomy, kingsmill resort in williamsburg, virginia - home of 38 past professional golf tournaments. Responsible for the efficient management of golf course maintenance operations for 54 holes and resort landscape operations. The responsibilities include: turfgrass maintenance and agronomic programs, personnel management, budgeting and forecasting, scheduling and maintenance of irrigation systems, pesticide applications, related record keeping, and compliance of regulatory issues.

The director of agronomy works to create an environment where team members are involved, enthusiastic, communicate openly, and with respect for other team members, club members, resort guests, owners, vendors and the property.

• responsible for all functions of golf course maintenance. Including efficient daily maintenance, agronomic planning, cost control, and personnel management.
• works closely with and coordinates with the vp of club operations on any issues related to golf course maintenance.
• administers and enforces all company standards, regulations and policies.
• works closely with the vp of club operations to operate the golf courses in a fiscally responsible and professional manner.
• must be able to work independently and be solutions oriented leader.

• oversees the care and maintenance of the golf course property.
• provides detailed annual agronomic plan for 54 holes of golf.
• manages water usage, tracking, and reporting.
• recruits, supervises and retains maintenance team members. Conducts team member performance evaluations and exercises progressive discipline.
• provides technical, operational and safety training for team members to ensure that the team is working within osha, company safety, state and federal guidelines for safe working conditions.
• oversees team members in proper and safe operation and maintenance of mechanical and power equipment.
• supervises and participates in the application and recording keeping of all chemical applications (fertilizers and pesticides) in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
• supervises and controls all maintenance expenses associated with golf course operations, including payroll, supplies, chemicals and fertilizers.
• participates in creating annual operating budget and plans for golf course maintenance.
• maintains records and completes required reporting. Order parts, supplies and equipment as needed.
• schedules maintenance practices around daily play and outings to maximize efficiency and minimize disruption to golf.
• supervises resort landscape operations maintaing resort grounds & roadways with internal staff and outside landscape contractor. Also serves as the liaison between the condominium association and outside landscape contractor.
• provides oversight on repair & maintenance to the resort vehicle fleet

• successful experience managing and maintaining cool season greens and warm season fairways, tees and roughs in the transition zone
• experience in recruiting, supervising, training, monitoring, evaluating and motivating personnel.
• interpersonal skill to resolve conflict and work with supervisors, officials, team members, club members, resort guest and the general public.
• knowledge of the safe use, mixing and application of chemicals and commercial products.
• knowledge of the game of golf.
• ability to forecast personnel, equipment, and material requirements for efficient golf course maintenance.
• experience with 5s facility management

• minimum of 5 years experience as a golf course superintendent @ a multi-course facility.
• 2-year degree or certificate in turf management or related field.
• for profit golf experience
• advance computer skills required for financial reporting and control of operations, including use of microsoft office suite.
• valid driver's license.
• virginia pesticide applicator license or ability to obtain within 90 days
• virginia certified fertilizer applicator or ability to obtain within 90 days