Assistant Greenkeeper – Sherfield Oaks Golf Club

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Assistant Greenkeeper – Sherfield Oaks Golf Club
£26,000

Description

Get Golfing CIO, one of the UK’s fastest growing golf and hospitality operators, is looking for an Assistant Greenkeeper to support its venue at Sherfield Oaks Golf Club. Located just off the M3 the 500 acre, 36 hole golf site is an enjoyable test for golfers of all abilities. Both courses The Wellington and The Waterloo benefit from USGA specification greens, tees and approaches. Following great investment the site has benefited from a clubhouse refurbishment as well as a full bunker redevelopment of the Wellington course. Refurbishment of the Waterloo bunkers is currently underway and due to be completed by the end of the year. In addition the greens team have benefited from new machinery and a new maintenance facility is scheduled for 2025.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to lead the team through the completion of inhouse projects and raise the performance of the site as a whole.

Main areas of responsibility:
  • You will be responsible for the maintenance, care and overall appearance of the golf course
  • It is your job to maintain a good playing surface and ensure the course offers a consistent challenge and an enjoyable experience to golfers
  • There are four key areas on a golf course – tees, fairways, greens and areas of rough – each of which requires a different type of maintenance
  • You may also be responsible for the maintenance and planting of trees, shrubs and flower beds
Duties & Key Responsibilities:
  • Mowing turf using tractors, ride-on machines and specialist hand mowers
  • Treating turf to ensure consistent playing surfaces
  • Using environmentally friendly treatments to control weeds, fungal diseases and pests when instructed to do so by supervisors or management
  • Renovating and maintaining bunkers and other hazards such as water features
  • Removing early morning dew and debris from the greens
  • Repairing wear and tear caused by golfers and animals such as moles and rabbits
  • Responding to enquiries and dealing with any golfers in line with current responsibilities and management guidance
  • Attending to drainage problems
  • Applying irrigation
  • Cutting new holes on greens
  • Planting and pruning trees and shrubs as required
  • Operating and maintaining machinery and tools
General:
  • You are required to maintain a positive and professional attitude towards customers, colleagues and 3rd parties at all times and undertake all tasks as appropriate
  • Maintain all premises locations to a tidy and presentable standard at all times
  • Undertake any other duties at the request of a Director or Manager, dependent upon the post holder’s area of expertise, knowledge and skills, and with regard to the level of responsibility afforded by the post held
  • To work at all times in accordance with Get Golfing policies, procedures and ethos
  • You will be required to produce high standards of presentation, have an eye for detail, be a good communicator and team player and be passionate about your chosen career
Salary: £26,000 per annum
To Apply: if you are interested in this position please send a CV and Covering letter to ross@getgolfing.org

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