Golf Course Maintenance Manager: Lead Turf & Team

Singapore Island Country Club; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Island Country Club in Singapore seeks a dedicated Golf Course Maintenance Supervisor to oversee all maintenance operations, supervise staff, manage turf care, irrigation, and equipment upkeep. You will support tournament preparation, ensure safety compliance, and maintain detailed operational records to preserve the course in top playing condition.

The role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and a collaborative mindset to work with internal teams and external

Qualifications

• Knowledge of golf play, course design and turf management.
• Eye for detail to ensure quality control and results.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Positive attitude towards teamwork and collaboration.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to lead and motivate a large, diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prioritize work; monitor course conditions and staff productivity.
• Roster staff; oversee scheduling and routing of personnel and equipment.
• Daily inspection of course conditions and weekly action summaries.
• Supervise course setup for club events and major tournaments.
• Maintain stock records for fertilizers, pesticides, and supplies.
• Assist recruiting and training new maintenance staff.
• Maintain staff records (attendance, overtime, medical).
• Ensure course is in top condition for play (mowing, fertilizing, aerification, greens topdressing, SubAir).
• Manage irrigation to keep turf healthy and water-efficient.
• Oversee maintenance and repair of equipment and facilities on the course.
• Assist budgeting for maintenance and capital improvements.
• Keep accurate payroll, weather, and maintenance records.
• Assist with facilities planning across recreational clubs.
• Prepare monthly updates for Greens Sub-Committee and staff meetings.
• Plan and maintain landscape and horticultural work within the Club premises.
• Assist with tree planting projects and other Greens Sub-Committee tasks.
• Coordinate golf course issues between Golf Operation and Golf Course Maintenance.
• Involvement in tender preparation, procurement, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Golf course knowledge

Turf management

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Project management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Cross-cultural collaboration

Job description

Singapore Island Country Club in Singapore seeks a dedicated Golf Course Maintenance Supervisor to oversee all maintenance operations, supervise staff, manage turf care, irrigation, and equipment upkeep. You will support tournament preparation, ensure safety compliance, and maintain detailed operational records to preserve the course in top playing condition.

The role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and a collaborative mindset to work with internal teams and external