Golf & Country Club Neuchâtel is a 40 year old 18 hole private members club in Switzerland. A progressive club with a technically difficult and interesting course, our membership is buoyant and we have some progressive plans.
We are seeking a new Head Greenkeeper (HG) who can present and maintain our golf course to the highest possible standard. The HG will report to the President of the club forming a working relationship with the Chairman of the Greens. The HG will be responsible for the management of the golf course including, presentation and agronomic matters, as well as managing the greenstaff and developing the teams core skills, managing all club assets that are within their department, record keeping and report writing.
Entry of the post is foreseen on the 1st February 2015
The ideal candidate will have the following qualities:
- Currently a Head Greenkeeper with a proven track record or at least 5 years experience as a deputy and desire to progress their career.
- Experience of working on a parkland course
- Spraying and chainsaw certificates
- An ability to manage a team and get the best from that team
- Some construction experience
- Irrigation experience including use, repair and maintenance
- Good working knowledge of fine turf machinery
- An understanding of safety legislation and managing safety legislation
- Report writing and record keeping
- Managing budgets and finance
Salary is negotiable and will reflect the ability of the successful applicant
A 4 room apartment is available on the golf course.
Applicant should send a comprehensive CV accompanied by a covering letter stating why they are interested in the post to the President of the Club, Serge Galley.
Send CV via email or in writing to: secretariat@golfdeneuchatel.ch
Serge
Galley, President
Golf &
Country Club Neuchâtel
Hameau de Voens
CH 2072
Saint-Blaise
Tel: 0041 32 753 55 50