Lead Greenkeeper: Elevate Course Quality & Lead the Team

YesGolfing; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Training & development

Paid annual leave

Workwear & PPE

Job summary

Skibbereen and West Carbery Golf Club is seeking a dedicated Lead Greenkeeper to maintain and care for our golf course. The role leads the greenkeeping team, ensuring irrigation, turf management and course presentation are kept to the highest standards.

The successful candidate will have five years of greenkeeping experience, supervisory ability, and a passion for outdoor work. This full-time position offers training and development opportunities and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Greenkeeping, Sports Turf Management, Horticulture or related discipline.
• Minimum five years greenkeeping experience.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Knowledge of use of pesticides (further training will be provided).
• Full driving licence.
• Strong turf management knowledge.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, weekends and holidays when required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain greens, tees, fairways, rough, bunkers and landscaped areas
• Prepare the golf course for daily play, competitions and events
• Identify and manage irrigation, drainage, weeds, pests and turf diseases
• Operate and maintain golf course machinery safelyMaintaining appropriate levels of supplies and ensuring safe and effective control of all stored materials and ground maintenance products
• Apply fertilizers, pesticides, and other chemicals responsibly and in accordance with safety procedures
• Allocating work rotas and supervising greenkeeping staff
• Complying with company policies, rules, and procedures at all times
• Maintain compliance with health, safety and environmental standards
• Managing refuse in accordance with waste regulations
• Liaise with contractors, suppliers and Course Consultant
• Follow and implement course consultants bi annual plan for maintaining and improving the golf course - including mowing, aeration, top dressing and overseeding
• Lead and supervise the greenkeeping team and allocate daily work schedules
• Communicating information to staff, management, and golfers, including daily course updates (when required)

Skills

Greenkeeping knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Detail-oriented

Flexible schedule

Education

Greenkeeping/Horticulture qualification

Job description

Skibbereen and West Carbery Golf Club is seeking a dedicated Lead Greenkeeper to maintain and care for our golf course. The role leads the greenkeeping team, ensuring irrigation, turf management and course presentation are kept to the highest standards.

The successful candidate will have five years of greenkeeping experience, supervisory ability, and a passion for outdoor work. This full-time position offers training and development opportunities and a competitive salary.