Director of Agronomy

By Valencia Country Club, November 12 - Valencia, California

Valencia Country Club is a championship golf course designed by the legendary Robert Trent Jones, Sr. as its centerpiece and superlative service as its cornerstone, Valencia Country Club re-defines the private golf and lifestyle club experience. From its beautiful clubhouse and state-of-the-art fitness center to its remarkable event amenities, Valencia Country Club offers members and their guests endless opportunities for socializing, networking, competing and memory-making amidst the stunning beauty of the Santa Clarita Valley.

By Hampton Golf, Inc. - Glen Kernan Club, November 4 - Jacksonville, Florida

Glen Kernan Club is excited to announce an exceptional career opportunity of Assistant Director of Agronomy. $65k - $75k annual salary  Full health care benefits package, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with company match, cell phone reimbursement and paid time off. Our Culture and Values provides Team Members with a rewarding lifestyle and work/life balance. The Opportunity Nestled within Jacksonville’s premier landscape for over two decades, Glen Kernan Golf & Country Club is embarking on an extraordinary transformation into the "New" Glen Kernan Club. Honoring the Club’s legacy, we are redefining exclusivity with a bold vision that blends tradition with cutting-edge innovation. In 2025, Glen Kernan Club will unveil its rejuvenated clubhouse, redesigned golf course, and revitalized resort-style athletic park, setting the stage for an unparalleled ultra-private Club experience in Jacksonville. Joining our team as the Assistant Director of Agronomy at Glen Kernan Club presents a rare opportunity for assisting with Agronomic management and daily maintenance of the golf course.. This position reports directly to the Director of Agronomy. Working closely with club leadership and supported by robust resources, including state-of-the-art equipment and a committed Support Center, you will have the tools needed to execute capital projects and continuous improvement initiatives that ensure our golf course and Club grounds are always at their best. Beyond managing day-to-day operations, you will foster a culture of engagement and excellence among your team, ensuring they deliver consistent, world-class service to our esteemed membership. This role is more than just a job; it's a chance to join a team dedicated to maintaining and enhancing the prestige of Glen Kernan Club. If you are a proven leader in agronomy and grounds management, passionate about delivering exceptional course conditions, and ready to contribute to a culture of excellence, we invite you to apply and become an integral part of our commitment to setting new standards in golf course management. Who We Are Established in 1999, Hampton Golf is an industry-leading golf management company dedicated to delivering extraordinary Guest experiences through unparalleled full-service hospitality. With a culture of innovation and continuous learning, we understand that our company growth is integrated with the development of our Team Members. We are committed to continuously investing in Team Members through trust, technology, and training programs that support an authentic environment of inclusivity. Our company culture is an embodiment of our core purpose, vision, mission, and guiding principles. Our vision is to transform the industry through relentless learning and reimagining of the Club experience. Our mission is to cultivate a dynamic environment for Team Members to better their lives, so they can, in turn, provide gracious hospitality to our Guests. Duties and responsibilities Monitors weekly schedule for maintenance team and submits schedules to the Director of Agronomy. Keeps accurate payroll records and monitors payroll to minimize employee costs, while meeting the goals of the facility. Assist with requisitioning, interviewing and screening potential employees, eventually hiring, orientation, training (responsibilities, safety, accuracy, quality workmanship, preventive maintenance, course etiquette and member relations) and monitoring 90-day probationary periods and daily employee performance. All necessary forms must be completed and submitted before employees begin work. Assist with documenting performance during the 90-day probation period, annual proficiency, on-going training and informational meetings with team. Aissit with progressive discipline, hiring and termination of Team Members. Assist with developing and proposing maintenance budgets for the golf course, club house grounds, and common areas, while operating within the established financial boundaries. Establish and administer safety programs, while monitoring the Team Member’s adherence to safety procedures. Ensure compliance with operating guidelines pertaining to state and federal laws, along with government rules, regulations and licenses. Establishes standards and supervises technical work such as pesticides, fertilization, irrigation and equipment maintenance. Maintains written records including chemical purchase & application logs, irrigation notebooks, machine repair file and weather data. Monitor and ensure adherence to safety regulations pertaining to storage and application of chemicals. Performs quarterly testing of the Greens and other problem areas as they arise to properly maintain the health of the golf course. Determine equipment and supply requirements for the maintenance operation and maintain inventory records, costs, utilization and performance and/or life span of equipment. Responsible for ensuring the organization, security and cleanliness of the maintenance building, inventory and equipment. Establish standards and maintain cleanliness of the maintenance building. Establish employee uniforms policy, ensuring employees wear clean uniforms and name tags. Assist with providing capital improvements for the property to achieve the facilities maintenance standards and long-range goals. Schedules, inspects, evaluates and maintains the entire golf course, clubhouse and common areas and personnel performance on a daily basis. Coordinates golf and maintenance activities with the golf professional in an attempt to maximize golf course play without disturbing maintenance projects. Rendering professional advice, opinions, assistance and services to the Director of Agronomy or the GM as required. Promotes owner, management and member and guest satisfaction by professionally, courteously and diplomatically communicating activities, goals, plans, while receiving input in the same manner. Display telephone etiquette by answering and returning phone calls in a prompt, courteous and professional manner. Attends weekly executive employee meetings as required. Conducts weekly employee meetings for systematic communications with regard to the operation. Provide written information for member newsletters. Annually prepares a full facility written inventory and video records the building and contents for Insurance purposes. A member of the Golf Course Superintendents Association and possess a current state certificate or license as a pesticide applicator.

