Description

Overview

The Director of Agronomy leads all aspects of golf course maintenance and agronomic operations at Hidden Valley Country Club. This role is responsible for supervising and implementing sound agronomic programs in accordance with Troon Quality Standards while working within the facility's fiscal parameters. The position calls for a visible leader who fosters accountability, communication, teamwork, and continuous improvement, while helping elevate course conditions, modernize maintenance practices, develop associates, and execute short- and long-term golf course improvement initiatives.

Experience Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy, Turfgrass Management, or related field preferred.
• GCSAA Certified Golf Course Superintendent (CGCS) or actively pursuing certification strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5-10 years of progressive golf course maintenance leadership experience.
• Experience leading large maintenance teams in a private club environment preferred.
• Nevada pesticide applicator license, or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe.
• Experience managing POA annua putting greens strongly preferred.
• High-desert or Reno/Tahoe market experience is a plus.
• Experience with golf course construction, renovation, and capital improvement projects preferred.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, labor management, water management, and agronomic planning.
• Experience using GreenKeeper software, including Whiteboard functionality, preferred.
• Familiarity with USGA GS3, moisture management practices, and advanced turf management techniques preferred.
• An energetic and visible leader who embraces being part of a collaborative leadership team.
• Passionate about building a best-in-class golf experience for the membership.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented while maintaining a team-first mentality.
• Comfortable communicating with members, leadership, associates, and outside partners.
• Motivated by the opportunity to help lead a club through meaningful operational and facility improvements.
• A culture builder who creates enthusiasm, accountability, and pride within the maintenance operation.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop and execute operating budgets, capital plans, and long-range agronomic strategies.
• Provide timely and accurate financial and operational reporting to club leadership and Troon representatives.
• Maintain and implement Troon agronomy standards while ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team culture built around professionalism, accountability, communication, and pride in the property.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and coach a maintenance team of 20+ associates while creating opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Maintain ongoing awareness of all agronomic activity and provide clear direction and leadership to assistant superintendents and key members.
• Ensure proper calibration, mixing, and application of fertilizers and chemicals.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive fertility, chemical, moisture management, and cultural practice programs.
• Partner closely with club leadership to support member satisfaction, tournament preparation, and overall club initiatives.
• Utilize modern agronomic technologies and systems including GreenKeeper software and data-driven course management practices.
• Assist in planning and executing future golf course renovation and improvement projects.
• Ensure proper training, licensing, and safe work practices for all associates.
• Foster strong upward and downward communication within the department and across the club.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package through Troon
• Professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to help shape the next era of Hidden Valley Country Club