Senior Greenkeeper – Howth Golf Club

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Senior Greenkeeper – Howth Golf Club

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Howth Golf Club is situated in one of the most idyllic and unique settings amidst the Hill of Howth – 5 miles from Dublin. Howth Golf Course offers spectacular views over Dublin Bay, South towards Wicklow and North over the islands of Ireland’s Eye and Lambay. The golf course/club is just 20 minutes away from Dublin City centre by car and 20 minutes from Dublin airport. Howth is a true Heathland links Course designed by James Braid.

The Club are seeking a highly motivated, passionate Senior Greenkeeper to help progress the course forward towards its sustainable future.  You will be expected to assist the management in the day-to-day running of the greenkeeping team, aid the course manager on agronomy targets and longer-term targets.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Attend daily management meetings with Course Superintendent.
  • Show a positive attitude to the setting standards of practice.
  • Help motivate the greenkeeping team to ensure standards are consistently met.
  • Help provide training to ensure these standards are met.
  • 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
  • PA1, 2a and 6 spraying qualifications
  • Experience or show good knowledge of transition from coarse grasses to fine grasses
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • IT Skills
  • Show a good knowledge of all aspects of the greenkeeping industry
  • Willingness to learn and expand your own knowledge/experiences

Personal Qualities:

  • Dedicated, self-motivated team player
  • Enthusiastic
  • Professional high standards
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to be flexible and  react positively in challenging situations
  • Prepared to work a flexible working pattern to fulfil the needs of the business

Desired attributes and experience:

  • Experience/Knowledge of Irrigation set up and repair.
  • Chainsaw certificates
  • A good understanding of the game of golf

If you think you are the right person for this job, and want an exciting chance to progress your career then please send your CV and covering letter via email to

Ben Moore: ben@howthgolfclub.ie

 

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