Golf Course Manager & Greens Maintenance Lead

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

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.