Job Description

Blackpool Football Club are looking to recruit an Apprentice Groundsperson to assist in the day-to-day set up and maintenance of the grounds, all the related practice facilities and planted areas. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone with a keen interest in golf and sports turf.

Training and Qualification

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 Qualifications: Apprentices will achieve the Apprenticeship Sports Turf Operative Level 2 certificate and will then be eligible to join the IOG Register of Turf Management Professionals End Assessment Components: The End Assessment forms 100% of the assessment of achievement of the apprenticeship standard The End Assessment will contain 2 components A written and online test which will assess knowledge and behaviours and will be assessed by an independent assessment organisation. This will be graded as Fail/Pass/Merit/Distinction weighted by 40% A practical assessment assessing skills, behaviours and knowledge. This will be assessed by an independent assessment organisation. This will be graded Fail/Pass/Merit/Distinction weighted by 60% Where you'll work Bloomfield Rd Blackpool FY1 6JJ

Required Skills & Qualification

Essential qualifications GCSE or equivalent in: 2 other subjects (grade 2-9/E-A*) English (grade 2-9/E-A*) Maths (grade 2-9/E-A*) 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 Motivated Keen interest in horticulture Hardworking Enjoys a challenge Can work well within a team Other Must have a willingness to work outdoors and, in all weathers, and be committed to completing the training course. To ensure your application has the best chance of being considered for the vacancy you must provide information on all qualifications undertaken stating highest grades achieved in every subject, paying particular attention to maths and English. Along with this you need to state any previous work experience.

Employer

Blackpool Football Club

Bloomfield Rd Blackpool, FY1 6JJ

Provider

MYERSCOUGH COLLEGE

About Employer

Blackpool Football Club is an English Professional Association Football Club based in the seaside town of Blackpool, Lancashire.