Director of Grounds - Essex County Club Essex County Club

Director of Grounds – Essex County Club Essex County Club

Salary Details: Essex County Club offers competitive compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Compensation: $175,000 – $225,000 plus annual performance bonus; Based on Experience Benefits may include: Competitive base salary Health and dental insurance Retirement plan Paid time off Professional development and continuing education Industry association membership and educational opportunities Uniforms and other position-related benefits Preferred Education: BA/BS/Undergraduate Type: Full Time Level: Experienced Categories: Director of Agronomy Director of Golf Certifications/Certificates: Assistant Superintendent Certificate Series CTEM – Certified Turf Equipment Manager Class A EMCP – Equipment Management Certificate Program IPM Exam Position Overview The Director of Grounds will have overall responsibility for the health, conditioning, presentation, and maintenance of the golf course, tennis facilities and surrounding grounds.

This includes agronomic planning, turf management, irrigation, water management, pest and disease control, equipment management, budgeting, staffing, capital planning, and project execution.

The Director of Grounds will report to the Grounds Chair and work closely with the General Manager, Grounds Committee, Golf Professional, Tennis Professional, Board leadership, and other department heads to establish and execute both short- and long-term strategies for the golf course, tennis courts and grounds.

Premier private club located on Boston’s North Shore One of the top Tennis, Paddle and Pickle facilities in New England Approximately 21,000 annual rounds Grounds staff of approximately 28 employees Annual agronomy/grounds operating budget of approximately $2.6m Annual capital budget of approximately $360k Modern John Deere and Toro equipment fleet Grass and Clay tennis courts and additional club grounds requiring year-round