Director of Agronomy

TPC Prestancia – Sarasota, Florida
An exclusive Heritage Golf Group property

About the Club
Nestled within the beautiful Palmer Ranch community of Sarasota, TPC Prestancia features 36 holes of championship golf—The Stadium Course and The Club Course—each designed to challenge and inspire. As part of the renowned Heritage Golf Group portfolio, Prestancia blends tradition, innovation, and community in a private club environment that celebrates both members and team excellence.

The Opportunity
We are seeking an accomplished, forward-thinking Director of Agronomy to lead our golf course maintenance team and uphold the premier playing conditions our members expect. The ideal candidate is a strong leader and agronomic expert who brings creativity, attention to detail, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations

·       Understand the rules of golf and be up to date on federal, state and local laws on golf course operations.

·       Administrative and executive ability, especially critical in problem-solving and decision-making.

·       Knowledge of ability to perform required role in emergency situations.

Job Summary (Essential Functions)

·       Manage and maintain golf course properties including golf course, clubhouse grounds and landscaping,
open spaces and the equipment used to maintain these areas.

·       Responsible for the development and implementation of all golf course maintenance programs, budgets, and personnel decisions.

 

Job Tasks/Duties

·       Maintains all grounds and course maintenance equipment according to the club’s / company’s
turf management program.

·       Schedules, trains, supervises, and evaluates all personnel assigned to department.

·       Maintains accurate work records for all personnel in the department.

·       Supervises all planting, fertilizing, care and removal of turf, plants, shrubs, trees and
other facilities on the golf course.

·       Maintains course in proper playing condition.

·       Inspects course regularly to evaluate and recommend improvements.

·       Plan any and all future improvements to the golf course, and oversee all construction, maintenance and renovations.

·       Oversees repairs of broken water lines or valves and may perform necessary repairs in an emergency.

·       Records all maintenance on course.

·       Supervises operation of the Equipment Repair Shop.

·       Prepares annual budget for department; takes corrective action as necessary to help assure that
budget goals are met.

·       Prepares and revises grounds manual.

·       Establishes short- and long-range plans for the golf course.

·       Selects and prepares proper fertilizers and nutrients for all flora and fauna.

·       Develops and maintains drainage, irrigation, and watering systems.

·       Implements and enforces comprehensive safety program for employees, members, and guests on course in compliance with local, state, and federal laws; implements and manages the club’s hazard communication (HAZCOM) program.

·       Ensures that chemicals, petroleum, and other controlled products are used, stored and disposed of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations; maintains required records and strives to minimize
the use of chemicals and petroleum products.

·       Communicates as necessary with Director of Golf and Golf Professional to discuss conditions of facilities, maintenance plans, scheduled events and the number of rounds played.

·       Communicates as necessary with Grounds, Golf or House committees or other applicable committees.

·       Attends staff and management meetings.

·       Keeps members informed about current and future maintenance activities.

·       Conducts daily facility security checks ensuring accurate inventory of equipment and keys.

·       Assists with snow removal planning.

·       Plans professional development and training activities for subordinates including safety training for equipment use and proper handling of fertilizers, herbicides, and all other chemicals used on course; assures that SDS’s are available in convenient/appropriate locations.

·       Makes recommendations for capital improvement and purchases.

·       Supervises road and roadside maintenance within the club’s grounds.

·       Ensures proper landscaping for property outside of golf course including the clubhouse and surrounding areas.

·       Coordinates applicable work with outside contractors.

·       Determines when course should be closed due to weather conditions that may damage the course if play continues.

·       Conducts other appropriate tasks assigned by the General Manager.

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