Assistant Greenkeeper Apprentice
HYTHE GOLF CLUB LIMITED
HYTHE, CT21 6AE
Closes in 4 days (Sunday 15 September at 11:59pm)
Posted on 29 July 2024
Summary
The vacancy at our club will be a varied role, you will work closely with our head greenkeeper and encouraged to develop your skills at a pace you are comfortable with. During your time with us you will be trained to the highest standards where attention to detail will always be at the heart of what you do.
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Training course
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Golf greenkeeper (level 2)
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Hours
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Monday to Friday 8am-4pm
Alternate Weekends Day 6am-9pm.
40 hours a week
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Possible start date
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Sunday 22 September
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
At Hythe we are a very young team that offers plenty of experience. You will be expected to take pride in all your work and always given the opportunity to thrive in a motivated and friendly environment.
Typical duties will involve hands-on working with machinery outdoors. The role would be perfect for somebody who enjoys the outdoor work and not being confined to a desk.
The following duties outline the day-to-day duties of a greenkeeper. Please be aware the role may not be confined to but will certainly include the following tasks;
- Rough cutting
- Fairway, tee box, and surrounding area cutting
- Bunker maintenance including raking
- Strimming
- Hole changing
- Machinery maintenance
Where you’ll work
PRINCES PARADE
HYTHE
CT21 6AE
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
NORTH KENT 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.
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.
Your training plan
You will be studying Level 2 Golf Greenkeeping.
Blended on/off-the-job training and location to be confirmed.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade 4/C or above)
- Maths (grade 4/C or above)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can
adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
There will be alternate weekend day 6am-9pm
About this company
Hythe golf course is a true links set in an enviable forty acre site bordered by the historic Royal Military Canal and the English Channel offering spectacular views along the coast and across to France. Our well tended, eco-friendly, Links golf course offers year round play.
The Club is a Private Limited Company owned and run by its members who take great pride in the quality of the course and its new facilities.
There are already thriving member sections that boast the best experience for all abilities.
Our Club House offers members and visitors alike a friendly welcoming atmosphere where you can relax over a hard earned pint or coffee after a round.
Hythe Golf Club offers a challenging par 69 course which is suitable for players of all abilities.
Members, guests and visitors are welcome, along with Group Golf and Corporate Golf Days.
https://hythegolfclub.com/ (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship
To hold a recognised qualification in greenkeeping which you can take anywhere around the world with you. This will give you the opportunity to develop your career in greenkeeping as far as you like with further qualifications on offer once completed.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NORTH KENT COLLEGE
Lucy Penniall
lucypenniall@northkent.ac.uk
01322629400
The reference code for this apprenticeship is
VAC1000266943.
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