Golf Superintendent / Course Manager
Golf Superintendent / Course Manager – Rotherham Golf Club
Rotherham Golf Club is seeking an experienced and motivated individual to lead our Greenkeeping Team and support the continued development of our highly regarded parkland course.
Location: Rotherham Golf Club, Thrybergh, South Yorkshire
Salary: Competitive, and commensurate with experience
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Reports to: Greens Director / General Manager
About Rotherham Golf Club
Rotherham Golf Club is rich in history and some wonderful folklore. For centuries its grounds at Thrybergh Park was home to some of the county’s most noble families.
The golf club was formed in 1903 and few clubs in the UK can claim such a glorious location and magnificent building for a clubhouse.
Originally a nine-hole course laid out by Sandy Herd, in 1906 it was increased to 18 holes and was subsequently modified by the renowned Scottish golf club architect, James Braid. Today we are proud to have an exceptionally well laid-out design, where golf is played over gently-rolling parkland of great beauty.
While the course has played host to some top professionals and aspiring amateurs it provides a fair and enjoyable test to golfers of all abilities. At 6,378 yards off the white tees it is not particularly long, though with a par of 70, narrow fairways and small but testing greens, it is certainly no push-over. We are proud to be the 2025 South Yorkshire Golf Club of the Year, as well as being the reigning England Club Champions and SUGC Division 1 Champions.
We’ve been hard at work enhancing the course through significant investment to elevate the playing experience. Spearheaded by architect Jonathan Gaunt, our latest endeavour includes refurbishing existing bunkers and strategically placing new ones, as well as creating fresh run-off areas. The bunkering features state-of-the-art rubber crumb bunker liner technology, all filled with China Clay sand, renowned for its moisture retention properties and distinctive grey, mottled appearance. The final phase was completed in March 2025, with all holes showcasing the pinnacle of modern golf course design.
The successful candidate will be key to the future development of the course, including a number of exciting projects currently in the planning stage.
The Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for the presentation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the golf course and practice facilities, while managing and motivating a skilled team of greenkeepers.
This is a hands-on leadership role, requiring a blend of technical knowledge, practical ability, and strong people management skills. The successful candidate will work closely with the Greens Director and General Manager to deliver the Club’s long-term vision for excellence in course conditioning and sustainability.
Key Duties:
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the knowledge and capability to deliver the following:
- Produce maintenance and improvement plans that meet the long-term direction and needs of the club
- Work to annual budgets aligned with the agreed maintenance and improvement programme
- Organise, implement, and participate in planned maintenance and development work
- Make necessary purchases of supplies and materials within the approved budget
- Maintain a close working relationship with the General Manager, Greens Director, and Board of Directors
- Communicate effectively with members to build understanding of course management decisions
- Manage, motivate, and develop the greenkeeping team, including effective delegation and monitoring
- Manage the staff rota, including weekend working
- Undertake basic machinery maintenance and repair, and organise servicing of course machinery and equipment, maintaining accurate records
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of safe operating methods for equipment and tools used in course maintenance
- Possess sound knowledge of turf diseases, weeds, pests, and control methods
- Keep updated with advances in turf management and turf care materials, machinery, and greenkeeping techniques
- Work at all times within Health & Safety guidelines, including COSHH, Risk Assessments, and SOPs, ensuring the safety of staff, members, visitors, and contractors
The Ideal Candidate:
Will be someone who wants to work closely with the Club to take the course to the next level. Will be creative, full of initiative and enthusiasm, and take great pride in the work of their team. To include:
- Previous experience as a Head Greenkeeper / Course Manager
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Greenkeeping & Sports Turf Management
- PA1, PA2, and PA6 spraying certificates
- Current First Aid certification
- Chainsaw certification
- Full, clean driving licence
- Strong working knowledge of golf course operations and a thorough understanding of the game of golf
- Experience in budget management and cost control, with the ability to meet financial objectives
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications, following BIGGA guidelines.
How to Apply:
Please send your letter of application to the General Manager by email: [email protected]
Closing Date: Monday 22th December 2025
