Director of Agronomy

Seaview Golf Club, located in Galloway, NJ, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a Director of Agronomy! We are seeking a driven individual who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow within a fast-paced hospitality-focused property organization. As part of Troon, you will contribute to a global leader in golf and community management.

Compensation: $130k - $150k

General Purpose:
Manage 36 Hole Golf Facility with large practice facility as well as work with resort grounds team on overall appearance of the facility. Work with LPGA Rules & Agronomy teams for LPGA Tour event. Work with General Manager to develop property agronomic plan and capital projects to enhance the courses.

• 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 the 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 mentors and 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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:

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

Benefits & Other Compensation:
This position includes eligibility for the following benefits, subject to applicable plan terms:

• Healthcare Benefits – Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Retirement Benefits – 401(k) with employer match (19 years of age and older)
• Time Off – Paid time off (PTO) and leaves of absence, in accordance with applicable law and eligibility criteria
• Additional Compensation – Eligible for Bonuses, Employee Meals

Eligibility for benefits and the specific terms, conditions, and offerings are governed by the applicable plan of documents and company policies, which may be amended at the Company’s discretion.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an associate in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

About Troon:

Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Troon is the world’s largest professional club management company, that specializes in services in golf, hospitality, and residential communities. With more than 900 locations in 45+ states and 27+ countries, Troon is a leading employer in hospitality. Guided by values that emphasize being infectiously energetic, consciously kind, and humbly prosperous, Troon offers professionals the opportunity to grow and succeed within a globally respected organization. Learn more at