First Assistant Greenkeeper & Course Ops Lead

YesGolfing; Sefton; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Birkdale is seeking an experienced First Assistant Greenkeeper to join our greenkeeping management team. You will support the Course Manager in day-to-day course operations and lead the team to deliver high standards across the course.

This role offers visibility, leadership development and the opportunity to contribute to planning, maintenance programmes and event preparations for major fixtures. You will work closely with the Course Manager, Deputy Course Manager and wider management,

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Sports Turf Management or equivalent.
• PA1, PA2 and PA6a spraying qualifications.
• Good understanding of health and safety legislation and safe working practices.
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of modern greenkeeping practices.
• Experience of in-house course renovation work.
• Relevant IT skills and confidence using computer-based systems.
• Good understanding and appreciation of the game of golf.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Course Manager and Deputy Course Manager with the day-to-day management and tournament preparation of the golf course and greenkeeping team.
• Taking responsibility for the course and greenkeeping operation when the Course Manager and Deputy Course Manager are unavailable.
• Assisting with the planning and prioritisation of work within agreed maintenance and project programmes.
• Leading, motivating and supporting the greenkeeping team to ensure consistently high standards are achieved.
• Involved with staff training, development and the implementation of agreed standards and working practices.
• Promoting a positive, professional and team-focused working environment.
• Collection, recording and analysis of course data to support informed maintenance decisions.
• Assisting with the implementation and monitoring of the club's health and safety procedures and documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Staff training & development

Health & safety

Data collection & analysis

IT skills

Team motivation

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Sports Turf Management or equivalent

Tools

PA1 spraying qualification

PA2 spraying qualification

PA6a spraying qualification

Job description

Royal Birkdale is seeking an experienced First Assistant Greenkeeper to join our greenkeeping management team. You will support the Course Manager in day-to-day course operations and lead the team to deliver high standards across the course.

This role offers visibility, leadership development and the opportunity to contribute to planning, maintenance programmes and event preparations for major fixtures. You will work closely with the Course Manager, Deputy Course Manager and wider management,