Director of Agronomy

2 months ago

Jacksonville, Florida, United States Hampton Golf, Inc. Full time

Glen Kernan Golf & Country Club is excited to announce an exceptional career opportunity of Director of Agronomy.

$175k - $200k annual salary plus bonus potential

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 Director of Agronomy at Glen Kernan Club presents a rare opportunity to shape and maintain the pinnacle of golf course excellence in Jacksonville. Responsible for overseeing all aspects of agronomic and grounds maintenance operations, you will lead a dedicated team in upholding unparalleled course conditions across our exclusive facility. With a firm commitment to fiscal responsibility and operational excellence, you will implement innovative agronomic programs that optimize the aesthetics, playability, and sustainability of our grounds.

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

Responsible for requisitions, interviewing, and screening potential team members, eventually hiring, orientation, training (responsibilities, safety, accuracy, quality workmanship, preventive maintenance, course etiquette and member relations) and monitoring 90-day probationary periods and daily team member performance. All necessary forms must be completed and submitted before team members begin work. Responsible for documenting performance during the 90-day probation period, annual proficiency, on-going training, and informational meetings with team. Responsible for progressive discipline, hiring and termination of Team Members. Assures that effective orientation and training are given to each new team member. Directly supervises and implements sound agronomic programs while working within the fiscal parameters of the facility. Implements quarterly soil and tissue sample testing, reports findings to regional manager and General Manager Creates weekly report outlining activities, projects, and applications for General Manager Conducts monthly EOM inventories. Develops budgeting and capital plans. Manages expenses within the department in accordance with budget. Provides timely and accurate reporting of all financial and non-financial information as directed, requested, or required by Hampton Golf representatives or the General Manager, LOCC Committees and LOCC Board of Governors. Maintains clear understanding of and implements all Hampton 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 all applications are properly recorded and tracked for documentation purposes. Ensures that all team members 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 interdepartmentally. Provides leadership and a positive working environment that fosters teamwork, communication, ethical behavior, cleanliness and a "can do" attitude. Develops, trains, coaches, and disciplines 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. Develops ongoing training programs. Incorporates safe work practices in job performance. 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 regarding 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. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications

Qualifications include:

Director of Agronomy or Superintendent experience at a Top 100 Golf Course is preferred. GCSAA Class A Member is required. Bachelor's degree (BA) preferably in Agronomy; and five to ten years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. A Valid Driver's License is required. Must have a State Pesticide Applicator License Working knowledge of the maintenance of golf course tees, fairways, and greens; seeding and maintenance practices for golf course turf; planting, cultivating, pruning, and caring for plants, shrubs, and trees; characteristics and proper use of various fertilizers and soil conditioners; herbicides and pest control methods and materials; drainage control methods; irrigation systems, including wells, pumps, and automatic controls. Ability to schedule and supervise maintenance work to achieve the most efficient utilization of workers and equipment; prepare clear and concise reports; maintain effective team member and public relations. Possesses an innate drive to create excellence and exceed expectations. Possesses expert level understanding of irrigation principles and management. Demonstrates ability to build and implement an elemental based fertility program.

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