Head Greenkeeper Position
Experience:
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in golf course maintenance with time spent in a supervisory/leadership role is an advantage.
Full job description:
Cill Dara Golf Club seeks a Head Greenkeeper to lead our course maintenance team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the maintenance of the golf course to a consistent standard.
- The ability to lead and direct the greenkeeping and course maintenance team.
- Implement and manage agreed turf care programmes.
- Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, Implement agreed sustainable practices into the management of the golf course.
- Provide input into the development of the course maintenance budget.
- Manage the course maintenance budget in liaison with the General Manager.
- Maintain all machinery and equipment to the required maintenance and safety standards.
- Implement agreed course improvement projects.
- Maintain good standards that meet Health & Safety (H.S.A.) + Environmental Protection Agency (E.P.A.)
- Record Plant Protection Products (PPP) use APTI Sustainable portal
Qualifications and Experience:
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in golf course maintenance with time spent in a supervisory/leadership role is an advantage.
- A minimum FETAC Level 6, equivalent or higher in a relevant qualification with evidence of continuing professional development. PA1, PA2, PA6 required with Chainsaw certificate is an advantage, training will be provided if required.
- Energetic and diligent worker that can demonstrate high levels of attention to detail.
- Full Driver License
- In-depth knowledge of turf management practices, irrigation systems and course maintenance equipment.
Benefits:
- A competitive package is offered for the role, the level of which will be determined by the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications.
- Professional development opportunities.
Apply by: Friday July 10th, 2026
Start Date 22nd July 2026
To apply, please send an email including a covering letter outlining your relevant experience, motivation for this role and your skillsets required to match the qualities we require with an up-to-date CV to [email protected]
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
