Rathfarnham Golf Club, Stocking Ln, Newtown, Dublin 16
Rathfarnham Golf Club, founded in 1899, is set in the rolling foothills of the Dublin Mountains. The course offers challenging yet fair golf to members, visitors, and societies. With a beautifully appointed clubhouse, views over the course, mountains, and the city, and within easy reach of the M50, Rathfarnham Golf Club provides a relaxing and friendly environment in which to enjoy your golf.
Position Overview:
Rathfarnham Golf Club is thrilled to offer an opportunity to join our dedicated greenkeeping team.The club continues to invest heavily in the course, state-of-the-art machinery, and the greenkeeping team. Rathfarnham Golf Club has a clear ambition to be a premium Dublin golf course.
We are currently hiring for a full-time, permanent Senior Greenkeeper role, with an immediate start.
In this role, you will work closely with our Course Superintendent and greenkeeping team, contributing to a range of tasks across the golf course. This position requires a well-rounded skill set for various course maintenance duties.
Ideal Candidate Attributes and Qualifications:
1. A valid driver’s license.
2. Strong motivation and a positive outlook.
3. Ideally, 2-3 years of experience in a similar position.
However, we welcome applications from newly qualified or
seasoned individuals.
4. Qualifications in Sportsturf Management, Agronomy,
Horticulture or a related field are preferred.
5. Spraying qualifications, including PA1, PA2, and PA6 is an
advantage.
6. Chainsaw/Polesaw qualifications is also an advantage.
7. Flexibility to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays
as required.
8. Ability to perform physically demanding tasks and work
outdoors in various weather conditions.
9. Ability to work as part of a team and take direction
10. Good communication skills and attention to detail
Benefits:
1. Competitive salary
2. Paid overtime at enhanced rates
4. Pension plan
5. Professional development opportunities, encouraged and
actively supported
6. ATPI membership
Application Process:
Candidates are invited to submit their CV along with a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and explaining why they are a good fit for this position. Applications should be sent to [email protected] by 18-7-25
Rathfarnham Golf Club is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.
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).