Apprentice Greenkeeper

The role is varied and duties would include:

Maintaining both courses to a high standard expected by the membership Once trained, mow green & other surfaces Topdressing & treating turf Seeding Renovating & maintaining bunkers Maintaining practice area Servicing machinery General maintenance work

Training:

Training will be delivered by Myerscough College where you will work towards the Level 2 Golf Greenkeeper Apprenticeship qualification.

Delivery is work-based using blended learning technologies on the employer’s premises. There is an expectation that 20% of the working week will be off-the-job training, which is a legal requirement.

Training Outcome:

To become a qualified greenkeeper, then look at Level 3, building experience before moving to a senior greenkeeper position, then looking at a first assistant or deputy position.

Employer Description:

Enville Golf Club is a private members club and was founded in 1935 with a nine hole course. The facilities were gradually extended over a period of years until 1983, when two eighteen hole courses were completed. 2010 saw the addition of one of the finest most extensive practice facilities in the Midlands.

Working Hours :
5:30am to 2:00pm in the summer 6:30 am to 3:pm in the winter. ½ hour break a day (unpaid). Flexible for the right candidate.

Skills:
Team working,Initiative,Proactive,Drive and ambition,Keen to learn,Enjoy a challenge,Honest,Hardworking,Reliable,Personable