Apprentice Greenkeeper

Summary

Market Drayton Golf Club are looking to recruit an Apprentice Golf greenkeeper to assist in the day-to-day set up and maintenance of the course, all the related practice facilities and planted areas. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone with a keen interest in golf and greenkeeping.

Annual wage

£15,007.20 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

For the right candidate we are prepared to pay well above the set apprentice rates but no less than: £7.40 per hour Below 18yrs £9.60 per hour 18 – 20yrs £12.00 per hour 21 and over

Training course

Golf greenkeeper (level 2)

Hours

01 Apr – 30th Sep, 06.00am – 2.00pm 01 Oct – 31st Mar, 7.00am – 3.00pm Half hour for lunch Overtime is available for employees aged 18+ by prior arrangement.

39 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 28 October

Duration

2 Years

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

The successful candidate will assist the Head green Keeper and team in delivering a high-level golf course to the best possible standard, in a beautiful setting of the Shropshire countryside. The work is varied and occasionally labour intensive but immensely satisfying

The apprentice will be supervised and trained to:

Rake bunkers
Change putting holes
Use of hand tools, strimmer’s, mowers, tractor driving.
Machinery service and operation.

Where you’ll work

Sutton lane

Sutton

Market Drayton

Shropshire

TF9 2HX

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

MYERSCOUGH COLLEGE

Your training course

Golf greenkeeper (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Identify and maintain natural habitats and areas of biodiversity.

Apply irrigation to achieve appropriate soil conditions and golf course playability.

Handle, store and dispose of golf course waste materials in accordance with environmental or waste management policies.

Monitor and maintain standards of health, safety and security for oneself, colleagues, golfers and visitors on the golf course and surrounding areas, in line with legislation and company policy and procedures.

Establish and maintain working relationships with greenkeeping staff, colleagues and others within the golf club environment.

Keep up to date with advances in working practices and technologies to maintain and develop personal performance.

Communicate golf course related information to stakeholders, including greenkeeping staff, colleagues and golfers.

Mark and maintain golf areas in line with the Rules of Golf (including drop zones, hazard/ penalty areas, out of bounds and tee markers).

Measure, record and communicate green speeds applying the United States Golf Association (USGA) Stimpmeter instructions.

Position and change golf holes to the required finish and in accordance with the Rules of Golf.

Set up mowers and mow areas of the golf course in accordance with golf course standards.

Maintain and present bunkers for play.

Switch and brush golf course turf.

Set up equipment and aerate and scarify areas of the golf course.

Repair damaged golf turf in play (for example, by turfing, plugging or patching).

Use a range of integrated methods to control weeds, moss, fungal diseases, pests and turf disorder

Apply top dressing in accordance with golf course requirements.

Apply fertiliser to playing surfaces.

Prepare, set up, operate and store tools, equipment and machinery in line with manufacturers' instructions and to the required specifications, to ensure their safe and effective use on golf turf surfaces and surrounding areas.

Carry out routine maintenance to tools, equipment and machinery used for greenkeeping practices, in line with manufacturers' instructions and company policies and procedures.

Prepare and operate a tractor with attachments in line with manufacturers instructions, legislation and company policies and procedures (including risk assessment, hitching, and safe stop).

Maintain and renovate non-turf areas such as pathways, penalty areas.

Monitor and record soil and plant health data.

Prepare ground and establish turf and seed.

Identification of grass type through seed inspection and physical inspection of the plant using either common or botanical names.