ERS ~ Whirlwind Golf Club ~ Director of Agronomy ~ ***DEADLINE TO APPLY: March 16th, 2022***

Cactus and Pine, GCSA

Employment Referral Service

 

 

Date:

March 8th, 2022

Position:

Director of Agronomy

Facility:

Whirlwind Golf Club

Duties:

Directly supervises and implements sound agronomic programs in accordance with Troon Quality Standards while working within the fiscal parameters of the facility.

 

Key Responsibilities of the Director of Agronomy:

  • 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 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, 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.

 

Salary:

 Open and commensurate with qualifications and experience

Benefits:

 

·        Health

·        Vision

·        Dental

·        STD

·        LTD

·        401k

 

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications for the Director of Agronomy:

  • 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.
  • Possesses expert level understanding of irrigation principles and management.
  • Demonstrates ability to build and implement an elemental based fertility program.

 Other Qualifications:

  • Must achieve EPA applicators license for applications in Indian Country within 30 days.
  • Possesses expert level understanding of irrigation principles and management.
  • Demonstrates ability to build and implement an elemental based fertility program.

Responsible to:

General Manager and Troon Regional Agronomist

Submit Resume:

Resume and cover letters sent to Brian Hampson, bhampson@troon.com

Available:

March 8th, 2022

***Deadline To Apply:

March 16th, 2022***

Comments:

 

Whirlwind Golf Club at Wild Horse Pass is a 36-Hole golf facility located in Chandler, Arizona. Whirlwind has established itself as one of the premier golf courses in the Phoenix area. Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality environment and be highly focused on providing superior service and outstanding conditions across the entire resort property.  Owned by the Gila River Indian Community and managed by Troon Golf.

 

 

Carmella Ruggiero

Executive Director

Cactus & Pine, GCSA

4700 E. Thomas Road

Suite 108

Phoenix, AZ 85018

480-609-6778 Office

480-600-3786 Cell

carmella@cactusandpine.com

www.cactusandpine.com

 

 

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