Assistant Greenkeeper

GARFORTH GOLF CLUB - LEEDS - NORTHERN

GREENKEEPER 29 FEBRUARY 2024

**Garforth Golf Club**, Leeds are seeking an Assistant Greenkeeper. Salary is competitive & negotiable dependant on experience.

**MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- To assist in ensuring the golf course is properly laid out and prepared for Members and guests to the Club and that a very high standard of presentation of the golf course is maintained.
- Work with all members of the Greenkeeping Team (including volunteers).
- To assist in the turf maintenance including mowing, irrigation and control of pests and diseases on the greens and other playing surfaces.
- To assist in the maintenance of bunkers, course furniture, peripheral areas, and general presentation.
- In conjunction with the Head Greenkeeper gain knowledge of the plant machinery used for your specific tasks, ensuring you are only using the machinery you have been professionally trained on, in the correct manner and comply with Health and Safety regulations whilst in operation.
- Prepare machinery ready for use.
- Clean machinery after use.
- Remain conversant with modern greenkeeping practices and to attend training courses which are identified as being necessary for the performance of the position.
- To comply with any reasonable instructions issued by your manager.
- To promote good environmental practice.

Changes in the business may occasionally require alterations to this job description and these will be agreed with the post holder as appropriate. This list is not exhaustive and is designed to provide a guide to the main responsibilities and duties of the role. It is expected that all personnel will undertake duties outside of the scope of this document from time to time.
- Be highly motivated and someone who takes pride in their work.
- Have excellent timekeeping skills.
- Be able to work weekends on a rota system.
- Have competence on machinery.
- Hold an NVQ Level 2 qualification in Sportsturf Maintenance or equivalent.

**Our staff behaviours**:

- Your appearance and how you conduct yourself to other members of staff, members of the club & visitors.
- Take pride in where you work & what you do.
- Enthusiasm and motivation in all aspects of your work Be prepared to go the extra mile.
- Be ambitious.
- Every department works together to make the customer journey the best it can be.
- Be adaptable.
- Being there for both customers & each other.
- Everyone’s needs are different, be consistent to meet expectations.
- Treating everyone equally and with respect
- Smile
- Be approachable
- Positive 'can do’ attitude.

**Desired but not essential qualifications**:

- Spraying certificates PA1, PA2, PA6.
- 2 years minimum greenkeeping experience.

**Benefits**:

- Club pension scheme.
- BIGGA membership.
- Staff uniform and all PPE provided.
- Additional training opportunities provided.
- Discounted food.
- Off peak golf membership.

Closing Date Friday 29th February 2024.