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Assistant Course Manager
Tilgate Forest Golf Centre
Full Time
We have a brilliant opportunity for an Assistant Course Manager to join our Greenkeeping team at Tilgate Forest Golf Centre. Based in the beautiful country park setting of Tilgate Forest, you’ll have previous greenkeeping or sports turf experience and understand what it takes to provide exceptional playing surfaces.
This role is part of our company succession programme and offers a genuine opportunity to progress your career to a Course Manager/Head Greenkeeper role. Lex Leisure is part of the Parkwood Group, meaning you’ll have plenty of opportunities to gain experience with our diverse and talented team that is responsible for our golf, leisure, outdoor activities and theatre locations.
Duties
* Deputy manager for a team of twelve Greenkeepers and Rangers
* Managing and monitoring weekly, monthly and annual maintenance programmes and projects for our 18 hole golf course
* Help maintain the academy course, Toptracer driving range, workshops and general amenity areas including car parks, entrance/exit gates and access roads
* Support in coordinating the maintenance of machinery/equipment/irrigation & service contracts
* Optimise course aesthetics and ensure your course is set up correctly each week
* Supervise staff to ensure standards of work are maintained and tasks completed
* Security of the premises including keyholder duties and alarm response
The Person
* You’ll have an interest in golf and a good understanding of the needs and wants of the golf consumer
* NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Sports Turf Maintenance is preferred; we will provide the necessary training and financial support to enable your NVQ qualification if necessary
* Chemical Spraying qualifications are preferred
* Knowledge of the use and maintenance of modern greenkeeping machinery
* Knowledge of automated irrigation systems
* Knowledge of all health and safety legislation relating to greenkeeping equipment and also chemical and waste handling
Benefits
* Excellent salary and generous bonus scheme
* Free use of Loyaltee Golf Courses
* Free gym membership for you and a nominated person
* Employee discount portal, company sick pay, career progression and more
How to apply
If you feel you’ll be successful in this role or are interested to know more, we’d love to hear from you. We are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers that are committed to inclusion and diversity. If you are interested in applying for this role, please apply at your earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as interviews will be held throughout the process. Please note that if you have not received correspondence within 21 days, you may assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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