Groundsperson –Wast Hills Training Ground
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Date posted
April 13, 2023
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1-2 years
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Description
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications
Essential Requirements
Desirable Requirements
Knowledge and Skills
Essential Requirements
Desirable Requirements
Personal Requirements
Terms of Appointment
- Reporting to the Head Groundsperson and assisting with maintenance and upkeep of all first team, academy, community training pitches, the Club’s 3G artificial surface and Indoor Area facility.
- Weekend work required in accordance with the Club’s fixture programmes at all levels and to manage the recovery of the surfaces prior to training on Monday mornings.
- Maintain the training pitches to a high standard.
- Take action as is necessary, under the supervision of the Head Groundsperson, where inclement weather or other factors are predicted to ensure that training goes ahead. This may involve frost protection (undersoil hearing and/or frost covers), drainage measures or any other additional action required to ensure training goes ahead on schedule. This may also involve actions in relation to areas outside of the pitches to ensure safety (see below).
- Assisting with gritting procedures on the training ground car park and entrance in the event of freezing weather (in conjunction with the Groundstaff team and Training Ground Maintenance Operative). Areas to be gritted and prepared in advance of staff and players arriving for training.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with the First Team Manager and coaching staff in relation to pitch rotation etc. in the absence of the Head Groundsperson (as and when required and as directed by the Head Groundsperson).
- Ensure that all machinery is maintained to a safe and adequate standard
- Assisting with the maintenance and upkeep of goals, dugouts and any other associated equipment.
- Assisting with the maintenance and upkeep of the Groundsperson’s area – i.e. hut, yard and shed.
- Maintain the areas around the training ground including banks, hedges and car parks as directed by the Head Groundsperson ensuring safety for the players, staff and public attending and ensuring a good cosmetic appearance at all times.
- Move and maintain any associated facilities as requested by the Head Groundsperson and where general maintenance becomes apparent.
- At all times adhere to high standards in relation to Health & Safety.
- Accept and check deliveries as required.
- Undertake other duties as designated by the Head Groundsperson.
- Maintain the Club standards in relation to quality and progressive image of the Club.
- Uphold high standards of professionalism at all times when dealing with fellow employees and suppliers.
- Ensure compliance with all the Policies and Procedures contained within the Staff Handbook, paying particular regard to the Equal Opportunities Policy and Health & Safety Policy and procedures at all times.
- This document is a guide only and should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in the light of changing needs of the organisation.
- All employees may be required to undertake any other duties as may be reasonably requested.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications
Essential Requirements
- NVQ2 or recognised equivalent in Turf Maintenance or other recognised Horticulture / Turf Management qualifications at the appropriate level.
- 2 years’ minimum experience within sports turf or horticultural background.
Desirable Requirements
- Proven track record for at least 2 years as an experienced Groundsperson.
- GCSE (or equivalent) at grade C or above in both Maths and English.
- Award(s) in the Safe use of Pesticides Application Modules PA1, PA6A & PA06A etc.
- Experience working with a Synthetic Sports Training Facility.
- Manual Handling Techniques and Awareness Training.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential Requirements
- Strong sense of responsibility and teamwork with good communication skills.
Desirable Requirements
- Experience working with football pitches at professional level.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Personal Requirements
- Able to work on own and as part of a team.
- Willingness to work outdoors and in all weathers.
- Ability to work as a team member.
- Possess a ‘can do’ attitude.
- Flexible approach to meet the nature and demands of the business.
- Must be able to cope under pressure.
Terms of Appointment
- 5 hours per week.
- 20 days annual leave (rising by 1 day per completed year of service, up to a maximum of 25 days, plus 8 statutory bank holidays).
- 6-month probation perio
Skills
- Planning
- Problem Solving
