Deputy Course Manager
Deputy Course Manager - County Sligo Golf Club
Overview: County Sligo Golf Club is looking for a motivated, positive, and enthusiastic individual to take on this leadership position. The Deputy Course Manager will have full involvement in all aspects of managing a championship links course in Ireland, and this is the ideal position for someone who wants to learn, grow, be challenged, and continuously push for improvement. This person will have a mentor who values their input and will invest time in developing them as a professional.
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Be fully involved with, and responsible for, overseeing the maintenance, operation and management of the links and associated grounds and facilities
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Be responsible for any facets of staff management related to year-round and full/part-time seasonal staff
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Be responsible for supervising and training staff in the field, using technology to prioritize and coordinate tasks with the Course Manager
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Increase the club’s management, supervision and quality at the weekends in a structured, scheduled way
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Ensure all work is completed by the team in a safe and efficient manner to the expected standard
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Contribute to the development of the club’s new Links Standards Manual and standard operating procedures for the majority of maintenance tasks
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Help develop the data collection portion of the operation to track, monitor and improve daily course conditions
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Lead the team during in-house projects and work with key staff to review the irrigation, fertility and chemical components of the operation
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In the absence of the Course Manager, be responsible for making decisions and fulfil those responsibilities
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Be a member of the Link Maintenance leadership team, included in weekly meetings and all daily and high-level course long range planning discussions
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Work closely with and learn from the Course Manager and take part in discussions with the club’s consultants
Location: Rosses Point, County Sligo, Ireland. Just beside Sligo town, this is a beautiful and wild part of Northwest Ireland, in an affordable part of the country. The golf course is located beside Rosses Point beach, with stunning panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding mountains of Benbulbin and Knocknarea. County Sligo is home to some of the best beaches in the world, with popular surfing locations within a short distance from Sligo town. The town sits on the spectacular Wild Atlantic Way route, with a vast amount of walking, hiking and cycling routes, mountains, beaches and nature to explore. This is a true paradise for people who enjoy the outdoors.
Course Information: County Sligo Golf Club is continually regarded as one of the top championship links courses in Ireland and was named as the winner of the Irish Golf Course of the Year in 2024 at the Golf Course Awards. The course is open year-round with most of the 36,000 rounds/year happening between April and October. The 18-hole Championship course, designed by esteemed golf course architect Mr. Harry Colt, is joined by the 9-hole Bowmore course for members and guests. The club has hosted the prestigious West of Ireland amateur championship for more than 100 years. Past winners of the championship include Rory McElroy, Shane Lowry, and Padraig Harrington.
County Sligo is committed to continually restoring and improving the golf course and facilities and is currently undergoing a multi-phase renovation by world renowned architect firm Mackenzie & Ebert as part of the club’s Master Plan. Phase 1 of this Master Plan has just been completed in 2024-2025, with likely two more phases to be completed in the coming years. Other future capital planning includes continued equipment replacement, Maintenance Facility upgrades, and irrigation system improvements.
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An individual who has graduated with a degree or two-year diploma from a recognized institution and turfgrass related field
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5 years minimum working experience on a golf course along with a desire to eventually become a Course Manager/Golf Course Superintendent
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Valid Irish drivers license (or transferrable international license)
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Prior irrigation maintenance and spraying experience, and the successful applicant must have a spraying certification or the ability to secure one within the first 90 days of employment (the cost of which would be covered by the club)
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Construction and/or leadership experience is an asset
