Kill, Dunfanaghy, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
The position will work directly with the Links
Superintendent and the course agronomist/consultant as needed. The goal of the position is to assist the Links
Superintendent in providing our members and guests with the best possible experience when playing our golf course.
Dunfanaghy
JOB TITLE: Deputy Links Superintendent
Dunfanaghy Golf Club is an 18-Hole Links golf course located in Dunfanaghy, County Donegal, F92 A372. Golf was
first played in 1886, and the Club was founded in 1906. The Links was formally laid out by Harry Vardon in the
1920’s. The club has 800 members. The Links is presently going through a phase of redesign via a Master Plan by DT
Tour and 2014 Ryder Cup Captain, Paul McGinley. Over the next few years it will be developed into a par 70.
We are looking to recruit a Deputy Course Superintendent.
This position requires a level of organization, communication, and willingness to go above and beyond. We expect
everyone to do whatever it takes daily to meet expectations. The post will help provide the experience and confidence
to reach your goal of becoming a Links Superintendent.
We would like to invite candidates with a positive attitude, dependable, ambitious and accountable; with a passion for
the game of golf, the industry and developing the golf course to a premium membership standard.
Job Description
Applicants will receive the full job description.
The documents contained therein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position but
should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as
assigned by the Links Superintendent or the General Manager.
Qualifications
Level 6 FETAC- Greenkeeping and Sports Turf Management certificate or equivalent
PA1, PA2 and PA6 spraying certificates
Manual Handling course
Basic first aid and if possible, defibrillator training
Use of Microsoft- word, excel, PowerPoint or equivalent (ability to provide course and budget reports)
Remuneration
The post carries an attractive salary which can be pensionable. Starting salary will depend on qualifications and
experience.
Applications to [email protected]
Application are made via each companies prefered method and platform. ATPI do not keep any application details.
Michigan State University Have made their TGIF database available to our members to research any turfgrass issues you have.
Free attendance to the annual ATPI Sportsturf Ireland
Tradeshow
& Conference.
Greenside magazine (3 free editions per year)
Invitation to free Regional Education – Golf & Racecourse
Club email, text and social media service for job
adverts
or machinery requirements etc.
Full free access to Online Education Systems.
Opportunity to be part of the ATPI/John Deere TPC
Sawgrass
Programme.
Networking and engagement with the wider industry.
Easy payment with one annual invoice.
Up to 3 additional Members, which can include
club and course management representatives (5 members in
total).