Assistant Greenkeeper
Assistant Greenkeeper - Redlibbets Golf & Country Club
About Get Golfing:
Get Golfing is a charity with a purpose to improve lives through golf, a mission to make its courses and clubhouses accessible to all, and a vision for its sites to be central to the communities it serves.
Our business model is to maximise revenue through memberships, golf days, events, functions, and F&B. We say that “our courses are for golfers while our clubhouses are for everyone”.
Role Purpose:
You will be responsible for the maintenance, care and overall appearance of the golf course. It is your job to maintain a good playing surface and ensure the course offers a consistent challenge and an enjoyable experience to golfers.
There are four key areas on a golf course - tees, fairways, greens and areas of rough - each of which requires a different type of maintenance. You may also be responsible for the maintenance and planting of trees, shrubs and flower beds.
This is a full time contract at £26,000 to £28,000 dependent on qualifications and experience.
Responsibilities:
Mowing turf using tractors, ride-on machines and specialist hand mowers
Treating turf to ensure consistent playing surfaces
Using environmentally friendly treatments to control weeds, fungal diseases and pests when instructed to do so by supervisors or management
Renovating and maintaining bunkers and other hazards such as water features
Removing early morning dew and debris from the greens
Repairing wear and tear caused by golfers and animals such as moles and rabbits
Responding to enquiries and dealing with any golfers in line with current responsibilities and management guidance
Attending to drainage problems
Applying irrigation
Cutting new holes on greens
Planting and pruning trees and shrubs as required
Operating and maintaining machinery and tools
General:
You are required to maintain a positive and professional attitude towards customers, colleagues and 3rd parties at all times and undertake all tasks as appropriate
Maintain all premises locations to a tidy and presentable standard at all times
Requirements:
Qualified to Level 2 or working towards NVQ level 2. (Desirable but not essential)
Available to work 40 hour weeks and weekends on a rota'd basis
Passionate, enthusiastic and highly motivated
Excellent communicator and strong team player
The ability to work in an efficient and effective manner
The ability to follow precise instruction
Benefits:
Pension Plans
Training & Development
Free Golf
50% discount on food and beverage
Staff referral programme
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