First Assistant- Fairhaven Golf Club

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First Assistant- Fairhaven Golf Club

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An exciting opportunity has become available at Fairhaven Golf Club for a passionate, ambitious and dedicated individual to join our management team as First Assistant Greenkeeper. The successful candidate will play a significant role in both the daily and long-term planning of the department. Additionally, you will be involved in the upcoming delivery of the Golf Course Masterplan, and execution of the annual Fairhaven Trophies, one of Europe’s leading Junior Championships.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for assisting the Course Manager and Deputy Course Manager in ensuring that the Course is retained as a first class championship experience
  • Involved with the management team to plan and prioritise work agreed in the maintenance and project programmes
  • Lead and motivate the skilled greenkeeping team to ensure standards are consistently met
  • Assisting in any training of staff and setting standards of practice
  • Ability to communicate with team members of all levels of experience
  • Implement the club’s health and safety procedures and documents
Essential Attributes:
  • Minimum NVQ Level 3 in turf management or equivalent
  • PA 1,2 and 6a spraying qualifications
  • In depth knowledge of fine turf agronomy, industry products and modern machinery
  • Minimum 5 years golf course maintenance experience
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Modern approach to golf course management
  • Ability to carry out and understand all greenkeeping practices
  • In-house renovation experience
  • Experience in a turf management managerial position
Personal Qualities:
  • Dedicated, self-motivated team player
  • Professional high standards
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Enthusiastic and dynamic
  • Ability to react positively and productively in challenging situations
  • Prepared to work a flexible working pattern to fulfil the needs of the business
  • Looking to continually progress their knowledge and understanding in the profession
Desired attributes and experience:
  • Links golf course experience
  • Irrigation set up, repair and installation
  • Major tournament set up
  • Construction and contractor experience
  • A good understanding of the game of golf
Please send a cover letter and CV to Mark Duncalf manager@fairhavengolfclub.co.uk
Closing date Monday 23rd December 2024

 

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