ASSISTANT GREENKEEPER
Reporting to Head Greenkeeper
Full Time Contract Salary £20-£22k
Roehampton Club is an exclusive private members’ multisport club based in South-West London to include: an 18-hole golf course and academy, 30 tennis courts (10 grass), 4 croquet lawns, formal gardens and the maintenance of Rosslyn Park synthetic rugby pitch.
Job Purpose:
We require a full-time Assistant Greenkeeper to join our Course and Grounds team and will be responsible for all aspects of the Golf Course maintenance from presentation to construction.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ability to undertake daily turf maintenance and preparation to high standards.
- To be able to achieve a high level of attention to detail in all tasks being undertaken.
- To be highly motivated and productive individual with a strong work ethic able to work as part of a close team.
- To communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors and members.
- To be able to carry out a variety of tasks that will require flexibility in skill set and task area.
- Good time management and communication skills.
- To maintain healthy and safe working practices at all times.
Whilst full training will be given, the ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and competencies:
- Previous experience as a greenkeeper and minimum NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Sports Turf Maintenance essential.
- Preferably have PA1, 2, and 6 Spraying Certificates
- Proven communication skills.
- Competent with machinery
- All work should be carried out in accordance with the Greenkeepers Code of Practice, the Greenkeepers Code of Ethics, which can be found in the Greenkeepers Training Committee Training Manual.
To Apply - Applicants are required to submit a CV together with a covering letter outlining their suitability for the role to Peter Bradburn, Course & Grounds Manager. Email peter.bradburn@roehamptonclub.co.uk
Closing Date: Friday 21st August 2015.