Ballyclare Golf Club are hiring a junior Assistant Head Greenkeeper to join their agronomy team. Founded in 1923, Ballyclare Golf Club is a traditional members’ golf club. It’s situated in the Antrim hills 15 minutes outside of Belfast. Over the years, the Club has matured into one of a Premier Parkland course in Northern Ireland hosting multiple Golf Ireland events.
The 18-hole course offers a challenging test of parkland golf for golfers of all standards, with lush green fairways threading their way through mature woodland. The course offers stunning picture-perfect views of Collin and the Antrim hills from many vantage points during your round.
Job Specification
The Greenkeeping team are responsible for the overall maintenance, presentation, and playability of the golf course. This role involves maintaining machinery and turf health, and ensuring the course meets professional standards year-round.
Key Responsibilities
· Perform regular daily maintenance of the tees, greens, bunkers and fairways to uphold the aesthetic quality of the golf course.
· Operation of mowing and turf care equipment including hand tools and power tools for various grounds keeping tasks.
· Application of top dressing, fertilisers and pest control chemicals as directed.
· Assist in course renovations and improvement projects. Provide coverage and support of the team on behalf of the Head Greenkeeper.
· Conduct routine inspections of the course to identify areas needing attention or improvement.
This role is ideal for a proactive individual with a passion for turf care, a keen eye for detail, and a desire to work in a professional and team-oriented environment.
Physical Demands
· Work outdoors in varying environmental conditions such as heat, cold, rain, snow and wind.
· Early starts or later finishes depending on the weather and daylight hours
· Communicate verbally with staff members and/or customers with or without the use of two-way radios.
· Ability to spend long hours moving around, walking, sitting, standing, kneeling, reaching, shovelling and/or raking.
Essential Criteria for application
The ideal candidate will need to have: -
· Experience or qualifications in turf maintenance and agronomy practices, or
· Level 2 or Level 3 in Sports Turf Management
· Excellent communication and teamworking skills.
· A strong work ethic and positive can-do attitude.
· Good time management and a flexible approach to working hours, including weekend work.
· The ability to display a professional approach and work as part of a team and be motivated to work effectively unsupervised.
· Previous experience in greenkeeping or parkland turf management.
· Experience in using and maintaining greenkeeping machinery.
· An understanding of greenkeeping principles and practices.
· The ability to demonstrate a good understanding of health and safety compliance.
Desirable Qualifications (beneficial not essential)
· Chainsaw licenses (Cross-cutting and Felling)
· Spraying certificates – PA1, PA2 and PA6
· Experience in tree surgery/arborist
· Knowledge of Toro machinery/irrigation systems
This permanent position is full time, and includes:
· 36 hours per week. Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
· 28 days annual leave entitlement.
· Uniform and all PPE.
· Workplace pension scheme.
· Opportunity for further career development through educational training and events.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
