About the Role
1 Position Description Position: Director of Agronomy Reports to: GM Classification: Salaried exempt Job Summary: Big Easy Ranch is seeking an experienced and passionate Director of Agronomy & Grounds to lead all golf course maintenance, landscaping, and grounds operations throughout the property. As a private members-only sporting club, Big Easy Ranch is committed to providing members and guests with exceptional course conditions, beautiful grounds, and a first-class golf experience. Reporting directly to the CEO/General Manager and working closely with the Director of Golf, the Director of Agronomy & Grounds is responsible for overseeing all day-to-day agronomy operations, maintaining championship-level playing conditions, managing budgets and personnel, and ensuring the health and appearance of all golf course turf, landscaping, common areas, and grounds throughout the property.
The ideal candidate is a strong leader, effective communicator, and experienced agronomy professional with extensive knowledge of turfgrass management, irrigation systems, golf course construction and maintenance, and team development.
Interaction: Team Members at all levels, Owners, Members and Guests Essential Functions:
Lead and manage all golf course maintenance, landscaping, and grounds operations throughout the property.Establish and maintain championship-level standards for greens, tees, fairways, roughs, bunkers, and practice facilities.Develop and implement agronomic programs for turf health, fertility, pest management, and environmental stewardship.Manage irrigation systems, water delivery systems, pumps, wells, drainage systems, and related infrastructure.
Develop annual budgets, operational plans, and capital improvement recommendations for all agronomy and grounds operations.