Director of Agronomy

About the Job:

The Boulders Resort and Spa is a large, high-end resort that spans an impressive 1,300 acres of the Sonoran Desert foothills with panoramic views of 12-million-year-old boulder formations. Offering a luxurious 33,000 sq. ft. spa, championship golf course, and exclusive service in a uniquely dramatic setting. With resort restaurants offer captivating views from every turn.

The Director of Agronomy is responsible to implement sound agronomic programs while working within the fiscal parameters of the property. Responsible for leading all associates in Agronomy to foster and engaged employee culture. Responsible for the management of two eighteen-hole golf courses and resort grounds. Safety training and safe operational practices is a priority to also be managed by the Director of Agronomy.

Essential Duties:

• Manages expenses within the department in accordance with the Club's directive.
• Provides timely and accurate reporting of all financial and non-financial information as directed, requested or required by the Director of Golf, or the General Manager. This position reports to the Director of Golf.
• Maintains compliance and clear understanding of 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: Assistant Superintendents, Mechanics, Irrigation Technicians, Greenskeepers, Equipment Operators, and Resort Grounds staff.
• 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 and Experience:

• Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university in Turfgrass Management or Agronomy.
• A minimum of 5 years of golf course management experience in a management-level position within a similar upscale, luxury environment.