Course Manager

Course Manager - Carlisle Golf Club 

Due to retirement, Carlisle Golf Club are pleased to announce the exciting opportunity for the position of  Course Manager/Director. Carlisle Golf Club is a parkland golf course situated on the edge of the beautiful Lake District, originally founded in 1908,  and designed by Theodore Moon. The course has held Open Championship Regional Qualifying rounds on 7 occasions as well as numerous PGA,EGU and County Championship events. It is widely regarded as one of the best inland courses in the North of England.

The club have made considerable investment in recent years including a full bunker restoration, drainage, and a commitment to a machinery replacement programme.

The club is looking for a highly motivated Course Manager, who will also be an Executive Director with a seat on the Golf Club Board, you will be directly involved in all aspects of the development and  management of the golf course along with all other golf club related matters.

This is a full-time position, and salary will be commensurate with the significance of this role within the organisation.

• Directing the planning, scheduling and supervision of the maintenance and improvements of the putting greens, tees, fairways, practice facilities, roughs, bunkers and associated facilities
• As a director of Carlisle Golf Club, you will be responsible for, the performance and strategic development and implementation of many different operations
• Identifying potential problems and providing corrective solutions and recommendations to the Board of Directors
• Directing and managing drainage and course improvement projects
• Directing and ensuring adequate cultural practices are applied to all the playing surfaces on the golf course
• Ensuring proper use of pesticide and fertiliser applications and equipment
• Ensuring training for the safe use of operational equipment and care of mowers and all other equipment
• Overseeing the operation and maintenance of the irrigation system
• Producing, monitoring and controlling annual operational budgets
• Assisting with the production of annual capital budgets
• Ensuring all record keeping is accurate and kept up to date and all golf course related tasks are recorded
• Ensuring administration such as H&S, training manuals, record keeping, purchasing, and data collation are maintained in line with current legislation
• Ensuring appraisals and one to one staff meetings are administered and delivered, in accordance with the management’s expectations and objectives
• Ensuring the Golf course playing conditions are in line with the Boards and members expectations
• Maintaining good communications with all departments and offer assistance and advice when required

• A consistent history of employment with at least 5 years’ experience at a senior Greenkeeping level

•  NVQ Level 3 or higher in Greenkeeping and sports turf management
• First Aid Training
• PA1, PA2 and PA6 spraying certificates
• Turf-grass management
• Chain saw  use, windblown, felling & cross cutting ideally
• Golf course construction, drainage and development
• Financial management
• Relationship management
• Project management
• Proficient in IT
• Working knowledge of golf course operations
• Experience in managing first class golf course playing conditions on a daily basis
• Experience of producing, monitoring and controlling golf course operating budgets
• Extensive team management experience
• Expertise in performance, excellence and high-end training
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Good networking and negotiating skills
• A person with presence and stature, with the skill and ability to influence others
• Experience of working within a similar quality-orientated organisation
• Confidence, and a passion for what they do and not be afraid to speak out
• A drive to stay current with continual professional development through industry conferences, and educational opportunities