Assistant Greenkeeper Opportunity at Long Ashton Golf Club in Bristol
Posted on: 02 Feb 2017One of Bristol’s most prestigious golf clubs has an amazing opportunity for the right candidate. Long Ashton Golf Club is now currently recruiting for an Assistant Greenkeeper. Long Ashton is currently home to European Tour Prof Chris Wood and has people from all over the country flocking to it, so you know it prides itself on the appearance of the course.
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Long Ashton Golf Club is located on the outskirts of Bristol, just three miles from the City Centre. It was founded in 1893 and is one of the best golf clubs in Bristol.
The job will entail working an average of 39 hours per week, experience is essential and salary is dependent of experience. The list of criteria is as follows.
- NVQ Level 2
- Minimum 3 years’ golf course experience
- PA1, PA2 and PA6
- Ability to produce and maintain quality sports surfaces.
- Knowledge in the use of modern machinery
- Chainsaw skills an advantage
- Keen golfer is also desirable
The 18-hole course is open all year round after a huge amount of work to ensure that both the greens and fairways are free-draining; meaning golf is available for 12 months and not the usual 6 as in lots of other clubs.
You will find a friendly and welcoming atmosphere at Long Ashton Golf Club and if you don’t wish to apply for the job why not come play? Membership packages are currently available as well as a number of open competitions for those of a more competitive nature.
If you feel you have what it takes and want to join a friendly and professional team email a CV to – cm.lagc1893@gmail.com or apply in writing to – James Braithwaite, Course Manager, Long Ashton Golf Club, Clarken Coombe, Bristol, BS41 9DW. Closing date for applications is 24th February.
For more information on Long Ashton please visit www.longashtongolfclub.co.uk and also take advantage of the 15% discount on green fees by quoting 365Bristol on 01275 392229. You can also connect via Facebook and Twitter.
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