Apprentice Golf Greenkeeper

As an apprentice, you will work with the club and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

Duties will include:

Golf course preparation A range of mowing Presenting and maintaining playing surfaces for golf Using and maintaining handheld / pedestrian / ride - on machinery Preparing and operating a tractor and attachments Renovating and repairing sports turf surfaces Preparing ground for grass / plants Establishing grass / plants Monitoring and maintaining health, safety and security Establishing working relationships Developing your personal performance

You will work at our fantastic 18 hole Golf Course in Chester Le Street County Durham.

Training:

Golf Greenkeeper Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:

You will attend East Durham College's Houghall Campus in Durham 1 day per week in the winter months and 1 day every 2 weeks in the summer months for training You will also recieve training and assessment in the workplace with your Trainer/Coach every 4 weeks

Training Outcome:
Progression onto full time employment for the right candidate Additional training

Employer Description:
Lovingly blended into the countryside surrounding Lumley Castle and meandering along the banks of the River Wear, the mature and mainly parkland golf course at Chester-le-Street overlooks the Emirates Durham International Cricket Ground to the West, with fells and hills beyond. Mature woodland surrounds most of the Eastern boundaries. Designed in a partnership between two winners of the Open Championship: Sandy Herd (Royal Liverpool 1902) and Ted E Ray (Muirfield 1912), the course was popular with King George VI before he took to the throne following the abdication of his brother, Edward VIII, in 1936. In 1923, when King George was Prince Albert, Duke of York, he married Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, descended from a leading County Durham family. Five years later Prince Albert donated a signed photograph of himself for the Chester-le-Street clubhouse. The modern club is proud of its heritage and there is always a warm welcome from staff & members for any golfer who would enjoy playing the course which is fit for a King.

Working Hours :
Winter and summer working hours will be applicable to this position (longer days in the summer and shorter hours each day in the winter), these will be discussed at interview if you are successful at the application stage.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness