Apprentice Groundsperson

Main Duties:

Ensuring the Clubs playing areas are maintained and presented to the highest standard using a range of turfcare machinery and techniques Cutting the pitch with cylinder and rotary machinery. Aeration of the pitch with various machinery. Nutritional applications to the surface. Undertake any renovation work. Maintain machinery that is on site. Work in a way that promotes good Health & Safety. Preparation of the pitch to include cutting, marking, divotting, brushing, rolling, forking, sand application, seeding and any other pitch duties Deployment of rain covers, marking out and dismantling of practice nets.

Other Duties:

To work with and support other team members as required to ensure an effective and efficient service is developed and delivered. You will be expected to seek ways of updating and improving personal skills, knowledge and understanding relevant to your own job role. Managing the upkeep and development of the pitch at the stadium, and the pitches and training facilities at the training ground Cleaning and presentation of the external areas of the stadium and training ground. To promote a professional image of the club and themselves at all times. To adhere to SWFC policies including the implementation of Safeguarding and EDI initiatives and practices Any other reasonable duties as requested by your line manager

Training:

Qualifications:

Apprentices will achieve the Apprenticeship Sports Turf Operative Level 2 certificate and will then be eligible to join the IOG Register of Turf Management Professionals.

End Assessment Components:

The End Assessment forms 100% of the assessment of achievement of the apprenticeship standard.

The End Assessment will contain 2 components

A written and online test which will assess knowledge and behaviours and will be assessed by an independent assessment organisation. This will be graded as Fail/Pass/Merit/Distinction weighted by 40%. A practical assessment assessing skills, behaviours and knowledge. This will be assessed by an independent assessment organisation. This will be graded Fail/Pass/Merit/Distinction weighted by 60%.

Training Outcome:

On completion of the apprenticeship you would be qualified as a skilled Groundsperson with the opportunity of full time permanent employment at SWFC or further opportunities within the industry.

Employer Description:
Sheffield Wednesday Football Club is a professional association football club based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. Equal Opportunities SWFC is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer and welcomes applicants from all sectors of the community. Safeguarding SWFC is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As such you may be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service and prior to taking up any role.

Working Hours :
Full Time: 40 hours including home match days where required.

Skills:
Interest in pitch preparation,Self-motivated and dedicated,Reliable and Hard working,A willingness to learn,Can-do attitude,Ability to follow instruction,Maintain high standards,Good attention to detail,A willingness to be adaptable,Teamwork