Job Overview
An apprentice greenkeeper job involves learning and per forming tasks
to maintain a golf course, including tur f maintenance, operating
machinery, and preparing the course for play. Responsibilities include ,
controlling weeds, maintaining bunkers, and assist ing with drainage
and irrigation systems, under the guidance of experienced staff.
Responsibilities
- Turf maintenance: Mowing and maintaining greens, tees, fairways,
- and rough areas.
- Machine operation: Safely using a variety of equipment and
- machinery, including mowers and other specialized tools.
- Course preparation: Raking bunkers, marking tee positions, and
- ensuring the course is ready for daily play. .
- Hazard and infrastructure maintenance: Maintaining and repairing
- bunkers and other hazards.
- Irrigation and drainage: Assist ing with the maintenance and
- operation of drainage and irrigation systems.
- Environmental and ecological duties: Engaging in environmental
- operations, which may include plant ing trees, shrubs, and
- developing wildlife habitats.
- weekends on rota
Experience
- Physical fitness: The job requires working outdoors in various
- weather conditions.
- Attention to detail: Crucial for maintaining high standards on the
- course.
- Willingness to learn: The role is a t raining position, so a strong
- desire to learn is essential.
- Reliability and hard work: Consistent effort is required, of ten
- beginning ear ly in the morning.
- Teamwork: The ability to work collaboratively with other
- greenkeepers.
- Basic skills: Good communication skills, basic English, and
- arithmetic are of ten required.
what we offer
The apprenticeship combines practical, on- the-job t raining with off-
the-job learning, such as online courses.
The training is designed to lead to a recognized qualification, such as
a Level 2 Certificate in Sports Turf Management .
The skills learned are transferable, with career progression possible to
senior positions or other roles within the golf industry.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship
Work Location: In person