By Aurora Anguilla Resort and Golf Club, October 3 - Blowing Point Village, Antigua Island

Job Title: Director of Agronomy Reports to: General Manager of Golf Course Operations FLSA Category: Salary/Exempt Position Compensation: $100,000 - $120,000 Annual Salary Commensurate with Experience Vehicle: $500/Month Vehicle Allowance Housing: $2,500/Month Housing Allowance Relocation: Relocation Assistance Available Location: Aurora International Golf Club Rendezvous Beach Anguilla, AI- 2640,   About the Club: Located in the beautiful Caribbean islands, the Aurora International Golf Club of the Aurora Anguilla Resort & Golf Club is the island’s extraordinary and only golf experience. Ranked as the #2 Best Caribbean Golf Course, Greg Norman’s Signature Design 18-hole Championship Course, 9-hole Short Course, and 10-acre practice facility provide the ultimate golf adventure and delight golfers with challenging, dramatic holes set against breathtaking scenery. In addition to an extraordinary golf experience, the resort offers a unique blend of five-star service, Mediterranean architecture, diverse culinary programs, a collection of spacious accommodations overlooking lush grounds, and the white sand beaches and turquoise waters of Rendezvous Bay, one of the best beaches in the world.  Position Summary: The Director of Agronomy is responsible for golf course maintenance and resort landscaping, including leading and inspiring all associates in Agronomy, Golf Maintenance, and Resort Landscaping in a manner consistent with the Club’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values to foster an engaged employee culture, implementing sound agronomic programs in accordance with established quality standards while working within the fiscal parameters of the property and managing a newly renovated 18-hole championship golf course, a new 9-hole short course, a ten-acre practice facility, and resort grounds, including turf and landscape management.  Essential Responsibilities:   Lead, develop, train, oversee, manage, coach and motivate the golf course and grounds maintenance team, ensuring training plans are followed, certifications are maintained, hiring procedures are met, discipline procedures are followed and working closely with Human Resources and the executive committee in staff development, direction, and succession planning. Maintain golf courses in optimum aesthetic and playing conditions. Maintain resort grounds and landscaping in optimum and aesthetic conditions.  Manage and oversee the purchase, storage, inventory, and application of materials and equipment for golf courses, resort grounds, and landscaping.  Manage water usage, tracking, and reporting.  Prepare, recommend, implement, and manage capital and operating budgets.  Prepare, recommend, and implement an annual agronomic plan for golf courses and resort grounds.  Identify, recommend, plan, and manage renovations and maintenance schedules.  Maintain strong working relationships with all leaders, colleagues, vendors, ownership, and other stakeholders or external third-party service providers. Follow, promote, and ensure the golf course and grounds maintenance teams practice and adhere to safe operation and maintenance of mechanical and power equipment. Ensure all incidents are quickly reported to Human Resources and Security.  Ensure facilities, work areas, and golf course and grounds equipment are well maintained and both facilities are clean, organized, and in good condition.  Ensure that chemicals or other agents are handled in accordance with the manufacturer’s guidelines.  Embrace and promote the resort’s culture using guiding principles, values, and mission statement.  Qualifications: Knowledge and experience in agronomy and turf grass management and maintenance practices, construction, and renovations.  Knowledge and experience managing facility grounds and landscaping. Experience leading, developing, training, overseeing, managing, coaching, and motivating a team. Financial knowledge in developing, creating, and managing budgets.  Have a BS, associate degree, or certification in turf grass management or related experience. Experience in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint. Understand pest control products and their applications. Understand turf chemical and fertilizer products and their applications. Knowledge of irrigation utilization, drainage installation, repair, and maintenance. Understand the game of golf and the impact playability. Ability to acquire certification or license for pesticide applications. Valid Passport and ability to obtain a government-sponsored work permit.  Experience managing and maintaining warm season grasses with previous international experience in a similar region or climate preferred.  Active and certified GCSAA member preferred.  Understand and provide quality and luxury and meet guest expectations.  Speak, read, and write English with fluency and in a highly professional manner.