Advisory - Recruitment Services - Selecting the best Candidate

Selecting the Best Candidate to Manage your Golf Course

Whilst Club officials, members, trade representatives and agronomists can all provide an input into golf course management, at the end of the day the linchpin to success is the Course Manager/Head Greenkeeper and his staff.  When there is a change of personnel for whatever reason it is therefore vital that the Club appoint the right individual.  Nevertheless, this can often be far from easy and there are a number of steps to follow to increase the chances of success.  This is where STRI can help you in the selection process. We offer a specialised recruitment service, which encompasses a nationwide network of advisers who not only provide a local dimension for your Club, but also can draw on other colleagues’ knowledge.

It is true within many Clubs members of the Committee who have jobs in industry often have recruitment expertise, yet the process can sometimes falter due to lack of experience in one or more elements relating to the whole procedure.  Accordingly, STRI can fill the gap with a single or multiple services plus a wealth of experience and technical knowledge to guide you through the various stages to a successful conclusion.

Items to consider are:

1) The key initial element is assisting Clubs to compile and place an advert.  Choosing the right publications and when to best time the placement is also important.

2) Stage 2 could involve reviewing the applicants CV’s and offering advice on what characteristics to look for when drawing up a list of candidates for interview.

3) Organising interview format and content is essential in realising a smooth operation and a successful outcome.  Guidance can be given in this important element too.

4) One aspect of recruitment many Clubs seek our help with relates to the adviser sitting on an interview panel and evaluating the technical skills of the candidate through appropriate questions and including a course walk if deemed necessary.

5) Finally, we can also be involved with post-interview discussion or preparing an interview report with a view to evaluating the technical ability of the candidates, which the panel can use in their deliberations when making the final decision.

A good Course Manager/Head Greenkeeper is the cornerstone to providing and building on high standards of playing quality and presentation at your course, so use our expertise to help fill your vacancy successfully.