Deputy Course Manager

Rosapenna Golf Resort in County Donegal, Ireland is widely regarded as the finest links resort in the country boasting three championship links and a luxury Hotel on site. 

We are currently recruiting two Deputy Course Managers for our brand new St Patrick’s Links (2021) and our well established Sandy Hills Links (2003). The successful candidates will be leading top class teams in the green keeping industry on two of the top links courses in the country. On a day-to-day basis you will lead the daily maintenance and development of the links, its practice facilities and the surrounding estate and also be part of our tournament teams that cover all three courses at Rosapenna. 

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Sports Turf Management with 4 years’ experience
• PA1, PA2 and PA6 spraying certificates
• Highly organised – able to manage deadlines in a structured way whilst minimising levels of reactivity
• Support the Course Manager to maintain the course in a manner that is in keeping with the traditions of the game and the history and heritage of Rosapenna
• Supervise and help create delegated work programmes that ensure course work is done in a manner and at times that minimise inconvenience to visiting golfers
• Deliver training to ensure that the course staff have, and maintain, the required levels of knowledge and ability to deliver high standards on the golf course
• Knowledge of all health & safety legislation relating to greenkeeping equipment, chemicals and waste handling
• Identify & convey to the Course Manager initiatives and opportunities to increase cost effectiveness without compromising on quality and standards
• Contribute and maintain comprehensive and auditable records of activity including but not limited to pesticide spraying, fertiliser applications, maintenance schedules, staff rotas, machinery and equipment servicing and maintenance
• Maintain and employ an effective, reliable range of up-to-date greenkeeping machinery to optimise playing quality, presentation and turf health across all areas of the course and practice facilities
• A flexible approach to working hours 

• Staff golf privileges 
• Salary will be DOE
• Staff uniforms 
• Annual Personal Development Review                  

To Apply:  Please apply with a covering letter complete with current CV and references to [email protected]