Course Manager

YesGolfing; Kirkcaldy; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A negotiable salary based on quals/exp

29 days holidays

Pension

Uniform supplied

Golf membership

Bigga membership

Job summary

Thornton Golf Club is seeking a Course Manager to lead the greens team and oversee the management and preparation of the golf course. You will plan, monitor and supervise all course-related work and maintain greens equipment to achieve top course presentation.

Situated in Fife, the role requires a motivated, detail-oriented professional with a modern approach to greenkeeping and a collaborative mindset to contribute to the Club's Management Committee and annual budgeting processes.

Qualifications

• Several years green keeping experience.
• NVQ Level 3 in Sports Turf Management or equivalent.
• Spaying certificates PA1, PA2 and PA6.
• A good working knowledge of irrigation systems including repair and maintenance.
• A good working knowledge of machinery operations and maintenance, including servicing.
• Supervisory experience including training and development of team members.
• Chainsaw certification.
• A sound knowledge of Health & Safety.
• Basic knowledge of golf course construction.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prepare the golf course; plan, monitor and supervise course-related work.
• Maintain all greens equipment.
• Lead greens team and develop the course to high standards.
• Contribute to annual budgets with the Club Management Committee.

Skills

Greenkeeping experience

Supervisory experience

Health & Safety knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Sports Turf Management or equivalent

Chainsaw certification PA1/PA2/PA6

Irrigation systems knowledge

Tools

Machinery maintenance

General maintenance of greens equipment

Job description

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The successful candidate will be responsible for the management and preparation of the golf course, including the planning, monitoring and supervision of all course related work activities and the maintenance of all greens equipment.

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, progressive individual with a high standard of work and a keen eye for detail and must be able demonstrate a professional and modern approach to greenkeeping to achieve the highest standards of course presentation.

The Course Manager reports to the Club's Management Committee which oversees all aspects of the running of the Club. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the Management Committee's work including the establishment of annual budgets.

Full Time

Location:Thornton Golf Club, Station Rd, Thornton, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland, KY1 4DW

Description:

Thornton Golf Club are seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates in respect of our vacant position of Course Manager.

Situated in the heart of Fife, Thornton Golf Club is a Par 70, tree lined parkland golf course. Founded in 1921 the club desires that the appropriate candidate plays a key role in leading our greens team and developing our fine golf course to be recognised as the best parkland course in Fife.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the management and preparation of the golf course, including the planning, monitoring and supervision of all course related work activities and the maintenance of all greens equipment.

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, progressive individual with a high standard of work and a keen eye for detail and must be able demonstrate a professional and modern approach to greenkeeping to achieve the highest standards of course presentation.

The Course Manager reports to the Club's Management Committee which oversees all aspects of the running of the Club. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the Management Committee's work including the establishment of annual budgets.

Applicants will ideally possess the following qualifications, experience and skills:

• Several years green keeping experience
• NVQ Level 3 in Sports Turf Management or equivalent
• Spaying certificates PA1, PA2 and PA6
• A good working knowledge of irrigation systems including repair and maintenance
• A good working knowledge of machinery operations and maintenance, including servicing
• Supervisory experience including training and development of team members
• Chainsaw certification
• A sound knowledge of Health & Safety
• Basic knowledge of golf course construction

The position offers the following benefits package:

• A negotiable, competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• 29 days holidays
• Pension
• Uniform supplied
• Golf membership
• Bigga membership

The closing date for applications is Monday 2 November 2026.

Additional Information:

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