Agronomy Operations Director

Responsibilities

• Manages the daily operation of the Winstar 36-hole resort golf course, which entails the VIP course and the Resort course. This also includes overseeing 210 acres of maintained turf and over 2 million dollars’ worth of equipment.
• Manages the daily schedules and monitors the performance of 60 golf course employees.
• Oversees the management of the construction, renovation, and/or reconstruction of the golf course through maintenance staff or outside contractors.
• Administer and prepare the annual budgets for the maintenance and capital improvement of the 36-hole resort to present to the owner.
• Manages all maintenance and project work through experienced agronomic and administrative expertise to achieve the agreed-upon maintenance standards and long-range goals established for the Winstar golf course set forth by the owner.
• Oversees the scheduling and routing of personnel and equipment to accomplish the work.
• Frequently inspects the 36-hole golf course facility and related areas to evaluate how well management standards are being achieved and to effect changes in management programs that are set forth by the owner.
• Presents all expenditures and exercises cost control measures to keep, as nearly as possible, operating and capital expenses in line with the approved budgets as approved by the manager.
• Responsible for financial management and development of annual operations budget and capital budget. This includes monthly/quarterly forecasting of actual expenses versus budget and reporting to Owners.
• Supervise the efficient operation of an equipment service and repair shop.
• Supervise the planting and cultural practices involved in growing various turfgrasses and trees.
• Supervise the development and maintenance of drainage, irrigation, pumping, and water reservoir systems.
• Manages an inventory of and supervises the proper use of pesticides and chemicals.
• Prepares the approved pesticide list for Chickasaw Environmental.
• Track and purchase equipment and tools needed to maintain the 36-hole facility. Monitor the purchase ordering and receiving program to maintain proper inventories of supplies and ensure proper quantity and price on all purchases.
• Keeps accurate and complete records on inventory, weather data, maintenance procedures, MSDS, pesticide applications, etc.
• Communicates regularly with PGA manager and golf professionals to discuss activities, goals, plans, and member/customer input.
• Ultimately responsible for ensuring the highest quality course conditions at all times.
• Works with the Chickasaw environmental group to ensure the golf property is utilizing best management practices for the environment.
• Manages environmental projects towards working with Audoban society to become a certified environmental sanctuary and maintain that status.
• Administer water reports for the Chickasaw tribal utility authority on water usage and water condition.
• Supervise equipment maintenance and repair operations. Establish and implement a cleaning and preventative maintenance program for appropriate equipment, tools, vehicles, etc.
• Ensure maintenance of all appropriate quality and cleanliness standards, equipment repair areas, equipment storage areas, chemical and fertilizer storage areas, receiving areas, washing areas, lunchroom areas, restrooms, etc.
• Oversee the management, development, discipline, and performance of direct and non-direct staff.
• Ensures that the safety and proper function of the