Deputy Head Greenkeeper

British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA); Bad Ragaz; Vor Ort; CHF 95.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Grand Resort Bad Ragaz in Switzerland seeks a Deputy Head Greenkeeper to support management of the Greenkeeping department for two private golf courses. You will coordinate daily tasks, supervise staff, and maintain resource data in IT systems such as Punctus and Excel, while ensuring health and safety compliance and participating in winter on-call duties.

The role requires a Certified Greenkeeper or Head Greenkeeper, German and English language skills, and willingness to obtain PPP and chainsaw

Qualifikationen

• Certified Greenkeeper or Head Greenkeeper status is required.
• Gardener/landscape gardener apprenticeship is advantageous.
• PPP certificate or willingness to obtain it is required.
• Chainsaw certification or willingness to obtain it is advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Deputy management of the Greenkeeping department; lead the team in the Head Greenkeeper's absence.
• Plan and coordinate daily operational tasks with the Head Greenkeeper.
• Supervise and train team members in coordination with the Head Greenkeeper.
• Record and update resource data in IT systems (Punctus, approval workflows, Excel).
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and standards.
• Participate in winter on-call duty services.

Kenntnisse

German language

English language

IT skills

Team leadership

Ausbildung

Certified Greenkeeper

Gardener/Landscape apprenticeship

PPP certificate or willingness

Tools

Punctus

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Grand Resort Bad Ragaz - Switzerland - International

Managerial - Greenkeeper 28 October 2026

Grand Resort Bad Ragaz is the only resort in Switzerland with two private golf courses. The 18-hole Championship Course of Golf Club Bad Ragaz is among the finest golf courses in the country and is a member of the prestigious Leading Golf Courses network. Guests are also spoiled with culinary delights at Restaurant gladys, which has been awarded multiple times as Switzerland’s best golf restaurant. In addition, the clubhouse offers an extensive golf shop featuring the latest golf and leisurewear.

Golf Club Heidiland offers excellent training facilities with its 9-hole Executive Course and a practice centre featuring 20 covered and 50 grass teeing areas. It has established itself as the ideal golf club for beginners in the region. A bistro and golf shop complete the comprehensive range of services.

Your Responsibilities

• Deputy management of the Greenkeeping department, including team coordination and operational leadership in the absence of the Head Greenkeeper
• Planning, coordinating, and carrying out daily operational tasks in close collaboration with the Head Greenkeeper and the team
• Supervising, mentoring, and training team members in coordination with the Head Greenkeeper
• Recording, maintaining, and updating resource data in IT systems (Punctus, approval workflows, Excel workbooks, time management systems)
• Ensuring compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations and standards
• Participation in winter on-call duty services

Your Profile

• Certified Greenkeeper or Head Greenkeeper
• Completed apprenticeship as a gardener or landscape gardener is an advantage
• A technical or trade-related vocational background is an advantage
• Certificate for the professional use of plant protection products (PPP) or willingness to obtain one
• Chainsaw certification or willingness to obtain one
• Very good German language skills
• Good English language skills
• Good IT skills
• Team-oriented, resilient, reliable, and responsible personality
• Assertive with strong conflict-resolution skills
• Enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Willingness to work weekends